Free WSET Level 2 Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which French region is most well-known for producing Chardonnay wines?

Accepted Answer

Burgundy

Answer

Margaret River

Answer

Nuits-Saint-George

Answer

Pfalz

Question 2

Which wines go well with salty foods?

Accepted Answer

High-Acid

Answer

Creamy

Answer

Sparkling

Answer

High-Tannin

Question 3

_______ gives the wine tastes that are creamy and buttery.

Accepted Answer

Malolactic fermentation

Answer

Barrel fermenting

Answer

Fermenting with peels

Answer

Fermentinig in stainless-steel vessels

Question 4

Select the three areas of New Zealand that are renowned for producing Pinot Noir.

Accepted Answer

Mendozza

Answer

Sanoma

Answer

Martinborough

Question 5

Barrel-fermentation is reserved for red wines only.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Answer

TRUE

Question 6

What happens if grapes are planted in extremely hot temperatures?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

The leaves on the vine shut-down

Answer

The grapes become bloated, and flavors are diluted

Answer

The grapes over-ripen

Question 7

How tall is a normal ISO tasting glass?

Accepted Answer

140-150 mm

Answer

150-160 mm

Answer

120-130 mm

Answer

100-110 mm

Question 8

The center of the tongue contains the taste buds that are responsible for detecting bitterness.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Answer

TRUE

Question 9

What does a hotter climate foster in red wine?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Fuller body

Answer

Higher color and tannin

Answer

Higher alcohol content

Question 10

For Italian wines, what is the customary Protected Designation of Origin?

Accepted Answer

Denominazione di'Origine Prrotetta (DOP)

Answer

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)

Answer

Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)

Answer

Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa)