Ja. General questions from WSET Advanced online Flashcards
Which one of the pairs is correctly matched?
a) Pommeral and Gravel Soils
b) Ch. Haut Brion and Margaux
c) Merlot and Limestone soils
d) Ch. Cheval Blanc and Paulliac
c) Merlot and Limestone soils
What is the main soil type in Base Armagnac?
Clay
What type of wine is Monbazillac?
Botrytised Sweet Wine
Name 2 products used to “Fine” a wine
Egg whites.
Bentonite
Which of the following regions is most important for the production of Botrytised Sweet Wine.
a) Dealul Mare
b) Wienviertel
c) Eger
d) Neusiedlersee
d) Neusiedlersee
Which best describes the climate of Stellenbosch
a) Mediterranean
b) Maritime
c) Sub Tropical
d) Continental
a) Mediterranean
Asti is produced using a variation of which method of sparkling wine production.
a) Tank
b) Traditional
c) Transfer
d) Carbonation
a) Tank
What does “ Erstes Gewachs” On a German wine label mean?
Dry wines made from Erste Large vineyards of a Rhiengau VDP member.
How is Malolactic Fermentation encouraged to take place?
By warming the wine.
Put the following in sequence for Scotch Malt Whisky.
- Extraction.
- Maturation.
- Distillation.
- Conversion.
- Fermentation.
4, 1, 5, 3, 2.
Where is Port matured?
Villa Nova de Gaia
The word “Meritage” on a bottle of Californian wine indicates?
A Bordeaux blend.
Which mountains protect the Rinegau?
Taunus
What is the French word for Lees Stirring?
Battonage
Tannat is commonly grown in which South American country?
Uruguay
Which one will sell at a medium high price?
a. Cote Rotie AC
b. Hermitage AC
c. Chateau Grillet AC
d. Crozes Hermitage AC
d. Crozes Hermitage AC
What is the Western Cape in South Africa?
a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.
b. A premium quality vineyard on the west coast producing Bordeaux look a likes.
c. A viticulture region around Cape Town producing high quality wines from Pinotage.
d. A corporate brand producing inexpensive wines.
a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.
A Portuguese wine labelled “DOC” will be the equivalent of French?
AC
A bottle of white wine has small, clear crystals in the bottom. What are they most likely to be?
Harmless Tartrate Cyrstals
Which of the Following is NOT correctely paired?
a. Gavi - Piedmonte
b. Soave - Veneto
c. Conero - Marche
d. Frascati - Abruzzo
d. Frascati - Abruzzo
Should be Latium
You have been advised to consume “no more” than the equivalent of 20ml of pure alcohol a day. What is the maximum number of small (125ml) glasses of wine at 12 abv you can drink without exceeding thse guidelines?
1 glass.
Which one of the Chilean regions is renowned for its white wines from Chardonay and Sauvignon Blanc?
Casablanca Valley
Which grape is commonly used to make Soave?
Garganega
What is Creme de Menthe classified as?
Herb Liquor
Which grape variety is most common in Marne Valley?
Pinot Menuier
What is the minimum maturation period for VSOP Cognac?
4 years
Which one of the following statements about Vinho Verde is FALSE?
a. It is produced in northern Portugal.
b. It may be dry or medium dry.
c. It is always white.
d. It should be drunk young.
c. It is always white.
In red wine production when are the grapes usually pressed?
After Fermentation
Which region is reputed to produce the most intensely Peated Scotch Malt Whisky?
Islay
What is Odium?
A Fungus
Where is the “Tinta Negra Mole” grape commonly grown?
Maderia
The Palomino grape variety is mainly associated with which region?
Jerez
Where would you find a analyzer and rectifier?
In a Patent still.
Which region is most important for Cava production?
Penedes.
Which Spanish wine region is know for white, crisp, acidic with aromas of peaches?
Rueda
Which one of the following is an AC for premium priced Burgundy?
a. Macon AC
b. Cote de Beaune AC
c. Bourgogne Aligote AC
d. Montrachet AC
d. Montrachet AC
What best describes the style of Fitou AC?
Spicy, medium body red wine.
Lang / Rous
Which one of the following regions produces large volumes of inexpensive wine?
a. Barossa Valley
b. Frankland River
c. Adelaide Hills
d. Riverina
d. Riverina
What wine comes from Australia Rutherglen?
Liqueur Muscat
What is the process for removing yeast deposits from traditional method sparkling wine know as?
a. Tirage
b. Dosage
c. Disgorgement
d. Autolysis
c. Disgorgement
Which forrest provides oak for maturation of Cognac?
a. Allier
b. Landes
c. Monlezun
d. Troncais
d. Troncais
In which town does Manzanilla Sherry mature?
a. Puerto de Santa Maria
b. Sanlucar de Barrameda
c. Chiclana de la Frontera
d. Jeraz de la Frontera
b. Sanlucar de Barrameda
What is the name given to the chalk rich soil of the Jerez?
a. Sevillana
b. Albariza
c. Arragones
d. Schist
b. Albariza
What name is given to the early stages of the Solera system?
a. Ruedos
b. Serpias
c. Barrios
d. Criaderas
d. Criaderas
What is the best Port grape?
Touriga National
What is the most widely planted grape of Madeira?
a. Terrantez
b. Alvarinho
c. Tinta Negro
d. Bastardo
c. Tinta Negro
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. Most Vodka is made in a Pot Still.
b. Under French law minimum maturation for Cognac is 3 years in cask.
c. XO Armagnac must be aged 6 years in cask.
d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.
d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.
What is the main soil in Douro?
Schist
Australian district / finest Liqueur Muscat Wines?
Rutherglen
Which one of the following could be a unsweetened flavoured spirit?
a. Kirsch
b. Aquavit
c. Benedictine
d. Tequila
a. Kirsch
Which one of the following is a part of the Patent Still?
a. Reflux
b. Analyser
c. Swans Neck
d. Spirit return valve
b. Analyser
What is the principle grape of the “Montilla - Moriles” region?
Pedro Ximenez
Which one of the Port styles will have the year of harvest on the label?
a. Crusted Port
b. Colheita
c. Reserve Ruby
d. Indicated Aged Tawney
b. Colheita
True or False?
If a Scotch Whisky declares an age on the label this must refer to the youngest Whisky in the blend?
True
What is Slow Gin?
a. Herb flavoured spirit.
b. Fruit flavoured liquor.
c. Brandy based liquor.
d. Fortified wine.
b. Fruit flavoured liquor.
What is the flavour of Tia Maria?
Coffee
Which four regional styles are Scotch Whisky grouped?
Highland, Lowland, Islay, Spreyside.
What approximate strength are most Fino Sherries fortified to?
a. 10.5 - 11.5
b. 14.5 - 15.5
c. 18.5 - 19.5
d. 23.5 - 24.5
b. 14.5 - 15.5
Which Madeira is the sweetest?
a. Malmsey
b. Verdelho
c. Sercial
d. Bual
a. Malmsey (Malmsey)
What is the minimum age for Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez?
a. 3
b. 6
c. one
d. ten
d. ten
Which one of the following Sherries has matured under a layer of of “Flor”?
a. Oloroso
b. Classic Amantllado
c. Brown Sherry
d. Amoroso
b. Classic Amantllado
Which spirit production includes charcoal filtration?
Vodka
Which one is a Vins Doux Naturels from the Rhone?
a. Muscat de Frontignan
b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
c. Muscat de Lunel
d. Muscat de Mireval
b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
What is the Maximum Sugar content of a sparkling wine labelled Brut?
a) 0 g/l
b) 6 g/l
c) 15 g/l
d) 20 g/l
c) 15 g/l
Note: text says 12 g/l
Which grape is traditional for Cava?
a) Airen
b) Trebbiano
c) Mauzac
d) Parellada
d) Parellada
What is the most widely planted grape in NZ?
Chardonnay
What is Autolysis?
Breaking down of dead yeast cells imparting flavours into the wine.
Where is the most Cava produced?
Penedes
Which is the largest wine producing state in Australia?
a) Victoria
b) NSW
c) South
d) Western
c) South
What Sparkling wine is low in Alcohol?
Asti
Which soil is most common in Champagne?
a) Clay
b) Granite
c) Slate
d) Chalk
d) Chalk
Where is the producing region “Mount Barker”?
a) Victoria
b) Tasmania
c) Western Australia
d) NZ South Island
c) Western Australia
How is most Pink Champagne produced?
a) Macerated crushed grapes 1 to 3 days
b) Blending Red and White
c) Pressing black grapes / fermenting as white
d) lightly crushing and vatting grapes 12 - 24 hours.
b) Blending Red and White
What is the predominant grape planted in “Montagne de Reims”
a) Xare-Lo
b) Chardonnay
c) Chenin Blanc
d) Pinot Noir
d) Pinot Noir
What is the minimum maturation of NV Champagne?
15 Months.
12 on Lees
What method of Sparkling wine production involves a second fermentation in bottle, but does not use disgorgement to remove sediment?
a) Transfer
b) Tank
c) Asti
d) Traditional
a) Transfer
Why are most NZ wine regions positioned on the eastern seaboard?
a) Benefit from cooling mists & fog s from sea breezes.
b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind.
c) These are the only agricultural regions not used for other crops or animals.
d) Access to irrigation during drought.
b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind.
What is Deutscher Sekt?
Sparkling made in Germany from German based wine.
In which region is Syrah extensively planted?
a) Martinbourgh
b) Yarra
c) Marlbourogh
d) Barossa
d) Barossa
Which California wine region is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
Carneros
Elqui is a wine producing region in which country?
Chile.
Which California wine region is known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer?
Mendocino
Which current has a cooling effect on Chile?
Humbolt current.
Which country is Casablanca wine region in?
Chile
Which grape variety is used in Naoussa?
Xynomavro
What is Chenin Blanc also known as in South Africa?
Steen
What does it mean for a wine to be labeled “Meritage”?
Bordeaux Blend
Where is the district of “Paarl”
a) Klein Karoo
b) Boberg Region
c) Breede River Valley
d) Coastal Region
d) Coastal Region
What is the most important grape variety of Uruguay?
a) Gewurztraminer
b) Malbec
c) Tannat
d) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Tannat
Which region is Monterey County?
a) Sierra Foothills
b) North Central Coast
c) Central Valley
d) Southern California
b) North Central Coast
Colli Senesi and Rufina are sub regions of?
Chianti
Describe the wine from the “Taurasi” DOCG
Aglianico.
Full bodied.
High Acidity and Tannin.
Blackberry and Blackcherry.
What Portuguese term indicates a wine with extra ageing?
a) Reserva
b) Adega
c) Branco
d) Garrafeira
d) Garrafeira
red / 30 months / 12 glass
W&R / 12 months / 6 glass
Which is a grape variety NOT used in the production of “Orvieto”?
a) Garganega
b) Verdello
c) Trebbiano
d) Malvasia
a) Garganega
Which food group goes well with Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi?
Marche.
White Fish
Which region is Soave found in?
Veneto
Which region is the Arien grape predominate?
La Mancha
Which one of the following is NOT a wine region of Portugal?
a) Bairrada
b) Utier - Reuena
c) Ribatejo
d) Alentejo
b) Utier - Reuena
What is the principal soil of Bairrada?
Limestone / Clay
Which one of the following is a Spanish DOCa?
a) Tora
b) Priorat
c) Valencia
d) La Mancha
b) Priorat
What is the minimum ageing in cask, for a Spanish Red Reserva. (Not Rioja)
a) 6months
b) 1year
c) 2 years
d) 3) years
b) 1year / 12 months
Where is the Baga grape grown?
Bairrada
Which one of the following grape varieties would not ripen properly in a cool climate?
a) Grenache
b) Pinot Noir
c) Chardonnay
d) Sauvignon Blanc
a) Grenache
What style of Sherry is “Aged Fino with rich nutty characteristics”?
a) Cream
b) Oloroso
c) Amontillado
d) Manzanilla
c) Amontillado
What grape variety is found in the Rioja?
a) Pinot Noir
b) Nebbiola
c) Tempranillo
d) Sangiovese
c) Tempranillo
