WSET Wine Types & Styles

Question 1

Which grape variety is typically used to produce red Burgundy wines?

Accepted Answer

Pinot Noir

Answer

Merlot

Answer

Syrah

Answer

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 2

What characterizes a wine labeled as 'Brut'?

Accepted Answer

Dry

Answer

Very sweet

Answer

Medium-sweet

Answer

Fortified

Question 3

Which wine style is typically made from partially dried grapes in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Amarone della Valpolicella

Answer

Chianti

Answer

Barolo

Answer

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Question 4

Which of the following is a fortified wine?

Accepted Answer

Sherry

Answer

Chardonnay

Answer

Sancerre

Answer

Zinfandel

Question 5

Which wine is most likely to have high acidity and citrus flavors?

Accepted Answer

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer

Zinfandel

Answer

Malbec

Question 6

What is the main difference between still and sparkling wine?

Accepted Answer

Sparkling wines contain bubbles from CO₂

Answer

Sparkling wines are always sweet

Answer

Still wines use different grape varieties

Answer

Still wines are always red