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WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A cave cooperative is a - ANSWER--winemaking facility shared by a number of grape farmers malolactic fermentation - ANSWER--softens harsh acids 2 famous regions in Cote d'Or are - ANSWER--Meursalut and Puligny- Montrachet Pouilly-Fuisse is the name of - ANSWER--a wine in the Macconais region of Burgundy yarra Valley, adelaide river & margaret river are regions in - ANSWER-- Australia Sonoma and CArneros are regions in - ANSWER--California most well known region in Argentina - ANSWER--Mendoza charldonnay grapes - ANSWER--can tolerate wide ranges of soils and climates WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ gevrey-chambertin and Nuits-St.Georges are - ANSWER--villages known for pinot noir grape growing pfalz and Baden are famous wine regions in Germany bc - ANSWER-- they produce P.Noir with light body and red berry fruit P.Noir in germany is - ANSWER--produced in large volumes New Zealand Pinots are - ANSWER--more full bodied with lower acidity and more intense fruit than Burgunday New Zealand Pinots are grown in - ANSWER--Central Otago and Marlborough Australian regions for Pinot - ANSWER--Yarra Valley and Mornington Penninsula in Victoria Chile is one of the rare places where inexpensive is produced - ANSWER--P.Noir Cab Sauv and Merlot are often blended together bc - ANSWER--merlot adds body and softness to the wine WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ welschriesling and olaszrisling are - ANSWER--varieties unrelated to riesling typical syrah wine is - ANSWER--full bodied with aromas of dark fruit and dark chocolate typical grenache - ANSWER--light color (but full body), red fruit and spicy notes grenache is widely used for rose - ANSWER--in france and spain Cote Rotie and Hermitage are wine regions - ANSWER--in northern Rhone where they produce high quality wines Cotes du Rhone and Cote du Rhone Villlage are appellations in - ANSWER--southern rhone Chateauneuf-du-pape - ANSWER--high quality, famous wine region in the Southern Rhone famous australian wine regions for producing shiraz - ANSWER--Hunter VAlley, Mclaren Vale, Barossa Valley WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ classic region for Pinot Gris in France - ANSWER--Alsace pinot gris is grown in these 3 countries - ANSWER--New Zealand, Italy, Alsace best pinto grigio wines come from .. - ANSWER--trentino-alto adige and Fruiuli-Venezia-Giulia Verdicchio is a white grape variety in the Marche region - ANSWER-- with high acidity and flavors of lemon, fennel, and bitter almond best examples of VErdicchio are found in - ANSWER--VErdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Trebbiano is used mostly for - ANSWER--inexpensive neutral white wines soave and soave classico DOC are - ANSWER--white wines from north- east Italy made from garganega GAVI DOCG - ANSWER--light white made from Cortese, high acid with notes of green apple and citrus WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Tlouraine in the Loire valley is a - ANSWER--cool climate that produces chenin blanc Chenin Blanc is widely grown - ANSWER--in South Africa Muscadet , Loire VAlley produces - ANSWER--med body, dry, unoaked whites made from the grape Melon Blanc (light, with neutral fruit and med or high acid) Viognier can be found in - ANSWER--NOrthern Rhone, Southern France, Chile, Argentina, Australia, California Rias Baixas in Spain produces - ANSWER--fresh white white made from albarino BOrdeaux and Hunter Valley, Australia grow this white grape - ANSWER--Semillion gewurztraminer has an aroma profile of - ANSWER--flora perfumes as lychee, grape, tropical fruit, sweet spices well known regions for Gewurstraminer - ANSWER--Alsace and New Zealand WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ nearly all sparkling wines are made using of of 2 methods - ANSWER-- bottle or tank 2nd fermentation is achieved by - ANSWER--adding sugar and yeast yeast autolysis - ANSWER--process that can last for months or years accounting for special flavors the sweetness of trad method sparkling is achieved by - ANSWER--the dosage transfer method is not allowed - ANSWER--in CHampagne or Cava transfer method is allowed in - ANSWER--New Zealand and Australia cava - ANSWER--traditional method sparkling wine in spain methode cap classique - ANSWER--traditional method in South Africa 2 ways to make sweet wine - ANSWER--interrupt fermentation or add sweet component WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ to fortify a wine means - ANSWER--to add alcohol part way through the fermentation muscat de beaumes de venise and Rutherglen (australia) - ANSWER-- are vin doux naturels Sherry achieves its sweetness by adding - ANSWER--PX, grape juice and alcohol concentration of sugar in the grapes can be done by - ANSWER--drying the grapes, noble rot, freezing the grapes trockenbeerensausle, sauternes and tokaji are - ANSWER--sweet wines, produced by botrytis grapes that are susceptible to noble rot - ANSWER--riesling, semillion, Chenin Blanc descriptive terms for aromas of noble rot - ANSWER--honey, dried apricot, ryebread, sweet biscuits, cabbage, orange marmalade, pineapple, mushroom WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Sauternes - ANSWER--sweet wine located in the south Graves AC in Bordeaux, Semillon is main grape eiswein flavors - ANSWER--very pure, pronounced varietal fruity flavors, high acid, full body, syrupy sweetness Sherry and port - ANSWER--town of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain and upper Douro in Portugal sherry is a dry wine - ANSWER--that can be sweetened after aging from pale to amber to black - sherry - ANSWER--FAOPX - Fino, amontillado, olorosso, PX LPV - late bottled vintage - ANSWER--similar to reserve ruby but come from a single year's harvest vintage ports - ANSWER--aged for short period in large oak vessels, benefit greatly from bottle age tawny ports - ANSWER--lighter port, toffee and caramel flavors WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ place for acidity to be tasted - ANSWER--sides of tongue place for bitterness to be detected - ANSWER--back of tongue good balance - ANSWER--the sweetness, fruitiness , tannin and acidity will be in balance pairing wine with sweet food makes the wine - ANSWER--seem to have more bitterness and acidity sweetness in food - ANSWER--increases wine bitterness, acidity and burning effect of alcohol acidity in food makes the wine - ANSWER--seem more body, sweetness & fruitiness , decreases the perception of acidity in wine pairing wine with salty food makes the wine - ANSWER--increase the perception of wine, decreases bitterness and acidity your liver can only break down approx - ANSWER--10 g per hour best temp to serve sweet wine - ANSWER--6-8 Celsius WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ in order to grow and produce healthy grapes, a vine needs.. - ANSWER-- co2, sunlight, water, warmth & nutrients climate describes - ANSWER--the weather conditions we might expect in a typical year sunlight - ANSWER--the source of energy that allows the grape to combine co2 and water into sugar climate - ANSWER--weather conditions (temps, rainfall, sunshine) we may expect in a typical year. latitude is determine by - ANSWER--altitude, latitude and oceans ideal warmth for grapes is - ANSWER--not too little, not too much the most important time of the weather condition is when.. - ANSWER-- the grapes are ripening. yields influence quality.. - ANSWER--lower yields give better quality WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ fermentation temp of white wine - ANSWER--12-22 sweetness in wine is mostly caused by - ANSWER--unfermented sugars in the wine fermentation temp in red wine - ANSWER--20-32 extraction of colors in red wines can be done by - ANSWER--pumping over or punched down skins american oak compared to European oak - ANSWER--less expensive with aromas of coconut and vanilla TBA - ANSWER--sweet wine affected by noble rot 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 WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are two techniques for extracting colour and tannins from grape skins during red wine fermentation? - ANSWER--Punching down and pumping over What are two techniques for making rosé wines? - ANSWER--Short maceration and blending State the production steps in the correct order for making white wine: - ANSWER--Crushing, pressing, alcoholic fermentation, storage or maturation, packaging What are the 4 methods of making sweet wines? - ANSWER--Using grapes with concentrated grape sugars Removing the yeast Killing the yeast Adding sweetness to a dry wine What are the 3 adjustments that winemakers can sometimes use to correct the balance of a wine? - ANSWER--Add sugar Add acid Reduce acid WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is the typical temperature range for red wine fermentation? - ANSWER--20°C to 32°C What is the typical temperature range for white wine fermentation? - ANSWER--12°C to 22°C What materials are inert winery vessels made from? - ANSWER-- Stainless steel or concrete What are two reasons a winemaker would use oak barrels? - ANSWER-- Oak can add flavours to wine (vanilla, smoke, cedar). Oak can allow flavours of the wine to evolve as a result of interaction with oxygen What are two oak alternatives to using barrels? - ANSWER--Oak staves or oak chips What does malolactic conversion do? - ANSWER--Lowers the acidity of the wine and can give buttery flavours What is the result of lees contact? - ANSWER--Increases the body of the wine and can add flavours such as biscuit and bread WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are reasons for blending a wine? - ANSWER--Consistency, complexity What does a wine need in order to mature in the bottle? - ANSWER-- Concentration of flavour, and high acid, tannin or sweetness What climates are best for Pinot Noir production? - ANSWER--Cool to moderate What is the typical acidity, tannin and flavour of a Pinot Noir? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Tannin - low to medium Flavour - red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red cherry) What is the climate of Burgundy? - ANSWER--Cool to moderate What style of wine would you expect from a red Bourgogne AOC? - ANSWER--Light to medium body with low tannins, high acidity, red fruit flavours, not suitable for aging What are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in the Côte d'Or? - ANSWER--Gevrey-Chambertin AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are the best climates for Riesling production? - ANSWER--Cool to moderate What difference in flavours would you expect from 'just-ripe' Riesling compared to 'extra-ripe' Riesling? - ANSWER--Just-ripe - apple, pear, lemon, lime Extra-ripe - peach, apricot, mango, pineapple, dried apricots What level of sweetness and acidity can be produced in a Riesling? - ANSWER--Sweetness - Dry, off-dry, medium, sweet Acidity - high What are the important regions for Riesling production in Germany? - ANSWER--Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz What makes Alsace AOC suitable for Riesling production? - ANSWER-- Cool climate, protected by the Vosges mountains, dry and sunny with south and south-east facing slopes Put the six Prädikat categories in order from least ripe to most ripe: - ANSWER--Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are the two regions in Australia associated with Premium Riesling production? - ANSWER--Clare Valley and Eden Valley What climates are suitable for Chenin Blanc production? - ANSWER-- Cool, moderate and warm What is the area of the Loire Valley that produces a variety of styles of Chenin Blanc? - ANSWER--Vouvray AOC What does the labelling term 'Demi-Sec' mean on a bottle of Vouvray AOC? - ANSWER--The wine has off-dry or medium sweetness What flavours would you expect in a Chenin Blanc produced in South Africa? - ANSWER--Pronounced tropical fruit (pineapple, mango) and often flavours from oak (vanilla, smoke) What climates are suitable for Semillon production? - ANSWER-- Moderate and warm What is the grape variety often blended with Sémillon in white Bordeaux wines? - ANSWER--Sauvignon Blanc WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is the sub-region of Bordeaux famous for sweet wine production? - ANSWER--Sauternes AOC What is the typical acidity, body and flavours in a mature Hunter Valley Semillon? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Body - light Flavours - honey and nuts Where is the Furmint variety grown? - ANSWER--Hungary What is the technique used to make the sweet Tokaji Aszú? - ANSWER-- Noble rot/botrytis What level of sweetness and acidity would you expect in a Tokaji Aszú wine? - ANSWER--Sweetness - sweet Acidity - high What climates are suitable for Chardonnay production? - ANSWER-- Cool, moderate and warm What are the typical flavours of Chardonnay in cool, moderate and warm climates? - ANSWER--Cool - apple, pear, lemon, wet stones WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are the two regions of the Loire Valley associated with top quality Sauvignon Blanc? - ANSWER--Sancerre AOC Pouilly-Fumé AOC What are the two AOCs within Bordeaux associated with very good to outstanding quality dry Sauvignon Blanc based wines, often blended with Sémillon and matured in oak and bottle? - ANSWER--Graves AOC Pessac-Léognan AOC What is the region in New Zealand that produces lots of Sauvignon Blanc? - ANSWER--Marlborough What are the moderating influences in Constantia and Elgin that make them suitable for Sauvignon Blanc production? - ANSWER--Constantia - cooling sea breezes Elgin - altitude What climates are best suited to Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris production? - ANSWER--Cool or moderate What is the typical body and finish for a Veneto IGT Pinot Grigio? - ANSWER--Body - light Finish - short WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is typical acidity, body and flavours for an Alsace Grand Cru AOC Pinot Gris? - ANSWER--Acidity - medium Body - full Flavours - peach, mango, ginger What does the labelling term 'Vendanges Tardives' mean? - ANSWER-- Late harvest What climates are best suited to Gewurztraminer production? - ANSWER--Cool or moderate What are the typical aroma characteristics of a Gewurztraminer wine? - ANSWER--Rose, lychee, peach, apricot Which French region is most famous for Gewurztraminer production? - ANSWER--Alsace AOC What climate is best suited to Viognier production? - ANSWER-- Moderate What is the typical acidity, body and flavour of a Viognier wine? - ANSWER--Acidity - low to medium WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Body - medium to full Flavour - blossom, peach, apricot Which French AOC produces the finest examples of Viognier? - ANSWER--Condrieu AOC Which grape variety is grown in Rías Baixas DO? - ANSWER--Albariño What winemaking method is sometimes used to add secondary characteristics to an Albariño wine? - ANSWER--Lees contact What climates are best suited to Merlot production? - ANSWER-- Moderate and warm Which grape variety is Merlot often blended with? - ANSWER--Cabernet Sauvignon What regions in Bordeaux are often referred to as the 'Left Bank'? - ANSWER--Médoc and Graves AOC (including Haut-Médoc AOC, Margaux AOC, Pauillac AOC, Pessac-Léognan AOC) What regions in Bordeaux are often referred to as the 'Right Bank'? - ANSWER--Saint-Émilion and Pomerol WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What labelling terms can be used to indicate the best wines from the best Châteaux in Bordeaux? - ANSWER--Grand Cru Classé/Cru Classé What labelling term can be used in Bordeaux on very good to outstanding wines that are not classified as Grand Cru Classé? - ANSWER--Cru Bourgeois What sub-regions of Napa Valley are famous for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are full-bodied with pronounced ripe-black fruit flavours and high ripe tannins - ANSWER--Oakville Rutherford Calistoga What varieties may be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile? - ANSWER--Merlot and Carmenère What region in Australia has a reputation for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines with a distinct herbal characteristic? - ANSWER-- Coonawarra What climates are best suited to Syrah/Shiraz production? - ANSWER-- Moderate and warm WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What flavours would you expect from a moderate climate Syrah? - ANSWER--Fresh black fruit (black cherry, blackberry), herbal and black pepper What flavours would you expect from a warm climate Shiraz? - ANSWER--Cooked black fruits and liquorice What is the key natural factor that helps Syrah grapes to ripen in vineyards in the Northern Rhône? - ANSWER--Steep slopes Which grape variety can be co-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie? - ANSWER--Viognier What is the small appellation in the Northern Rhône with a reputation for top quality Syrah wines? - ANSWER--Hermitage AOC Which warm climate region of Australia produces high quality Shiraz wines from some of the world's oldest vines? - ANSWER--Barossa Valley What natural factors moderate the temperature of Hunter Valley? - ANSWER--Cloud cover and sea breezes WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is the most important region for Gamay production? - ANSWER-- Beaujolais AOC What are the typical acidity, tannins and flavours expected from a Gamay wine? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Tannins - low to medium Flavours - red fruit (raspberry, red cherry, red plum) What service temperature is often recommended for Beaujolais wines? - ANSWER--Lightly chilled What difference would you expect between a Beaujolais AOC wine and a Beaujolais Villages AOC wine? - ANSWER--Beaujolais Villages wines typically have greater flavour intensity and body What is an example of a Beaujolais cru? - ANSWER--Fleurie AOC What climate is best suited to Grenache production? - ANSWER--Warm What are the typical levels of acidity, tannin and flavour expected from a Grenache wine? - ANSWER--Acidity - low Tannin - low to medium WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is the country most associated with Carmenère production? - ANSWER--Chile What acidity, tannin and flavour would you expect from a wine made from Carmenère? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Tannin - high Not fully ripe flavour - green bell pepper, tomato leaf Fully ripe flavour - blackberry Oak - coffee, chocolate What is the country most associated with Malbec production? - ANSWER--Argentina What body, tannin and flavour would you expect from a Mendoza Malbec? - ANSWER--Body - full Tannin - high Flavour - blackberry, black plum What is the black grape variety that has been specifically developed for the warm dry climate of South Africa? - ANSWER--Pinotage WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What acidity, tannin and flavour would expect from a wine made from Pinotage? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Tannin - medium Flavour - strawberry, raspberry, red cherry What is the term used for South African red wines that blend Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other varieties? - ANSWER--Cape Blends What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Cortese? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Body - light Flavours - Blossom, apple, pear, lemon What DOCG in Italy produces wines made from Cortese? - ANSWER-- Gavi DOCG What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Garganega? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, peach WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What two DOCs produces dry wines made from Garganega? - ANSWER- -Soave DOC Soave DOC Classico What method for making a sweet wine is used in Recioto di Soave DOCG? - ANSWER--Dried grapes - appassimento What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Verdicchio? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Body - medium Flavours - apple, pear, lemon, fennel What DOC in Italy produces wines made from Verdicchio? - ANSWER-- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC What acidity, body and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Fiano? - ANSWER--Acidity - medium Body - medium to full Flavours - peach, melon, mango What DOCG in Italy produces wines made from Fiano? - ANSWER-- Fiano di Avellino DOCG WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are two DOCGs famous for Sangiovese production? - ANSWER-- Chianti DOCG Brunello di Montalcino DOCG What does the labelling term 'classico' indicate on Italian wines? - ANSWER--Made from grapes at the historic centre of the region. They typically produce grapes that are more concentrated in flavour than those from the broader region What does the labelling term 'riserva' indicate on Italian wines? - ANSWER--A DOC or DOCG wine that has been aged for a set number of month before release What acidity, tannin and flavours would you expect from a wine made from Montepulciano? - ANSWER--Acidity - medium Tannin - high Flavours - black plum, black cherry What is the DOC famous for Montepulciano production? - ANSWER-- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ In sparkling wine production, what level of acidity and alcohol would typically be required for the base wine? - ANSWER--Acidity - high Alcohol - low In sparkling wine production, what is added to the base wine to start the second fermentation? - ANSWER--Yeast and sugar In sparkling wine production, what vessels are used for the second fermentation? - ANSWER--Tank or bottle In the traditional method, what happens as a result of yeast autolysis? - ANSWER--Lees impart flavours of biscuit and bread to the wine In the traditional method, what does the term 'riddling' refer to? - ANSWER--Moving the deposit of lees to the neck of the bottle In the traditional method, what does the term 'disgorgement' refer to? - ANSWER--The neck of the bottle is frozen, the crown cap is removed, the yeast is ejected In the traditional method, what does the term 'dosage' refer to? - ANSWER--Adding a mixture of wine and sugar to the wine WSET LEVEL 2 WINES LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What are the three grape varieties typical blended to make Champagne AOC? - ANSWER--Chardonnay Pinot Noir Meunier What is the labelling term used for sparkling wines that use a base wine made from a blend from several vintages? - ANSWER--Non-vintage What flavours would you expect from a Vintage Champagne? - ANSWER--Apple, lemon, biscuit, bread, nuts, honey What is the name for traditional method sparkling wine made in Spain? - ANSWER--Cava What is the labelling term used in South Africa to indicate a traditional method sparkling wine? - ANSWER--Cap Classique What is the main difference in the flavour of traditional method vs tank method sparkling wines? - ANSWER--Tank method sparkling wines typically have no autolytic character What is the grape variety used for Prosecco DOC? - ANSWER--Glera