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WSET Level 2 Wines EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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WSET Level 2 Wines EXAM 2024 ACTUALEXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Sweetness in food can make dry wines seem: - ANSWER More drying, more bitter,
more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Umami in food can make wines seem: - ANSWER More drying, more bitter, more
acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Salty foods can make wines seem: - ANSWER Less drying, less bitter, less acidic.
More fruity, more body
Acidic foods can make wines seem: - ANSWER Less drying, less bitter, less
acidic. More sweet, more fruity
For long term storage of wines, how should wines be stored? - ANSWER At a cool
constant temperature
Away from sunshine and bright light
If sealed with a cork, bottle should be stored on their side
What are the optimal service temperatures for Sweet and Sparkling wines? -
ANSWER Sweet wines - well chilled - 6-8°
Sparkling wines - well chilled - 6-10°
What are the aromas associated with the following faults:
Cork Taint
Failure of Closure
Heat Damage - ANSWER Cork Taint - Damp cardboard, lack of fresh fruit flavours
Failure of Closure - Honey, caramel, coffee, lack of freshness and fruitiness
Heat Damage - Lack of fruit character and freshness
Name the main components of a grape and what they contain: - ANSWER Stalk -
Tannins
Skin - Tannins, Colour, Flavours
Pulp - Sugar, Acid, Water
Seeds - Bitter Oils
What is photosynthesis? - ANSWER The process where sunlight, carbon dioxide
and water are combined to produce sugars
,What are the five things a vine needs to grow? - ANSWER Warmth, sunlight,
carbon dioxide, water, nutrients
Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the correct order:
Ripening
Flowering
Extra ripening
Fruit set
Véraison - ANSWER Flowering
Fruit set
Véraison
Ripening
Extra ripening
What changes in grapes as they ripen? - ANSWER Grapes swell with water,
acidity drops, sugar increases, aromas change, in black grapes tannin ripen
What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine for extra ripening? -
ANSWER Grapes build up more sugar and exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually
they turn into raisins as water evaporates. This concentrates sugars, acids and
flavours and dried fruit aromas develop
What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? - ANSWER It makes tiny
holes in the skin of the grape which allows water to evaporate. This concentrates
sugars, acids and flavours.
What are the conditions needed for noble rot to develop? - ANSWER Damp misty
mornings followed by warm dry afternoons
What is the name given to sweet wines made from frozen grapes? - ANSWER
Icewine/Eiswein
Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located? - ANSWER 30° and 50°
north and south of the equator
What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a vineyard? - ANSWER The
temperature decreases with altitude
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? - ANSWER They have a
moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a vineyard? - ANSWER
Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in vineyards? - ANSWER
Mountains can act as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and wind. This
results in sunny summers and long dry autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing? - ANSWER Slopes
facing the equator will receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
, What affect do stony soils have on grape growing? - ANSWER Stones absorb heat
and make the vineyard warmer, this can help with grape ripening
What are problems associated with high levels of rain? - ANSWER High levels of
moisture can help spread fungal disease. Rain close to harvest can cause grapes to
swell and dilute flavours
What happens to vines affected by frost? - ANSWER Spring frost can damage and
kill the vine's new growth. This reduces the number of grapes that can be grown
What is the name of the process of adding water to vines? - ANSWER Irrigation
What are the names of the sprays used to kill fungi and weeds? - ANSWER
Fungicides and herbicides
What does 'organic' mean for grape growing? - ANSWER Grapes grown without
the use of most chemicals
What is the yield? - ANSWER The amount of fruit produced per unit of area
What are the options for harvest? - ANSWER Hand harvest or machine harvest
What is a GI? - ANSWER Geographical indication - a legally defined vineyard area
What is a PDO? - ANSWER Generally small areas with tightly defined regulations
What is a PGI? - ANSWER Generally large areas with less strict regulations
What happens to vines as they age? - ANSWER Older vines produce a small
number of grapes which are more concentrated and complex and can result in
higher quality wines
What does the vintage on a label of wine refer to? - ANSWER The year in which
the grape were harvested
What is the French equivalent to PDO and PGI - ANSWER AOC/AOP and IGP
What is the Italian equivalent to PDO and PGI - ANSWER DOC/DOCG and IGT
What is the Spanish equivalent to PDO and PGI - ANSWER DO/DOCa and Vino
de le Tierra
What is the German equivalent to PDO and PGI - ANSWER
Qualitätswein/Prädikatswein and Landwein
What does crushing do? - ANSWER Splits the grape skins to release some of the
juice
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