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WSET Level 1: Storage and Service of Wine practice questions

Storage and Service of Wine

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WSET Level 1 Storage and Service of Wine sample questions, with answers

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  1. 1. What is the purpose of proper storage of wine?

    • A.Tradition
    • B.Local cultural importance
    • C.Maintaining the integrity of the wine← correct
    • D.Giving a neat and tidy impression to guests

  2. 2. What is the purpose of proper service of wine?

    • A.Tradition
    • B.Local cultural importance
    • C.Serving the wine in the best possible condition← correct
    • D.Giving a neat and tidy impression to guests

  3. 3. What happens if a wine is stored incorrectly?

    • A.The quality can be reduced
    • B.The wine can lose its fruity character
    • C.The wine can develop faults
    • D.All of these← correct

  4. 4. Wines are best stored in which of the following ways?

    • A.At a cool and constant temperature← correct
    • B.In direct sunlight
    • C.At very cold temperatures
    • D.Standing straight up when sealed with a cork

  5. 5. All but which of the following can damage wine during storage?

    • A.Extremes of cold and heat
    • B.Storing a bottle upright when sealed with a screwcap← correct
    • C.Bright artificial light
    • D.Changing the storage temperature frequently

  6. 6. Wines sealed with a cork should be stored:

    • A.Standing up
    • B.On the side← correct
    • C.Upside down
    • D.Any of these

  7. 7. Wines sealed with a screwcap should be stored:

    • A.Standing up
    • B.On the side
    • C.Upside down
    • D.Any of these← correct

    Why: Any of these, although upside down would be silly!

  8. 8. Why should you store a wine on its side if it is sealed with a cork?

    • A.To keep the cork moist and prevent it from drying out← correct
    • B.To make sure the wine can access oxygen that enters through the cork
    • C.Most wine fridges are designed for bottles to lie on their side
    • D.This is a traditional way of storing wine that persists to this day

  9. 9. What effect can bright light have on wine?

    • A.It can cause the wine to develop musty flavors
    • B.It can cause the wine to lose its fruitiness← correct
    • C.It can cause the wine's acidity to increase, putting the wine out of balance
    • D.It will have no effect on the wine

  10. 10. Sweet wines should be stored in which temperature range?

    • A.Well Chilled - 6-8°C← correct
    • B.Well Chilled - 6-10°C
    • C.Chilled - 7-10°C
    • D.Lightly Chilled - 10-13°C

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