WSET LEVEL 2 Part 2

Question 1

What is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a protected designation of origin [PDO]?

Answer 1

(APPELLATION D’ORIGINE CONTROLEE)

Question 2

Which of the following techniques are used to produce sweet wines?

Answer 2

(JUICE IS EXTRACTED FROM GRAPES WITH HIGH LEVELS OF CONCENTRATED SUGAR
& A DRY WINE IS MIXED WITH A SWEET WINE)

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for most red winemaking?

Answer 3

(CRUSHING, ALCOHOL FERMENTATION, PRESSING)

Question 4

Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have which characteristic?

Answer 4

(HIGH TANNINS, CONCENTRATED FRUIT AND HIGH ACIDITY)

Question 5

Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wine?

Answer 5

(BLENDING, MALOLACTIC CONVERSION, LEES-STIRRING, BARREL FERMENTATION)

Question 6

Which AOC is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity, and black-fruit, cedar, and tobacco characteristics?

Answer 6

MARGAUX

Question 7

Which region has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay?

Answer 7

(Burgundy)

Question 8

Which statement is true for Pinot Noir?

Answer 8

(Best when grown in cool or moderate climates)

Question 9

Which region is renowned for Syrah-based wines?

Answer 9

HERMITAGE

Question 10

Which grape variety is used for Sancerre?

Answer 10

(Sauvignon blanc)

Question 11

What aromas and flavors can young examples of Sauvignon Blanc have?

Answer 11

(Grass, blossom, passionfruit)

Question 12

In Bordeaux, what grape variety are very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from?

Answer 12

(Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon)

Question 13

What grape variety is used to make Meursault?

Answer 13

CHARDONNAY

Question 14

Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?

Answer 14

(Pinot Gris & Riesling)

Question 15

What would a wine labelled as Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as?

Answer 15

(Dry, light-bodied, simple)

Question 16

Grand Cru Classe is a labelling term most associated with which white wine region?

Answer 16

(Bordeaux)

Question 17

Sweet with high acidity, low alcohol, and dried-apricot and honey characteristics best describes which wine?

Answer 17

Trockenbeerenauslese

Question 18

Australia has a reputation for very good and outstanding-quality Riesling wines produced in which region?

Answer 18

(Clare Valley)

Question 19

Merlot is often blended with which grape variety?

Answer 19

(Cabernet Sauvignon)

Question 20

A Barossa Valley Shiraz wine typically has what characteristics?

Answer 20

(Full-bodied with black-cherry, vanilla, and coffee characteristics)

Question 21

Which of the following grape varieties are grown successfully in cool and moderate climates?

Answer 21

(Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc)

Question 22

Which wine regions are both well known for outstanding-quality wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape?

Answer 22

(Napa & Rhone Valley)

Question 23

In Northern Rhone, where are the best vineyards planted?

Answer 23

(On steep sloooooopes)

Question 24

Which grape variety is an Italian black grape varietal?

Answer 24

Corvina

Question 25

Which is a full-bodied red wine with high tannins and high acidity?

Answer 25

(Barbaresco)

Question 26

Which is a sub-region of Napa Valley?

Answer 26

Calistoga

Question 27

Which grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?

Answer 27

(Chenin Blanc)

Question 28

Malbec is the most important grape of what country?

Answer 28

Argentina

Question 29

Which grape varietal is most important in Rioja?

Answer 29

(Tempranillo)

Question 30

What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the region?

Answer 30

(Classico)

Question 31

Which statement best describes wines from Fiano di Avellino DOCG?

Answer 31

(Medium-bodied with medium acidity and peach and melon characteristics)

Question 32

A Crianza wine from Rioja has what flavor characteristic?

Answer 32

(Some oak flavours)

Question 33

Pinotage is often blended with which other varieties for a Cape Blend?

Answer 33

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Question 34

In Champagne production, what is the disgorgement process?

Answer 34

(Removing the lees from the bottle)

Question 35

Sparkling Asti is made from which grape variety?

Answer 35

(Moscato [Muscat])

Question 36

Which regions is known for powerful, full-bodied wines made from Garnacha?

Answer 36

Priorat

Question 37

What are the flavours associated with autolysis?

Answer 37

(Biscuit & Bread)

Question 38

What is the solera system a method of?

Answer 38

(Blending and aging Sherry)

Question 39

What signs are associated with cork taint?

Answer 39

(Damp cardboard aromas)

Question 40

Which statement best describes Prosecco?

Answer 40

(Light-bodied with melon and apple characteristics)

Question 41

What is best described as having ‘sweet with flavours of almond and apple’?

Answer 41

(Pale Sherry)

Question 42

What is a common labelling for a Port?

Answer 42

(Late Bottled Vintage [LBV])

Question 43

When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?

Answer 43

([1] Chill the wine, [2] Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened, [3] Turn the bottle gently while holding the cork)

Question 44

Which wines should be chilled before serving?

Answer 44

(Sauternes & Tokaji Aszu)

Question 45

Which statement best describes ideal storage conditions for wine sealed with a cork?


Answer 45

(Cool and constant temperature/ If corked, with liquid touching cork)