WSET Level 2 in Wines Exam Questions and Answers

WSET Level 2 in Wines Exam Questions and Answers Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? - Answer-30-50 degrees Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? - Answer-It is generally too hot What is typical order of events in red winemaking? - Answer-Crushing, alcoholic fermentation, draining, pressing, storage and maturation, and packaging What results of clouds blocking sunlight? - Answer-Grapes take longer to ripen Which one of following is NOT affect temperature in the vineyard? A)weather B) grape variety C) climate D)soil - Answer-B) grape variety Compared to red wines white wines are generally fermented at - Answer-Lower temperatures True or False Top quality wine can be made from both hand and machine harvested grapes - Answer-True If oxygen is not wanted during maturation of wine which vessel material type would be deemed unsuitable? - Answer-Oak Which one of the following does not add flavors to red wines? A)fermentation B)glass bottles C)grape skins D) new oak barrels - Answer-B) glass bottles What are the five things needed for crops to ripen? - Answer-Co2, sunlight, nutrients, water and heat Name a problem grape growers need to deal with - Answer-Animals/birds Insects Disease What is correct sequence of events for most while wine making? - Answer-Crush, press, ferment Domaine Martin Bourgogne Appellation Bourgogne controlle Pinot noir A) appellation Bourgogne is the name of the GI and Bourgogne is Labeling term for a PDO in France B) Domaine Martinis labeling term for a PDO and Bourgogne is name of GI in France C) Pinot Noir is the labeling term for PDO and Bourgogne is name for GI in France D) Bourgogne is the name of GI and Appellation Bourgogne Controlle is a labeling term for PDO in France. - Answer-D)