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WSET Level 1: Principal Grape Varieties practice questions

Principal Grape Varieties

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WSET Level 1 Principal Grape Varieties sample questions, with answers

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  1. 1. How many grape varieties are used to make wine?

    • A.Eight
    • B.Hundreds← correct
    • C.Thousands
    • D.Millions

  2. 2. Which of the following is a white grape variety?

    • A.Cabernet Sauvignon
    • B.Chardonnay← correct
    • C.Merlot
    • D.Pinot Noir

  3. 3. Which of the following is a white grape variety?

    • A.Sauvignon Blanc← correct
    • B.Syrah/Shiraz
    • C.Merlot
    • D.Cabernet Sauvignon

  4. 4. Which of the following is a white grape variety?

    • A.Syrah/Shiraz
    • B.Cabernet Sauvignon
    • C.Pinot Grigio← correct
    • D.Pinot Noir

  5. 5. Which of the following is a white grape variety?

    • A.Pinot Noir
    • B.Merlot
    • C.Syrah/Shiraz
    • D.Riesling← correct

  6. 6. Which of the following is a black grape variety?

    • A.Cabernet Sauvignon← correct
    • B.Chardonnay
    • C.Riesling
    • D.Pinot Grigio

  7. 7. Which of the following is a black grape variety?

    • A.Riesling
    • B.Merlot← correct
    • C.Sauvignon Blanc
    • D.Pinot Grigio

  8. 8. Which of the following is a black grape variety?

    • A.Chardonnay
    • B.Pinot Grigio
    • C.Pinot Noir← correct
    • D.Sauvignon Blanc

  9. 9. Wines labeled "Chablis" will always be made from:

    • A.Chardonnay← correct
    • B.Sauvignon Blanc
    • C.Pinot Grigio
    • D.Riesling

    Why: Chablis is the northernmost and coolest region of Burgundy. Only white wine from Chardonnay is produced in Chablis.

  10. 10. Wines labeled "Chablis" tend to taste like vanilla

    • A.True
    • B.False← correct

    Why: Wines from Chablis are typically unoaked and will not have vanilla flavor

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