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WSET Level 1 Practice Quiz Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Which wine is an example of a full-bodied wine?
1) Pinot grigio
2) Cabernet Sauvignon
3) Cotes du Rhone
4) Sancerre Correct Answer: Cabernet Sauvignon
Which is true of Port?
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol
2) Always dry and high in alcohol
3) Can be dry, medium or sweet
4) It is like Sherry only made in Portugal Correct Answer: It is always sweet and
high in alcohol
Which grape is white?
1) Chardonnay
2) Riesling
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3) Pinot Gris
4) All of the above Correct Answer: All of the above
Which tasting note describes Pinot Noir?
1) High acid, low tannin, black currant, pepper
2) Low acid, high tannin, red fruits
3) High acid, high tannin, red fruit
4) High acid, low tannin, red cherry and strawberry Correct Answer: High acid,
low tannin, red cherry and strawberry
Which wine is a dry, red wine?
1) Rioja
2) Chianti
3) Chateauneuf-du-Pape
4) All of the above Correct Answer: All of the above
A hot food like red chili can make a wine seem
1) Drier and fuller
2) More drying, more bitter, less fruity
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3) Less drying, less bitter, more sweet and fruitier
4) Higher in alcohol and hotter Correct Answer: Higher in alcohol and hotter
Light-bodied, red wine like Beaujolais should be served at
1) 6-8 C
2) 7-10 C
3) 13 C
4) All of the above Correct Answer: 13 C
Why is acidity important?
1) It is not important in wine as it is sour
2) It is not important and should be avoided
3) It is important because it creates alcohol
4) It gives the wine a refreshing characteristic Correct Answer: It gives the wine a
refreshing characteristic
Which of the following is a black grape?
1) Riesling
2) Syrah
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WSET Level 1 Practice Quiz Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Which wine is an example of a full-bodied wine?
1) Pinot grigio
2) Cabernet Sauvignon
3) Cotes du Rhone
4) Sancerre Correct Answer: Cabernet Sauvignon
Which is true of Port?
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol
2) Always dry and high in alcohol
3) Can be dry, medium or sweet
4) It is like Sherry only made in Portugal Correct Answer: It is always sweet and
high in alcohol
Which grape is white?
1) Chardonnay
2) Riesling
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3) Pinot Gris
4) All of the above Correct Answer: All of the above
Which tasting note describes Pinot Noir?
1) High acid, low tannin, black currant, pepper
2) Low acid, high tannin, red fruits
3) High acid, high tannin, red fruit
4) High acid, low tannin, red cherry and strawberry Correct Answer: High acid,
low tannin, red cherry and strawberry
Which wine is a dry, red wine?
1) Rioja
2) Chianti
3) Chateauneuf-du-Pape
4) All of the above Correct Answer: All of the above
A hot food like red chili can make a wine seem
1) Drier and fuller
2) More drying, more bitter, less fruity
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3) Less drying, less bitter, more sweet and fruitier
4) Higher in alcohol and hotter Correct Answer: Higher in alcohol and hotter
Light-bodied, red wine like Beaujolais should be served at
1) 6-8 C
2) 7-10 C
3) 13 C
4) All of the above Correct Answer: 13 C
Why is acidity important?
1) It is not important in wine as it is sour
2) It is not important and should be avoided
3) It is important because it creates alcohol
4) It gives the wine a refreshing characteristic Correct Answer: It gives the wine a
refreshing characteristic
Which of the following is a black grape?
1) Riesling
2) Syrah
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