Wset Level 2

Question 1

What does WSET stand for?

Answer 1

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Question 2

True or False: WSET Level 2 is a beginner course.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines covers _____ wine styles.

Answer 3

different

Question 4

What are the main components of wine?

Answer 4

Water, alcohol, acids, sugars, and phenolic compounds

Question 5

Which grape variety is known for its high acidity and green apple flavors?

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

What type of wine is made from the Chardonnay grape?

Answer 6

White wine

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a red wine grape? A) Pinot Grigio B) Merlot C) Riesling

Answer 7

B) Merlot

Question 8

True or False: Sweet wines are always made from late-harvest grapes.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the term ‘tannins’ refer to in wine?

Answer 9

Compounds that contribute to the astringency and bitterness in wine

Question 10

Which wine is typically aged in oak barrels to enhance flavor?

Answer 10

Chardonnay

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of wine tasting?

Answer 11

To assess the quality, character, and style of the wine

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The process of removing sediment from wine is called _____ .

Answer 12

fining

Question 13

What is the best serving temperature for red wines?

Answer 13

Between 15-18°C (59-65°F)

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a fortified wine? A) Champagne B) Port C) Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 14

B) Port

Question 15

True or False: The term ‘terroir’ refers to the environmental factors affecting grape growing.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the significance of the vintage year on a wine label?

Answer 16

It indicates the year the grapes were harvested.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of turning grape juice into wine.

Answer 17

Fermentation

Question 18

What does ‘dry’ mean in terms of wine?

Answer 18

Wine that contains little to no residual sugar.

Question 19

Which region is known for producing high-quality Pinot Noir?

Answer 19

Burgundy, France

Question 20

Multiple choice: What is the main grape used in Barolo wine? A) Nebbiolo B) Sangiovese C) Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 20

A) Nebbiolo

Question 21

True or False: Sparkling wines can be made from any grape variety.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the main characteristic of a rosé wine?

Answer 22

It is made from red grapes with minimal skin contact.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _____ process involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle for sparkling wines.

Answer 23

Méthode Champenoise

Question 24

What is the role of sulfites in wine?

Answer 24

To preserve wine and prevent oxidation.

Question 25

Which country is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 25

New Zealand

Question 26

What does the term ‘body’ refer to in wine?

Answer 26

The weight and fullness of the wine in the mouth.

Question 27

Multiple choice: Which wine is typically sweeter? A) Dry Riesling B) Late Harvest Riesling C) Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 27

B) Late Harvest Riesling