Wset Level 2 Practice UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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WSET Level 2
Wset Level 2 Practice UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Describe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - CORRECT ANSWER- high quality wine with
pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant, and cedar. full body and high tannin
What variety is not used in a Cape Blend? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pinot No...
Wset Level 2 Practice UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Describe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - CORRECT ANSWER- high quality wine with
pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant, and cedar. full body and high tannin
What variety is not used in a Cape Blend? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pinot Noir
What varieties are used in a Cape Blend? - CORRECT ANSWER- Pinotage, cabernet
sauvignon, and merlot
A light-bodied Pinot Noir wine was made in France and has low tannins, high acidity, and
fresh red fruit aromas of cherry & strawberries. From which appellation would you expect the
wine to have been produced? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bourgogne AOC
Garganega - CORRECT ANSWER- Widely planted white variety in Veneto Italy and is the
most important variety in Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC. Soave is typically fermented
in inert vessels and is not matured in oak.
Cool Climate - CORRECT ANSWER- less than 16ºC average mean growing season temp.
Moderate Climate - CORRECT ANSWER- 16.5ºC - 18.5ºC average mean growing season
temp.
Warm Climate - CORRECT ANSWER- 18.5ºC - 21ºC average mean growing season temp
Hot Climate - CORRECT ANSWER- above 21ºC average mean growing season temp.
Which of these is an NOT an aromatic grape variety?
a. viognier
b. chardonnay
c. gewurtztraminer
d. riesling - CORRECT ANSWER- chardonnay
, Warm- Climate chardonnay is likely to go through - CORRECT ANSWER- acidification- the
process of adding extra acid during winemaking to balance alcohol and body
A grape grower harvests grapes that have lower levels of sugar, higher levels of acid and
herbaceous flavors. When did they likely harvest the grapes? - CORRECT ANSWER- early
in the ripening process
Joven - CORRECT ANSWER-
Crianza - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reserva - CORRECT ANSWER-
Gran Reserva - CORRECT ANSWER-
California Zinfandel Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER- Full body, high acidity, high
alcohol, high tannin, and blackberry aromas
T/F: Most Cava is aged on its lees for a shorter amount of time than Champagne - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
T/F: Cava production is dominated by a small number of large brands who make high
volumes of simple, non-vintage wines - CORRECT ANSWER- True
Cava grapes need to be harvest early to - CORRECT ANSWER- retain high acidity
What effect does acidity in foods have on a wine? - CORRECT ANSWER- less drying &
bitter, less acidic, more sweet & fruity
When are frosts a particular risk in many regions? - CORRECT ANSWER- Spring
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