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WSET Level 2 Award Practice Exam Answers and Questions on Wine Tasting and Varieties, Exams of Banking Law and Practice

A practice exam with questions and answers on various aspects of wine tasting and varieties, including color, pairing, production regions, grape varieties, and tasting conditions. It covers topics such as rosé wine color, dessert wine pairing, chianti production, grape varieties in alsace, varietal labelling, and wine styles in different climates.

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2023/2024

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Where does a rosé wine get is color from?

  1. Artificial Coloring
  2. The addition of red wine
  3. The skins of black grapes
  4. Stainless steel tanks. - Correct answer Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 3. The skins of black grapes Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert?
  5. High acid, low tannin red wine
  6. Dry, light bodied white wine
  7. High tannin, full bodied red wine
  8. Sweet, high acid white wine. - Correct answer Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert? 4. Sweet, high acid white wine. In which country is Chianti DOCG Produced? - Correct answer in which country is Chianti DOCG Produced? Italy Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Retie?
  9. Riesling
  10. Pinot Noir
  11. Semillon
  12. Syrah - Correct answer which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Retie? 2. Pinot Noir Which spirit uses the term London Dry? - Correct answer which spirit uses the term London Dry? Gin What style of wine is Ruther glen Muscat?
  13. Dry Fortified White
  14. Sweet Fortified White
  15. Dry Fortified Red
  16. Sweet Fortified Red - Correct answer what style of wine is Ruther glen Muscat?

2. Sweet Fortified White In which country is the county of Sonoma? - Correct answer in which country is the county of Sonoma? USA Which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation? - Correct answer which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation? Carbon Dioxide Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argentina?

  1. Gewürztraminer
  2. Nebbiolo
  3. Mable
  4. Grenache - Correct answer Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argentina? 3. Mable Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched?
  5. Ouray and Italy
  6. Beaujolais and Bordeaux
  7. Meursault and Portugal
  8. Tempranillo and Rioja - Correct answer Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched? 4. Tempranillo and Rioja Which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine?
  9. Good natural daylight
  10. No distracting smells
  11. Dark wooden surfaces and walls
  12. A clean ISO tasting glass - Correct answer which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine? 3. Dark wooden surfaces and walls Which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unbaked white wines that are high in acidity?
  13. Riesling
  14. Chardonnay
  1. Merlot
  2. Gamey - Correct answer which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unbaked white wines that are high in acidity? 1. Riesling Which ONE of the following is a varietals labelled wine?
  3. Gevery-Chambertin
  4. Pouilly-Fuissé
  5. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
  6. Saint-Emilio - Correct answer Which ONE of the following is a varietals labelled wine? 3. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc In which country is the region of Maypop?
  7. USA
  8. Australia
  9. Chile
  10. Argentina - Correct answer in which country is the region of Maypop? 3. Chile What style of wine is Sect?
  11. Dry, still wine
  12. Sweet, still wine
  13. Sparkling wine
  14. Fortified wine - Correct answer what style of wine is Sect? 3. Sparkling wine When drinking wine, tannin is detected by______________.
  15. A mouth-drying bitter sensation
  16. Making your mouth water
  17. Producing sweet ripe flavors
  18. Producing salty tangy flavors - Correct answer when drinking wine, tannin is detected by______________. 1. A mouth-drying bitter sensation In which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown?
  19. Alsace
  20. Bordeaux
  21. Burgundy
  1. Rhône - Correct answer in which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown? 1. Alsace Which ONE of the following wines benefits from being served lightly chilled?
  2. Ruby Port
  3. Papilla
  4. Beaujolais
  5. Australian Shiraz - Correct answer Which ONE of the following wines benefits from being served lightly chilled? 3. Beaujolais In which country is Aisles produced?
  6. Spain
  7. Portugal
  8. Italy
  9. Germany - Correct answer in which country is Aisles produced? 4. Germany Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing long-lived Semillon wines that are dry, light body and alcohol, but high in acidity?
  10. Hunter Valley
  11. Tasmania
  12. Ruther glen
  13. GIs borne - Correct answer Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing long-lived Semillon wines that are dry, light body and alcohol, but high in acidity? 1. Hunter Valley Which country is VIN de pays produced in?
  14. Italy
  15. Germany
  16. Spain
  17. France - Correct answer which country is VIN de Pays produced in? 4. France Where is Taraji Produced?
  18. Hungary
  19. France
  1. Germany
  2. Australia - Correct answer where is Taraji Produced? 1. Hungary Which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates?
  3. Grenache
  4. Pinot Noir
  5. Shiraz
  6. Cabernet Sauvignon - Correct answer which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates? 2. Pinot Noir Which of the following do vines need for healthy growth?
  7. Sunlight
  8. Warmth
  9. Water
  10. Nutrients - Correct answer which of the following do vines need for healthy growth? 1. Sunlight 2. Warmth 3. Water 4. Nutrients Where are grapes vines from wine production mainly planted?
  11. near the equator
  12. between 15° - 30° latitude
  13. between 30° - 50° Latitude
  14. Between 50° - 70°Latitude - Correct answer where are grapes vines from wine production mainly planted? 3. Between 30° - 50° Latitude What would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese?
  15. Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin
  16. Dry, high tannin red wine
  17. Dry, delicately flavored, high acid white wine.
  18. Dry Sparkling wine - Correct answer what would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese? 1. Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin Where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from?
  1. Leaves and Sticks
  2. Pulp and Yeast
  3. Seeds and Pulp
  4. Skins and Stalks - Correct answer where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from? 4. Skins and Stalks What style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate?
  5. High alcohol, light body, high acid
  6. Low alcohol, light body, high acid, low tannin
  7. High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin
  8. Low alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin - Correct answer what style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate? 3. High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin Which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak aging?
  9. Vanilla
  10. Red fruits
  11. Butter
  12. Cassis - Correct answer which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak aging? 1. Vanilla Which of the following is NOT a classic region from Chardonnay?
  13. Chablis
  14. Macon
  15. Bordeaux
  16. Côte d'Or - Correct answer which of the following is NOT a classic region from Chardonnay? 3. Bordeaux Which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir?
  17. Strawberries
  18. Mushrooms
  19. Cherries
  20. Blackcurrant - Correct answer which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir? 1. Strawberries 2. Mushrooms 3. Cherries

Where are the AC regions of Portal and Saint-Emilio?

  1. Rioja
  2. Mosel
  3. Chianti
  4. Bordeaux - Correct answer where the AC regions of Portal and Saint-Emilio are. 4. Bordeaux Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot?
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon
  6. Riesling
  7. Pinot Noir
  8. Grenache - Correct answer Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot? 1. Cabernet Sauvignon Which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine?
  9. Cabernet Sauvignon
  10. Grenache
  11. Pinot Gris
  12. Syrah - Correct answer which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine. 3. Pinot Gris Which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Einstein?
  13. Germany
  14. Spain
  15. Portugal
  16. France - Correct answer which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Einstein? 1. Germany Which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti?
  17. Pinot Noir
  18. Syrah
  19. Tempranillo
  20. Sangiovese - Correct answer which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti? 4. Sangiovese What does Jove indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine?
  1. The wine is sweet.
  2. The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing
  3. The wine has been aged at least a year in oak
  4. The wine is white. - Correct answer what does Jove indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine? 2. The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing "Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a...
  5. Champagne NV
  6. South African Chain Blanc
  7. New Zealand Pinot Noir
  8. Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon - Correct answer "Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a... 2. South African Chain Blanc What is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines?
  9. They are the cheapest to make
  10. You can bottle them sooner than tank fermented wines
  11. The second fermentation gives the wine sweetness
  12. The wine gains complex aromas and flavors - Correct answer what is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines? 4. The wine gains complex aromas and flavors What methods are used to make a sweet wine?
  13. Interrupting the fermentation
  14. Adding sweet component.
  15. Concentration of grape juices
  16. Boiling the wine. - Correct answer what methods are used to make a sweet wine? 1. Interrupting the fermentation 2. Adding sweet component 3. Concentration of grape juices A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be?
  17. Ruby
  18. LBV
  19. Tawny
  20. Vintage - Correct answer A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be?

3. Tawny Which spirit is made from distilled beer?

  1. Tequila
  2. Rum
  3. Whisky
  4. Brandy - Correct answer which spirit is made from distilled beer? 3. Whisky Tequila must be...
  5. Aged
  6. Made in the tequila region in Mexico
  7. Made from Blue Agave. - Correct answer Tequila must be... 2. Made in the tequila region in Mexico 3. Made from Blue Agave. Which ONE of the following statements is true?
  8. Liqueurs must be sweetened
  9. Liqueurs always have higher alcohol than spirits
  10. Liqueurs may only use rum as a base
  11. Liqueurs may only use natural flavors and sweeteners. - Correct answer Which ONE of the following statements is true? 1. Liqueurs must be sweetened Frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of...
  12. Alcohol dependence
  13. Cirrhosis of the liver
  14. Cardiac arrest and stroke - Correct answer frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of... 1. Alcohol dependence 2. Cirrhosis of the liver 3. Cardiac arrest and stroke Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in...
  15. Northern Italy
  16. Central Spain
  17. The Loire Valley
  18. Southern Germany - Correct answer Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in...

1. Northern Italy "Ruby red, with aromas of blackberry, plum and toasty oak, medium body and high tannins" best describes which wine?

  1. Beaujolais Villages
  2. Hunter Valley Semillon
  3. Ribera de Duero Carranza
  4. Argentinian Torrents - Correct answer "Ruby red, with aromas of blackberry, plum and toasty oak, medium body and high tannins" best describes which wine? 3. Ribera de Duero Carranza Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is...
  5. Pale lemon
  6. Deep ruby
  7. Deep gold
  8. Medium garnet - Correct answer Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is... 2. Deep ruby Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is...
  9. Light in intensity with aromas of citrus, green apple and green pepper.
  10. Medium in intensity with aromas of strawberries, wet leaves and cabbage.
  11. Pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke.
  12. Pronounced in intensity with aromas of peach, tropical fruit, butterscotch and vanilla. - Correct answer Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is... 3. Pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke. Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is...
  13. Sweet, high in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of apricots, marmalade and lime.
  14. off-dry, medium in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of red apple, peach and lychee
  15. Dry, low in acidity, light in body, with low tannins and flavors of cherries, raspberries and wet leaves.
  16. Dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar. - Correct answer Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is...

4. Dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar.