WSET Level 2 Wines
,Sweetness in food can make dry wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-More drying,
more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Umami in food can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-More drying, more
bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Salty foods can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Less drying, less bitter,
less acidic. More fruity, more body
Acidic foods can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Less drying, less bitter,
less acidic. More sweet, more fruity
For long term storage of wines, how should wines be stored? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
At a cool constant temperature
Away from sunshine and bright light
If sealed with a cork, bottle should be stored on their side
What are the optimal service temperatures for Sweet and Sparkling wines? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sweet wines - well chilled - 6-8°
Sparkling wines - well chilled - 6-10°
What are the aromas associated with the following faults:
Cork Taint
Failure of Closure
Heat Damage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cork Taint - Damp cardboard, lack of fresh fruit
flavours
Failure of Closure - Honey, caramel, coffee, lack of freshness and fruitiness
Heat Damage - Lack of fruit character and freshness
Name the main components of a grape and what they contain: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stalk - Tannins
Skin - Tannins, Colour, Flavours
Pulp - Sugar, Acid, Water
Seeds - Bitter Oils
What is photosynthesis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The process where sunlight, carbon
dioxide and water are combined to produce sugars
What are the five things a vine needs to grow? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Warmth,
sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, nutrients
Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the correct order:
Ripening
Flowering
, Extra ripening
Fruit set
Véraison - CORRECT ANSWERS-Flowering
Fruit set
Véraison
Ripening
Extra ripening
What changes in grapes as they ripen? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Grapes swell with
water, acidity drops, sugar increases, aromas change, in black grapes tannin ripen
What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine for extra ripening? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Grapes build up more sugar and exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually they
turn into raisins as water evaporates. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours and
dried fruit aromas develop
What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It makes
tiny holes in the skin of the grape which allows water to evaporate. This concentrates
sugars, acids and flavours.
What are the conditions needed for noble rot to develop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Damp misty mornings followed by warm dry afternoons
What is the name given to sweet wines made from frozen grapes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Icewine/Eiswein
Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30°
and 50° north and south of the equator
What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a vineyard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The temperature decreases with altitude
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
They have a moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mountains can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and
wind. This results in sunny summers and long dry autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Slopes facing the equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
,Sweetness in food can make dry wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-More drying,
more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Umami in food can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-More drying, more
bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Salty foods can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Less drying, less bitter,
less acidic. More fruity, more body
Acidic foods can make wines seem: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Less drying, less bitter,
less acidic. More sweet, more fruity
For long term storage of wines, how should wines be stored? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
At a cool constant temperature
Away from sunshine and bright light
If sealed with a cork, bottle should be stored on their side
What are the optimal service temperatures for Sweet and Sparkling wines? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Sweet wines - well chilled - 6-8°
Sparkling wines - well chilled - 6-10°
What are the aromas associated with the following faults:
Cork Taint
Failure of Closure
Heat Damage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cork Taint - Damp cardboard, lack of fresh fruit
flavours
Failure of Closure - Honey, caramel, coffee, lack of freshness and fruitiness
Heat Damage - Lack of fruit character and freshness
Name the main components of a grape and what they contain: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Stalk - Tannins
Skin - Tannins, Colour, Flavours
Pulp - Sugar, Acid, Water
Seeds - Bitter Oils
What is photosynthesis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The process where sunlight, carbon
dioxide and water are combined to produce sugars
What are the five things a vine needs to grow? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Warmth,
sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, nutrients
Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the correct order:
Ripening
Flowering
, Extra ripening
Fruit set
Véraison - CORRECT ANSWERS-Flowering
Fruit set
Véraison
Ripening
Extra ripening
What changes in grapes as they ripen? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Grapes swell with
water, acidity drops, sugar increases, aromas change, in black grapes tannin ripen
What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine for extra ripening? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Grapes build up more sugar and exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually they
turn into raisins as water evaporates. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours and
dried fruit aromas develop
What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It makes
tiny holes in the skin of the grape which allows water to evaporate. This concentrates
sugars, acids and flavours.
What are the conditions needed for noble rot to develop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Damp misty mornings followed by warm dry afternoons
What is the name given to sweet wines made from frozen grapes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Icewine/Eiswein
Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30°
and 50° north and south of the equator
What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a vineyard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The temperature decreases with altitude
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
They have a moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mountains can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and
wind. This results in sunny summers and long dry autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Slopes facing the equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
