WSET Level 1 Practice Study Guide 2024.
Which wine is an example of a full-bodied wine?
1) Pinot grigio
2) Cabernet Sauvignon
3) Cotes du Rhone
4) Sancerre - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon
Which is true of Port?
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol
2) Always dry and high in alcohol
3) Can be d...
WSET Level 1 Practice Study Guide
2024.
Which wine is an example of a full-bodied wine?
1) Pinot grigio
2) Cabernet Sauvignon
3) Cotes du Rhone
4) Sancerre - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon
Which is true of Port?
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol
2) Always dry and high in alcohol
3) Can be dry, medium or sweet
4) It is like Sherry only made in Portugal - ANSWER It is always sweet and high in
alcohol
Which grape is white?
1) Chardonnay
2) Riesling
3) Pinot Gris
4) All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Which tasting note describes Pinot Noir?
1) High acid, low tannin, black currant, pepper
2) Low acid, high tannin, red fruits
3) High acid, high tannin, red fruit
4) High acid, low tannin, red cherry and strawberry - ANSWER High acid, low tannin,
red cherry and strawberry
Which wine is a dry, red wine?
1) Rioja
2) Chianti
3) Chateauneuf-du-Pape
4) All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
A hot food like red chili can make a wine seem
1) Drier and fuller
2) More drying, more bitter, less fruity
3) Less drying, less bitter, more sweet and fruitier
4) Higher in alcohol and hotter - ANSWER Higher in alcohol and hotter
Light-bodied, red wine like Beaujolais should be served at
1) 6-8 C
2) 7-10 C
, 3) 13 C
4) All of the above - ANSWER 13 C
Why is acidity important?
1) It is not important in wine as it is sour
2) It is not important and should be avoided
3) It is important because it creates alcohol
4) It gives the wine a refreshing characteristic - ANSWER It gives the wine a refreshing
characteristic
Which of the following is a black grape?
1) Riesling
2) Syrah
3) Chianti
4) Chardonnay - ANSWER Syrah
Which wine is a fortified red wine from Portugal?
1) Sauternes
2) Port
3) Sherry
4) None of the above - ANSWER Port
Which pairing is not correct?
1) Pinot grigio with a green salad
2) Sancerre with green apple
3) Pinot noir with salmon
4) Merlot with green apple - ANSWER Merlot with green apple
(Medium acid wine doesn't pair well with high acid food)
Which red wine is low in tannin?
1) Cabernet Sauvignon
2) Merlot
3) Beaujolais
4) None of the above - ANSWER Beaujolais
Full-bodied, white wine like oaked Chardonnay should be served at
1) 6-8 C
2) 7-10 C
3) 10-13 C
4) 15-18 C - ANSWER 10-13 C
Umami foods like cooked mushrooms can make a wine seem
1) More drying, more bitter, more acidic, less fruity
2) Higher in alcohol
3) Less drying, less bitter and fruitier
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