The majority of wines are:

None of these types has a majority

Still wines are defined as:

Wines that are between 8% and 15% alcohol by volume

Wines that have extra alcohol added to them

Sparkling wines are defined as

Wines that are between 8% and 15% alcohol by volume

The bubbles in sparkling wine come from

Carbon dioxide from fermentation trapped into the wine

A winemaker injecting carbonation into a still wine

Blending a still wine with sparkling water

No one knows how the bubbles get into the wine

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Types and Styles of Wines

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1. Which of the following is not one of the three main types of wine?
- A.Still
- B.Sparkling
- C.Sweet← correct
- D.Fortified
2. The majority of wines are:
- A.Still← correct
- B.Sparkling
- C.Fortified
- D.None of these types has a majority
3. Still wines are defined as:
- A.Wines made with red grapes
- B.Wines that are between 8% and 15% alcohol by volume← correct
- C.Wines that are dry
- D.Wines that have extra alcohol added to them
4. Most still wines are between what alcohol percentages?
- A.8%-15%
- B.9.5%-14.5%
- C.11.5%-14%← correct
- D.12.5%-13.5%
5. Still wines are always named after the region they were produced in.
- A.True
- B.False← correct
6. Still wines are always named after the grape variety or varieties they are made from
- A.True
- B.False← correct
7. Sparkling wines are defined as
- A.Wines made with white grapes
- B.Wines that are between 8% and 15% alcohol by volume
- C.Wines with extra alcohol added
- D.Wines that are bubbly or fizzy← correct
8. The bubbles in sparkling wine come from
- A.A winemaker injecting carbonation into a still wine
- B.Blending a still wine with sparkling water
- C.Carbon dioxide from fermentation trapped into the wine← correct
- D.No one knows how the bubbles get into the wine
9. Port wines are sweet
- A.True← correct
- B.False
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.
10. The sweetness level of a wine labeled "Port" will be:
- A.Dry
- B.Medium
- C.Sweet← correct
- D.None of these
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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WSET Level 1: Types and Styles of Wines practice questions

WSET Level 1 Types and Styles of Wines sample questions, with answers

1. Which of the following is not one of the three main types of wine?

2. The majority of wines are:

3. Still wines are defined as:

4. Most still wines are between what alcohol percentages?

5. Still wines are always named after the region they were produced in.

6. Still wines are always named after the grape variety or varieties they are made from

7. Sparkling wines are defined as

8. The bubbles in sparkling wine come from

9. Port wines are sweet

10. The sweetness level of a wine labeled "Port" will be:

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