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WSET Level 3 EXAM 2024 AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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Which one of the following AC's produces wines most similar in style to those of Bordeaux? a. Beaune b. Cahors c. Bergerac d. Madiran

• ANSWER c. Bergerac Carbonic Maceration is used in the production of which of the following wines? a. Muscadet b. Beaujolais c. Chablis d. Pomerol
  • ANSWER b. Beaujolais The wines of AC Gigondas are most similar in style to which of the following? a. Moulin-à-Vent b. Châteauneu-du-Pape c. Crozes-Hermitage d. Coteaux du Layon

• ANSWER b. Châteauneu-du-Pape In Languedoc-Roussillon more experimental wines are common at which quality level? a. VDQS b. AC c. Vins de France d. PGI
• ANSWER d. PGI Which one of the following white grape varieties is used in small proportions for white wines in Bordeaux? a. Muscat b. Muscadelle c. Sylvaner d. Aligoté
• ANSWER b. Muscadelle How do the Vosges mountains affect the climate of Alsace?

1. Moderate vineyard temperatures
2. Provide eastern slopes for the morning sun
3. Shelter vineyards from rain-bearing winds
4. Encourage warm winds from the south a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 3 and 4 only d. All of the above.

• ANSWER b. 2 and 3 only What is tuffeau? a. A PDO in Southern France b. A vine training system used in Côte-Rôtie c. A black grape variety grown in Pfalz d. A type of chalky limestone soil found in Vouvray
• ANSWER d. A type of chalky limestone soil found in Vouvray What is the soil of the best sites in Beaujolais? a. Calcareous clay b. Sand c. Granitic schist d. Limey marl
• ANSWER c. Granitic schist Which of the following Northern Rhône PDOs is likely to produce wines at the lowest price point? a. Crozes-Hermitage b. Côte-Rôtie c. Hermitage

d. Cornas

• ANSWER a. Crozes-Hermitage What soil is found in the best vineyards of Chablis? a. Kimmeridgian clay b. Pudding stones c. Portlandian limestone d. Red clay
  • ANSWER a. Kimmeridgian clay What are the 'noble' grape varieties of Alsace? a. Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris b. Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc c. Sylvaner, Muscat, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir d. Aligoté, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Meunier
• ANSWER a. Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris Where is AC Volnay? a. Côte de Nuits b. Côte Chalonnaise c. Chablis d. Côte de Beaune
  • ANSWER d. Côte de Beaune

What is the typical period of cask maturation for a top red Burgundy? a. 6-9 months b. 16-18 months c. 2-3 years d. 3-5 years

• ANSWER b. 16-18 months Which of the following Bordeaux districts and communes is on the right bank of the Garonne/Gironde? a. Entre-Deux-Mers b. Haut-Médoc c. Canon-Fronsac d. Pessac-Léognan
• ANSWER c. Canon-Fronsac Which one of the following is NOT a first growth in the Médoc? a. Château Mouton-Rothschild b. Château Margaux c. Château Latour d. Château Batailley
• ANSWER d. Château Batailley If a wine is labelled with a single variety for marketing in the EU, what is the smallest proportion of the blend that can come from that variety?

a. 100% b. 65% c. 85% d. 70%

• ANSWER c. 85% Which of these terms describes the climate of Bordeaux? a. Continental b. Maritime c. Sub-tropical d. Mediterranean
• ANSWER b. Maritime Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? a. Château Cheval Blanc and Pauillac b. Château Haut-Brion and Margaux c. Saint-Emilion and limestone soils d. Pomerol and gravel soils
• ANSWER c. Saint-Emilion and limestone soils Which of the following is a commercially important speciality of Muscadet? a. Late harvesting b. Carbonic Maceration c. Sur lie ageing

d. Barrel fermentation

• ANSWER c. Sur lie ageing Hybrid vines can be used for the production of wine under which of the following categories: 1.Ordinary wine 2.Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) 3.Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1, 2 and 3 d. None of these categories
• ANSWER b. 1 and 2 only In which one of the following districts do galets play an important role in aiding grape ripening? a. Vouvray b. Médoc c. Hermitage d. Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• ANSWER d. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Which area of the Loire is the most commercially significant producer of rosé wines? a. Touraine

b. Central Vineyards c. Nantais d. Anjou-Saumur

• ANSWER d. Anjou-Saumur Which of the following is a dry red wine? a. Côteaux du Layon b. Savennières c. Bourgueil d. Vouvray
• ANSWER c. Bourgueil Which of the following best describes the wines of AC Madiran? a. Crisp light white wines with aromas and flavours of sour green apples b. Low tannin, fruity red wines with bubblegum-like character c. Full-bodied, rustic brambly red wines d. Sweet white wines with notes of apricot, honey and vanilla - ANSWER c. Full-bodied, rustic brambly red wines In which district of Bordeaux is the "Cru" classification of Châteaux incorporated into the AC system? a. Graves b. Haut - Médoc c. Pessac-Léognan d. Saint-Emilion - ANSWER d. Saint-Emilion

What does it mean to buy wine "en primeur"? a. The wine is bought the year following harvest and kept at the chateau until bottled b. The wine is bought directly from a Premier Cru Château after bottling c. The must is bought to be made into wine by the buyer d. The wine is bought by the cask at any time - ANSWER a. The wine is bought the year following harvest and kept at the chateau until bottled What is the only black grape variety permitted for AC Alsace wines? a. Pinot Noir b. Pinot Meunier c. Cabernet Sauvignon d. Cabernet Franc - ANSWER a. Pinot Noir What is the name of the vine species used to make the world's quality wines? - ANSWER Vitis Vinifera A 'crossing' makes a new variety from: A) vitis vinifera x American vine B) vitis vinifera x vitis vinifera - ANSWER B) vitis vinifera x vitis vinifera Which of the following is a Grand Cru vineyard? a. Beaune Grèves b. Gevrey-Chambertin c. Meursault d. Montrachet - ANSWER d. Montrachet

Which one of the following is an AC for red wines only? a. Saint-Emilion b. Barsac c. Pessac-Léognan d. Entre-Deux-Mers - ANSWER a. Saint-Emilion What grape variety is used for AC Condrieu? a. Mourvèdre b. Marsanne c. Syrah d. Viognier - ANSWER d. Viognier Which of the following wines benefits from a series of amphitheatre-like slopes which act as suntraps? a. Rully b. Saint-Julien c. Pessac-Léognan d. Pouilly-Fuissé - ANSWER d. Pouilly-Fuissé Which of the following is an important feature for the production of Coteaux du Layon? a. A sheltered river valley encouraging development of Botrytis b. Small valleys that offer protection from the northern winds.

c. A warm mediterranean climate allowing the perfect ripening of Mourvèdre grapes d. A range of soils and aspects leading to a diverse range of grape varieties - ANSWER a. A sheltered river valley encouraging development of Botrytis What does it mean for a Burgundian wine to be "domaine bottled"? a. The wine has been produced by a co-operative b. The wine is from a Premier Cru vineyard c. The wine is from vineyards owned by the Hospices de Beaune d. The wine has been made, matured and bottled by the grape grower - ANSWER d. The wine has been made, matured and bottled by the grape grower Which of the following is NOT a cru in Beaujolais? a. Fleurie b. Morgon c. Régnié d. Mercurey - ANSWER d. Mercurey What grape is used to make Bandol AC? a. Mourvèdre b. Cabernet Franc c. Chenin Blanc d. Sauvignon Blanc - ANSWER a. Mourvèdre Another name for 'passerillage' - ANSWER Late Harvest

Continentality - ANSWER Temperature difference hottest and coldest months Diurnal range - ANSWER Temperature difference between night and day How to avoid spring frost - ANSWER Using heaters Wind machines Sprinklers Planting vines on slopes or training them high What is pruning? - ANSWER Removal of unwanted leaves, shoots or wood Winter - to determine the number of buds Summer - to manage the leaf canopy Name the 2 types of training - ANSWER Head training Cordon training Why do we train vines? - ANSWER To shape the permanent wood of the vine What is trellising? - ANSWER The use of wires and stakes to support the vine What conditions do we need for Noble Rot to occur? - ANSWER Damp, misty mornings Dry, sunny afternoons What are the challenges of making a wine with noble rot? - ANSWER Noble rot is unpredictable. It doesn't occur every year Expensive and labour intensive. Harvest requires several passes through the vineyard

What's the main method of concentrating sugars in Tokaj? - ANSWER Noble rot Another name for noble rot - ANSWER Botrytis Cinerea The principal grape variety of Tokaj - ANSWER Furmint What does Furmint bring to a Tokaj blend? - ANSWER Acidity and structure Why is there humidity and mist in Tokaj? - ANSWER Joining of two rivers What does Sarga Muskotaly bring to a Tokaj blend? - ANSWER Aromatics Why is it a challenge to produce Eszencia? - ANSWER The must is so sweet it can take years to ferment What are the benefits of Tokaj's Modern Style? - ANSWER Cheaper Takes less time to make Doesn't need to depend on botrytis occurring In which part of the world would you find the grape varieties Harslevelu and Sarga Muskotaly

• ANSWER Hungary What is the minimum oak ageing requirement for Tokaji Aszu? - ANSWER 18 months How is the base wine for Tokaji Aszu made sweet? - ANSWER By macerating noble rot berries in it What label term is used to indicate sugar content in the wines of Tokaj? - ANSWER Puttonyos

What is the legal minimum number of Puttonyos? - ANSWER 5 (and the maximum is 6) What is the formula for an alcoholic fermentation? - ANSWER Sugar + yeast = alcohol + CO2 + flavour + heat What happens during photosynthesis? - ANSWER The leaves combine CO2 with water to create oxygen and glucose White Wine Fermentation Temperature - ANSWER 12º-22ºC A cool fermentation helps to retain freshness and fruit aromas/flavours Red Wine Fermentation Temperature - ANSWER 20-32 degrees Higher than white wines. The warmer temp helps to extract colour, flavour and tannin Why do we graft? - ANSWER To combine a vitis vinifera vine with an American root to protect against phylloxera If you have an established vineyard and want to change variety quickly Name the two ways to graft - ANSWER Bench grafting Head grafting What is the difference between bench grafting and head grafting - ANSWER Bench grafting happens away from the vineyard and is the joining of two canes (one from each vine species). The American end is then planted and will take root. This is the most popular method of grafting Head grafting has to be done in the vineyard and is joining new canes to an existing trunk of a vine (good for changing variety quickly)

What are the three options for irrigation? - ANSWER Drip irrigation Flood irrigation Sprinklers What can be used in a vineyard to protect from hail? - ANSWER Nets Name a part of the world particularly prone to hail - ANSWER Mendoza How many buds are left with spur pruning? - ANSWER 2- 3 How many buds are left for replacement came pruning? - ANSWER 8- 20 What is Guyot training? - ANSWER Replacement cane pruning What is a cordon? - ANSWER The 'arms' of the vine made of permanent wood. Cordons can be spur pruned to have buds running along them Enrichment - ANSWER Increasing sugar levels by adding Rectified Concentrated Grape Must either before or during fermentation It will increase the final level of alcohol as the yeast has more sugar to convert Not permitted in many parts of the world Acidification - ANSWER The addition of tartaric acid in powder form Malolactic conversion - ANSWER Usually happens after the alcoholic fermentation A bacteria converts malic acid (tart acid that is found in green apples) to lactic acid (found in milk). It reduces acidity and creates buttery flavours

How can you encourage malolactic conversion? - ANSWER By raising the temperature By not adding SO How can you avoid Malolactic conversion? - ANSWER Filtering out the bacteria Storing the wine at cool temperature Using SO Racking - ANSWER Pumping wine from one vessel to another, leaving the sediment/lees behind How many Beaujolais Crus are there? - ANSWER 10 How many Pradikat levels are there? - ANSWER 6 What are the five main grape varieties for red Port production? - ANSWER Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cao Describe a continental climate - ANSWER greatest difference in temperature between summer and winter short and dry summers large, rapid temperature drop in autumn Define a maritime climate - ANSWER Low annual difference between hottest and coldest months Rainfall evenly spread throughout the year helping to moderate temperature and elongate the growing season

Describe a Mediterranean climate - ANSWER Low temperature difference between the hotter and colder months Summers are warm and dry. Low rainfall in the warmer months Name the 3 important reasons for trellising - ANSWER To control the amount of sunlight affecting the grapes To help air circulation through the leaves and grapes, especially helpful in damp climates For mechanisation What are the 4 main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise? - ANSWER Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny Name the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais - ANSWER Pouilly Fuisse and Saint Veran Name the 4 most productive/important Beaujolais Crus - ANSWER Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly How many appellation levels are there for Alsace (still wines)? - ANSWER 2 What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace? - ANSWER Riesling Pinot Gris Muscat Gewürztraminer What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace? - ANSWER Pinot Noir There are two types of Muscat used in Alsace. Which makes the best wines? - ANSWER Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

Is Rose de Loire dry, sweet or both? - ANSWER Always dry What grapes is Cabernet d'Anjou made of? - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc What type and style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou? - ANSWER Rose made in a medium-dry / medium sweet style What is the main grape variety for the production of Rose d'Anjou? - ANSWER Grolleau What grape variety must Condrieu be made of? - ANSWER Viognier only! Besides Viognier, what are the other two white grapes permitted in the Northern Rhône? - ANSWER Marsanne and Roussanne Which is the most important variety in Bordeaux for sweet wines? - ANSWER Semillon What characteristic does Semillon bring to a blend? - ANSWER Body Name the 3 white varieties of Bordeaux - ANSWER Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle