WSET Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which EU regulation establishes the protected designation of origin (PDO) framework for wines?

Accepted Answer

Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

Answer

EU Regulation No 1308/2013 (the Single CMO Regulation) governs the PDO and PGI framework for wines within the European Union.

Question 2

In WSET quality assessment, what does the acronym 'BLIC' stand for when evaluating wine faults?

Accepted Answer

Browning, Light-struck, Incorrect temperature, Contamination

Answer

BLIC refers to common quality defects: Browning (oxidation), Light-struck (photodegradation), Incorrect temperature storage, and Contamination.

Question 3

A wine labeled 'Reserva' from Rioja DOCa must be aged for a minimum of how many months in oak?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

Rioja Reserva wines must be aged for a minimum of 12 months in oak barrel as part of their mandatory aging requirements.

Question 4

Which analytical test is used to detect the presence of undeclared sweetening agents in wine?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Answer

NMR spectroscopy can fingerprint sugar isotope ratios and detect added sucrose or other sweeteners not naturally present in grape-derived wine.

Question 5

Under TTB regulations in the United States, what minimum percentage of a grape variety must a wine contain to use that variety name on the label?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

TTB regulations require that a varietal wine contain at least 75% of the named grape variety, except when an AVA is also stated (85% required).

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