WSET Level 3 Wine MCQ Mock Test P.7

Which of the following are methods of protecting
against spring frost?
1 Wind machines
2 Heaters
3 Drip irrigation
4 Sprinklers

Why are some Sherries fortified to 17% abv?

Which one of the following statements regarding
Patagonia is true?

Which one of the following grape varieties is NOT
used in the production of the wines of Rioja?

Spätburgunder is a

Which one of the following statements is true?

In which Italian wine region is Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano DOCG produced?

Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and

Which one of the following is best described as
pale lemon in colour, dry with aromas of almonds,
herbs and dough?

What is the principal grape variety for Brouilly AC?

Full-bodied, oaked dry white wine is best served at

Mencía is the key grape variety grown in

Which two grape varieties are most commonly
used to make Icewine in Ontario?

Which one of the following regions is known for
producing large quantities of inexpensive wine?

Méthode Cap Classique describes which one of the
following sparkling wine production methods?

The mistral and the tramontane affect the
vineyards of

Which wine fault is characterised by aromas of
sticking plasters (Band-Aid)?

Albariza is a type of

The Taunus hills protect the region of

Non-vintage Cava must be aged for a minimum of

In Alsace, Vendange Tardive indicates

Which one of the following wines is typically made
from Negroamaro and Primitivo?

What is the most widely planted grape variety in
Central Otago?

Which one of the following maturation vessels is
likely to have the greatest effect on the flavour of
a wine?

Which one of the following statements is FALSE in
relation to Rutherglen Muscat?

Albariño is a

The Willamette Valley is in

Which one of the following is an important village
in the Côte de Nuits?

Light-bodied with low alcohol, high acidity and
flavours of toast, nut and honey’ best describes

Which one of the following districts is associated
with sparkling wine production?

Which grape is used in the production of
Barbaresco DOCG?

Crystal deposits in a bottle of white wine are

The predominant grape variety for Rosé d’Anjou
AC is

Which of the following wines is most likely to
contain a high percentage of Cabernet
Sauvignon?

Which one of the following is essential for
alcoholic fermentation?

Albariza is

Geelong is renowned for producing high quality
wines made from which one of the following
grapes?

In which Champagne sub-region is Chardonnay
predominantly grown?

Which one of the following AVAs is most
influenced by morning fogs from the San Pablo
Bay?

Santorini produces white wines from which one
of the following grape varieties?

Which one of the following wines is always dry?

What is aguardente?

The Maipo Valley has a reputation for

Ribera del Duero DO benefits from

Which of the following are reasons for blending?

1 To achieve a certain style
2 To improve balance
3 To achieve microbiological stability
4 To attain consistency

Umami in food can make a wine seem

Which of the following are established regions for
sparkling wine production in California?

1 Adelaide Hills
2 Los Carneros
3 Anderson Valley
4 Marlborough

Which one of the following DOCs/DOCGs is well
known for producing dry white wines made from
Pinot Grigio?

In which country is the wine producing area of
Elgin?

Which one of the following is best described
as sweet with flavours of walnut, coffee,
chocolate and caramel?

Which one of the following designates the
highest quality wines of Chablis?

Amarone della Valpolicella is best served

Mild water stress after véraison can

Which one of the following is the most widely
planted grape variety in Spain?

Which one of the following methods of sparkling
wine production has only one alcoholic
fermentation?

Which one of the following statements is true
regarding Phylloxera?

Which one of the following wine regions has a
maritime climate?

Monbazillac produces wines which are most
similar in style to which one of the following?

Reduction is a wine fault characterised by aromas
of

Which one of the following grape varieties is
commonly used for fortified wines in Rutherglen?