WSET Wine Types & Styles — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which grape variety is typically used to produce red Burgundy wines?
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Pinot Noir (Correct answer)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Correct answer: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is the primary grape variety used in red Burgundy wines, known for its light body and red fruit flavors.
Question 2: What characterizes a wine labeled as 'Brut'?
- Very sweet
- Medium-sweet
- Dry (Correct answer)
- Fortified
Correct answer: Dry
'Brut' refers to a dry sparkling wine, typically with very low levels of residual sugar.
Question 3: Which wine style is typically made from partially dried grapes in Italy?
- Chianti
- Barolo
- Amarone della Valpolicella (Correct answer)
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Correct answer: Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella is a rich Italian red wine made from partially dried grapes, which concentrates the sugars and flavors.
Question 4: Which of the following is a fortified wine?
- Chardonnay
- Sherry (Correct answer)
- Sancerre
- Zinfandel
Correct answer: Sherry
Sherry is a fortified wine from Spain, meaning it has additional alcohol added during or after fermentation.
Question 5: Which wine is most likely to have high acidity and citrus flavors?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sauvignon Blanc (Correct answer)
- Zinfandel
- Malbec
Correct answer: Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is known for its high acidity and flavor profile that includes citrus, green apple, and herbaceous notes.
Question 6: What is the main difference between still and sparkling wine?
- Sparkling wines are always sweet
- Still wines use different grape varieties
- Sparkling wines contain bubbles from CO₂ (Correct answer)
- Still wines are always red
Correct answer: Sparkling wines contain bubbles from CO₂
Sparkling wines contain dissolved carbon dioxide, giving them bubbles, while still wines do not.
WSET Wine Types & Styles
Which grape variety is typically used to produce red Burgundy wines?