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WSET Level 1: Examples of Wines practice questions
Examples of Wines
WSET Level 1 Examples of Wines sample questions, with answers
All 10 questions, with the correct answer marked, and an explanation where there is one.
1. Sancerre is a region in
- A.Spain
- B.France← correct
- C.Italy
- D.Germany
2. Burgundy is a region in
- A.Spain
- B.France← correct
- C.Italy
- D.Germany
3. Sancerre is an example of a wine named after:
- A.The grape variety used to make it
- B.The region where it is made← correct
- C.The winemaker
- D.The soil on which the grapes are grown
4. Burgundy is an example of a wine named after:
- A.The grape variety used to make it
- B.The region where it is made← correct
- C.The winemaker
- D.The soil on which the grapes are grown
5. Rioja is a region in
- A.Spain← correct
- B.France
- C.Italy
- D.Germany
6. Rioja is an example of a wine named after
- A.The grape variety used to make it
- B.The region where it is made← correct
- C.The winemaker
- D.The soil on which the grapes are grown
7. Chianti is a region in
- A.Spain
- B.France
- C.Italy← correct
- D.Germany
8. Chianti is an example of a wine named after
- A.The grape variety used to make it
- B.The region where it is made← correct
- C.The winemaker
- D.The soil on which the grapes are grown
9. Pinot Grigio is an example of a wine named after
- A.The grape variety used to make it← correct
- B.The region where it is made
- C.The winemaker
- D.The soil on which the grapes are grown
10. What is the expected sweetness of a wine labeled "Port"?
- A.Dry
- B.Medium
- C.Sweet← correct
Why: According to the WSET Level 2 Textbook (pg. 118), Port is classified as sweet. Please note: these questions are tailored to the WSET Level 2 course specification, which is what your WSET Level 2 Exams will be based on. In the wider market, a small percentage of Port wine is dry and you will learn more about that in Level 3.
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