WSET Level 2 Wine MCQ Mock Test P150625

‘Dry with full body, high tannin and flavours of blackberry, liquorice and oak’ best describes

Californian red Zinfandel is

Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are typically found

Which one of the following is an aroma associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Which one of the following is known for producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

Pinot Grigio wines from the Veneto are typically

Which one of the following styles of Port comes from a single vintage year?

Fuller body and flavours of biscuit can be added to wine made from Chardonnay by

Which one of the following grape varieties is known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Sparkling wines are typically served

Pinotage typically has flavours of

Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot grown in the same region produces wines that are typically

TANNIN ACIDITY

A wine labelled Beerenauslese is

Fiano di Avellino DOCG typically has aromas of

In the production of dry Sherry, fortification first takes place

Which of the following regions are known for the production of bulk, inexpensive Chardonnay?

1 Puligny-Montrachet
2 Western Cape
3 Central Valley (Chile)
4 Meursault

The colour in red wine mostly comes from which part of the grape?

With age, Pinot Noir can develop flavours of

Which one of the following lists labelling terms in order of increasing minimum maturation time (shortest to longest)?

Salty foods can make a wine taste

‘Dry with high acidity and pronounced aromas of lime, peach and petrol (gasoline)’ best describes

A vintage on a wine label indicates when

Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced in

Which one of the following grape varieties typically has the most pronounced aroma intensity?

The Muscat grape variety is used in the production of which of the following sparkling wines?

Sauvignon Blanc is best suited to which of the following climates?

A Sherry labelled PX will be

The colour of a white wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

‘Full-bodied with medium acidity and flavours of peach and mango’ can describe wines produced by

Carmenère is

1 often matured in oak barrels
2 typically deep coloured and full-bodied
3 commonly blended with other grape varieties

Pomerol differs in style from Graves because

The ideal long-term storage conditions for wine are

Barrel ageing can give Shiraz flavours of

Which one of the following Burgundies is the highest quality wine?

Barbaresco is

In winemaking what is needed to convert sugar into alcohol?

Compared to Pouilly-Fuissé, Chablis is typically

Machine harvesting can be used for

Recioto di Soave DOCG is made using

Gyropalettes are used in the production of

Cortese is usually used to produce

Which one of the following best describes the nose of an oxidised wine?

Which one of the following statements is true?

Which country uses the term ‘Cap Classique’ for its traditional method sparkling wines?

Coonawarra is best known for

Which one of the following statements regarding Malbec is NOT true?

What impact does malolactic conversion have on a wine?

As Riesling wines age they often develop aromas of

Which one of the following sets of characteristics is associated with Syrah?

Brunello di Montalcino is a

In Pessac-Léognan, what does Sémillon add when it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc?

A wine made from Albariño is most commonly

Vintage Champagne must be from a single

In red wine fermentation which of the following can be used to extract colour and tannin? 1 Riddling 2 Pumping-over 3 Punching-down

Ribera del Duero mainly produces

Full-bodied red wine is typically served

Cortese produces

Oak can give Merlot flavours of

Which one of the following Burgundies is the highest quality wine?

Which one of the following is known for producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

In Port production, when is grape-derived spirit first added?

From which part of the grape does the colour in red wine mostly come?

Spanish Reserva wines are always

Umami in food can make a wine taste

‘Dry with high acidity and aromas of lime, peach and petrol (gasoline)’ best describes

‘Late Harvest’ wines

Typical aromas of a red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon are

‘Sweet with high acidity and flavours of dried apricot, vanilla and caramel’ best describes

Asti DOCG is a sweet and fruity sparkling wine made from

Which one of the following best describes classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

What gives Fino Sherry its distinctive bready flavour?

How does bottle age affect red wine?

Compared to Italian Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris from Alsace is typically

Margaret River is well known for producing

‘Full-bodied and high in alcohol with flavours of lychee and rose’ best describes a wine made from

The ideal long-term storage conditions for wine are

Which white grape variety can be fermented with Syrah in Côte Rôtie to add floral aromas?

Which one of the following is a Prädikatswein category in Germany?

‘Dry and full-bodied with high alcohol and flavours of black fruit, raisin and coffee’ best describes

Walker Bay is known for producing very good quality wines made from

Noble rot is an important factor in the production of

Hunter Valley Semillon is typically

Which one of the following statements is true in relation to Sherry?

Casablanca Valley is well known for very good wines made from

Grenache is best suited to which of the following climates?

A wine affected by cork taint will smell of

Which of the following can damage vines and grapes? 1 Hail 2 High levels of rain 3 Drought 4 Frost

Which one of the following districts in Bordeaux produces wines with a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cap Classique indicates that a wine has been made

Which one of the following grape varieties is known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Lees stirring

Which one of the following statements is true in relation to Riesling?

Which one of the following grape varieties is often blended with Syrah?

Basic Valpolicella is typically a

Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley typically has aromas of

Pinot Noir is best suited to which of the following climates?

Premium quality Chenin Blanc with pronounced oak flavours is produced in

A wine labelled Oloroso is

More complex and fuller-bodied styles of Italian Pinot Grigio can be found in

Which of the following are methods for making rosé wine? 1 Punching down 2 Blending 3 Pumping over 4 Short maceration

When opening a bottle of sparkling wine you should

Pomerol is typically a

Which one of the following lists Prädikatswein in increasing levels of grape sugar at time of harvest (lowest to highest)? 1 Auslese 2 Beerenauslese 3 Spätlese 4 Trockenbeerenauslese 5 Kabinett

Which one of the following wines has neutral flavours when young, developing toast and honey with age?

Autolysis in sparkling wine results in

Which part of a grape contains the most sugar?

A wine labelled Amarone della Valpolicella is

Acidity in food can make a wine taste

Which one of the following regions typically produces the lightest-bodied Riesling wines?

On an Italian wine label DOCG guarantees that the wine

Rías Baixas wines are typically

The Muscat grape variety is used in the production of which of the following sparkling wines?

‘Sweet, deep in colour with simple flavours of cooked black cherry and blackberry’ best describes

The colour of a white wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

‘Medium to full-bodied and high in alcohol with aromas of apricot and peach’ best describes a wine made from

Barossa Valley is known for producing

Cru Bourgeois is a term associated with which one of the following regions?

Which one of the following produces wines similar to Barolo from the same grape variety?

White wine fermentation typically takes place at

Premium Australian Chardonnay is grown in 1 Yarra Valley 2 Adelaide Hills 3 Margaret River

Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are typically found

The sweetness, body and acidity of a Tokaji Aszú would typically be SWEETNESS BODY ACIDITY

Which one of the following is aged under flor?

Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced in

Which one of the following describes the nose of a oxidised wine?

Grapes harvested later in the ripening process will have

Malolactic conversion gives Chardonnay flavours of

Oregon is well known for producing

As Clare Valley Riesling wines age they develop aromas of

‘Dry and medium-bodied with flavours of dried fruit, vanilla, leather and mushroom’ best describes

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is typically

Which one of the following is an intense, complex red Burgundy?

Pale Cream Sherry is

High-quality wines from Pinot Gris are made in

Which one of the following gives a wine buttery flavours?

The typically aroma characteristics of a Barolo might include

‘Dry, high in acidity and flavours of citrus and stone fruit’ typically describes wines made from

Which one of the following regions has an established reputation for premium Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot blends?

A key aroma of Gewurztraminer is typically

The labelling term ‘Cape Blend’ is most commonly associated with wines made from

Vino de la Tierra is an official labelling term in

Which one of the following is regularly produced in a dry, medium or sweet style?

Which one of the following grape varieties is NOT permitted in the production of Champagne?

Premium, aged, dry white Bordeaux can develop flavours of

‘Pale lemon colour, aromas of bread dough and almonds and a dry palate’ best describes

The colour of a red wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

Syrah is best suited to which of the following climates?

A wine labelled Grand Cru in Burgundy

Which one of the following best describes wines made from Malbec in Argentina?

‘Full-bodied with complex flavours of citrus, tropical and stone fruits, oak and spice’ typically describes a wine from

‘Sweet, full-bodied with high acidity and flavours of apricot and vanilla’ best describes

Which one of the following lists the correct order for making traditional method sparkling wine?

Which one of the following best describes a red wine made from the Zinfandel grape variety?

Which of the following methods can be used to create a sweet wine? 1 Using grapes affected by noble rot 2 Drying grapes before fermentation 3 Using frozen grapes

Which one of the following statements is NOT true in relation to Pinot Noir?

Which one of the following might have an age indication on the bottle of 10, 20, 30 or 40 years?

Which one of the following is a premium-quality region for Garnacha-based red wines?

‘Light in body with medium sweetness, high acidity and green fruit aromas’ typically describes

Which one of the following regions is known for premium quality still wines made from Chardonnay?

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is typically a

Grapes harvested later in the ripening process are more likely to have

Non-vintage Champagne

Riesling is suitable for producing sweet wines because it

With regards to Hunter Valley Semillon, which one of the following statements is true?

Adding sugar during winemaking will lead to wines with

Véraison typically occurs in

Which grape variety is a close relative of Pinot Noir developed specially for the hot South African conditions?

Prosecco DOC is a sparkling wine made from

Primary aroma characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc are typically

A wine labelled Eiswein will be

Which one of the following grape varieties needs the most heat to ripen fully?

The colour, tannin and body of a wine made from Syrah will typically be COLOUR TANNIN BODY

Which one of the following lists labelling terms in order of increasing minimum maturation time (shortest to longest)?

Which of the following techniques is/are commonly used in the production of premium Chardonnay? 1 Malolactic conversion 2 Oak maturation 3 Lees stirring

Premium quality Zinfandel has flavours of

White wines from Pessac-Léognan are often

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

Which one of the following is an Italian labelling term?

Which style of Port will form a thick deposit and need decanting before serving?

White Zinfandel is typically a

Which one of the following sets of flavours is usually associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

A wine labelled Trockenbeerenauslese will always be

Full-bodied dry white wine is typically served

‘Dry, with concentrated flavours of strawberry and red cherry that can evolve into tertiary flavours of mushroom and forest floor’ best describes

Which one of the following climatic influences is
the most important for the development of noble
rot?

Dry with full body, high tannin and flavours of
blackberry, liquorice and oak’ best describes

Californian red Zinfandel is

Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are
typically found

Which one of the following is an
aroma associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Which one of the following is known for
producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

Pinot Grigio wines from the Veneto are typically

Which one of the following styles of Port comes
from a single vintage year?

Fuller body and flavours of biscuit can be added
to wine made from Chardonnay by

Which one of the following grape varieties is
known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Sparkling wines are typically served

Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot grown
in the same region produces wines that are
typically
TANNIN ACIDITY

A wine labelled Beerenauslese is

In the production of dry Sherry, fortification first
takes place

Which of the following regions are known for the
production of bulk, inexpensive Chardonnay?

1 Puligny-Montrachet
2 Western Cape
3 Central Valley (Chile)
4 Meursault

The colour in red wine mostly comes from which
part of the grape?

With age, Pinot Noir can develop flavours of