Pre-course sample questions Flashcards

This deck will give you an idea of the styles of questions you can expect from your WSET Level 1 in Wines exam.

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a white wine:
a. Sancerre
b. Chablis
c. Chianti
d. Sauvignon Blanc

A

c. Chianti

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2
Q

Beaujolais is a:
a. dry red wine
b. sparkling wine
c. fortified wine
d. medium sweet rose wine

A

a. a dry red wine

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3
Q

Which of these is a grape variety which produces red wines with high tannins?
a. Pinot Noir
b. Riesling
c. Cava
d. Cabernet Sauvignon

A

d. Cabernet Sauvignon

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4
Q

Which of the below best describes a wine made with Sauvignon Blanc?
a. Sweet white wine with flavours of honey and stone fruit
b. Dry white wine with herbaceous character and refreshingly high acidity
c. Light to medium bodied white wine which often has flavours of peach and vanilla
d. Fortified wine with a full body, high tannins and flavours of blackberries

A

b. Dry white wine with herbaceous character and refreshingly high acidity

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5
Q

Sauternes is a sparkling wine. True or false?

A

False

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