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WSET LEVEL 1 (WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST) CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ Define wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A drink made from fermented juice or freshly picked grapes. Fermentation - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Natural process caused by yeast. What does yeast do? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Feed on the sugar, converting it into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas Define Yeast - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>microscopic organisms that live naturally alongside grapes in the vineyard and winery. Wine Types/Styles - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Sparkling

Fortified Light Wines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Still wines Majority fall under this category 8 - 15% alcohol Examples of light wines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Rioja and Chardonnay Examples of Sparking wines - CORRECT ANSWER

Champagne and Cava Sparkling Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine where bubbles of carbon dioxide gas have been trapped in wine. Typically expensive Examples of fortified wine - CORRECT ANSWER Sherry and Port Fortified Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines that have extra alcohol added 15 - 22% alcohol Color styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red - Black grapes - colour comes with the grapes skin White - Juice of white grapes

being cloying. or the yeast can be killed through the addition of extra alcohol. Example of Sweet wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>port Body Styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Bodied Medium Bodied Full Bodied Light bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines light in body are usually refreshing and easy to drink. Example of light bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER

Pinot Grigio Medium Bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>wine will

feel richer and more substantial, this may be because of the grapes used or because the wine may have been in oak barrels, giving extra texture to the wine Example of medium bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER

Merlot

Full bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Powerful and will seem more concentrated and heavy. Due to the ripeness of the grape and for some wines the use of oak. Example of full bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER

Chardonnay Other Factors Wine Styles - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Oak Champagne and Cava Sparkling Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine where bubbles of carbon dioxide gas have been trapped in wine. Typically expensive Examples of fortified wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sherry and Port Fortified Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines that have extra alcohol added 15 - 22% alcohol Color styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red - Black grapes - colour comes with the grapes skin White - Juice of white grapes being cloying. or the yeast can be killed through the addition of extra alcohol. Example of Sweet wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>port Body Styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Bodied Medium Bodied Full Bodied Light bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines light in body are usually refreshing and easy to drink. Example of light bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Pinot Grigio Medium Bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>wine will feel richer and more substantial, this may be because of the grapes used or because the wine may have been in oak barrels, giving extra texture to the wine Example of medium bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Merlot Full bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Powerful and will seem more concentrated and heavy. Due to the ripeness of the grape and for some wines the use of oak. Example of full bodied wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Chardonnay Other Factors Wine Styles - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Oak Tannin Acidity Oak - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Means that the wine has been fermented or matured in oak and will gain flavours, tannin and texture from contact with the wood. Tannin - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Substance found in black grape skins. This makes the mouth feel dry. Acidity - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Comes from grape juice and is important to wine, it gives it the refreshing qualities, this is detected by a watering mouth Cool Climate Wines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mainly white High acidity Lower alcohol

White Grapes - Warmer Region Chardonnay - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sweetness - Dry Flavor - Stone fruits (peach/apricot) Tropical (melon/pineapple/banana) White Grapes - Cooler Region Sauvignon Blanc - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sweetness - Dry Acid - High Flavor - Green fruit/citrus/herbaceous Drink Young White Grapes - Warmer Climate Sauvignon Blanc - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sweetness - Dry Acid - High Flavor - Passionfruit White Grapes - Riesling - CORRECT ANSWER

Sweetness - Dry to Sweet Body - Light to medium Acidity - High Flavor - Stone fruits/citrus/floral to dried apricot/mineral Ages well Black Grapes - Caberet Sauvignon - CORRECT ANSWER Body - Medium to full

Acidity - High Tannin - High Oak - Often used Flavor - Black fruits/herbaceous/spice/tobacco Ages well Blends Black Grapes- Merlot - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Body - Full Acidity - Low Tannin - Low to medium Flavor - Red fruit/black fruit/spice/vanilla Oak can be used Blends Black Grapes- Pinot Noir - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Color - Lighter Body - Light Tannins - Low to medium Acidity - High Flavors - Red berry/barnyard/forest floor Ages more savory Black Grapes - Syrah/Shiraz - CORRECT ANSWER

Color - Dark Body - Full

Flavor - Oak Pinot Grigio - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Italian wine Body - Light Acidity - High Flavor - Light Sauternes - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bordeaux white wine Body - Full Acidity - High Flavor - Stone fruit/honey Soave - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Italian wine Body - Light Acidity - High Flavor - Citrus/apple Cava - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sparkling wine from Spain Body - Light Châteauneuf-du-Pape - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from France Body - Full Flavor - Red fruits/spicy Rioja - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from Spain

Body - Full Flavor - Red Fruit/spicy oak Chianti - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from Italy Body - Medium Acidity - High Tannin - High Beaujolais - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from France Body - Light Tannins - Low Flavor - Red fruit Unoaked White Grapes Winemaking Process - CORRECT ANSWER

Press Ferment Mature Bottle Black Grapes Winemaking Process - CORRECT ANSWER Ferment Press Mature Bottle

Sweet Taste: Flavor Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER

Fruits Spices Vegetables Oak Wet leaves Mushrooms Taste: Body - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Medium Full (skim-whole milk) Taste: Tannins - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Furry Feel Taste: Acid - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mouthwatering Taste: Alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Burn Wine Storage - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Cool and constant temperature On its side

Color - Dark Body - Full Flavor - Oak Pinot Grigio - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Italian wine Body - Light Acidity - High Flavor - Light Sauternes - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bordeaux white wine Body - Full Acidity - High Flavor - Stone fruit/honey Soave - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Italian wine Body - Light Acidity - High Flavor - Citrus/apple Cava - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Sparkling wine from Spain Body - Light Châteauneuf-du-Pape - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from France Body - Full Flavor - Red fruits/spicy Rioja - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from Spain Body - Full Flavor - Red Fruit/spicy oak Chianti - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from Italy Body - Medium Acidity - High Tannin - High Beaujolais - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red wine from France Body - Light Tannins - Low Flavor - Red fruit Unoaked White Grapes Winemaking Process - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Press Ferment Mature Bottle Black Grapes Winemaking Process - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Ferment Press Mature Bottle Sweet Taste: Flavor Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Fruits Spices Vegetables Oak Wet leaves Mushrooms Taste: Body - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Medium Full (skim-whole milk) Taste: Tannins - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Furry Feel Taste: Acid - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mouthwatering Taste: Alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Burn Wine Storage - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Cool and constant temperature On its side Away from strong sunshine or artificial light

Wine Lists - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>By Country: Region Varietal: Types of grapes Progressive: Body Sparkling wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>6- 10 C Sweet white wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER

6-8 C Light/medium-bodied white or rosé serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>7-10 C Medium/full-bodied oaked white wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>10-13 C

Light-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER

13 C Standard 750ml bottle = - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>6 x 125 ml glasses 4 x 175 ml glasses 3 x 250 ml glasses Medium/full-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>15-18 C

Bitterness in food: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Increases the bitterness in wine Chili heat in food increases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bitterness, acidity and alcohol burn in wine Chili heat in food decreases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Body, richness, sweetness and fruitiness in wine Pair high acid foods with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>High acid wines Dishes high in sugar should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine that has at least as much sugar Dishes high in umami should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines more fruity than tannic Dishes high in bitterness should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low-tannin red wine Dishes high in chili heat should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low tannin red wines with low alcohol

Opening a bottle of light wine - CORRECT ANSWER

Clean the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth Draw the cork as gently and cleanly as possible using

6-8 C Light/medium-bodied white or rosé serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>7-10 C Medium/full-bodied oaked white wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>10-13 C Light-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>13 C Standard 750ml bottle = - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>6 x 125 ml glasses 4 x 175 ml glasses 3 x 250 ml glasses Medium/full-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>15-18 C Bitterness in food: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Increases the bitterness in wine Chili heat in food increases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bitterness, acidity and alcohol burn in wine Chili heat in food decreases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Body, richness, sweetness and fruitiness in wine Pair high acid foods with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>High acid wines Dishes high in sugar should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine that has at least as much sugar Dishes high in umami should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines more fruity than tannic Dishes high in bitterness should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low-tannin red wine Dishes high in chili heat should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low tannin red wines with low alcohol Opening a bottle of light wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Clean the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth Draw the cork as gently and cleanly as possible using corkscrew. Give the neck a final clean inside and out. Opening a bottle of sparkling wine - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage. 10-13 C Light-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>13 C Standard 750ml bottle = - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>6 x 125 ml glasses 4 x 175 ml glasses 3 x 250 ml glasses Medium/full-bodied red wine serving temp: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>15-18 C Bitterness in food: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Increases the bitterness in wine Chili heat in food increases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bitterness, acidity and alcohol burn in wine Chili heat in food decreases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Body, richness, sweetness and fruitiness in wine Pair high acid foods with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>High acid wines Dishes high in sugar should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine that has at least as much sugar Dishes high in umami should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines more fruity than tannic Dishes high in bitterness should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low-tannin red wine Dishes high in chili heat should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low tannin red wines with low alcohol Opening a bottle of light wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Clean the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth Draw the cork as gently and cleanly as possible using corkscrew. Give the neck a final clean inside and out. Opening a bottle of sparkling wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage. The cork must be kept securely in place from the moment the wire cage is loosened. Tilt the bottle at an angle of 30 degree, gripping the cork, and use the other hand to grip the base of the bottle. Turn the bottle not the cork Hold the cork steady, resisting its tendency to fly out, and Increases the bitterness in wine Chili heat in food increases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Bitterness, acidity and alcohol burn in wine Chili heat in food decreases the perception: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Body, richness, sweetness and fruitiness in wine Pair high acid foods with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>High acid wines Dishes high in sugar should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wine that has at least as much sugar Dishes high in umami should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Wines more fruity than tannic Dishes high in bitterness should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low-tannin red wine Dishes high in chili heat should be paired with: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>White or low tannin red wines with low alcohol Opening a bottle of light wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Clean the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth Draw the cork as gently and cleanly as possible using corkscrew. Give the neck a final clean inside and out. Opening a bottle of sparkling wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage. The cork must be kept securely in place from the moment the wire cage is loosened. Tilt the bottle at an angle of 30 degree, gripping the cork, and use the other hand to grip the base of the bottle. Turn the bottle not the cork Hold the cork steady, resisting its tendency to fly out, and ease it slowly out of the bottle. The gas pressure should be released with a quiet 'shut' not an explosion and flying cork. methods used to preserve wine - CORRECT ANSWER Vacuum and blanket systems vacuum system - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>these are systems where the oxygen is removed from the bottle and the bottle is sealed

15 - 22% alcohol Color styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Red - Black grapes White - Juice of white grapes Rosé - Black grapes with less contact with skins Sweetness Styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Dry - Majority of all wines Medium - Usually white or rosé Sweet - Thicker & Richer Body Styles of Wine - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Light Bodied Medium Bodied Full Bodied Other Factors Wine Styles - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Oak Tannin Acidity Cool Climate Wines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mainly white High acidity Lower alcohol

Cool Climate Wine Regions - CORRECT ANSWER

Northern France Germany Washington Oregan Warm Climate Wines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mainly Red High Alcohol Rich in Flavor Warm Climate Wine Regions - CORRECT ANSWER Southern France Central Spain Australia California Cooler Region Chardonnay - CORRECT ANSWER Sweetness - Dry Color - Pale Flavor - Green fruits (apple/citrus) High acid Warmer Region Chardonnay - CORRECT ANSWER Sweetness - Dry Flavor -