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Level 2 Wine Quizzes
Ready to go deeper? Our Level 2 quizzes cover grape varieties, the world’s major regions, winemaking and style. Start with the free general quiz to test where you stand, then, when you want to really sharpen your regional knowledge, our focused Regions & Grapes quiz takes you further. Instant feedback on every question, so you learn as you go.
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WSET Level 2 Practice Exam
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Which grape is the principal black grape of the Médoc, on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Left Bank (Médoc and Graves) blends; Merlot leads on the Right Bank and across Bordeaux overall.
Which of these is a characteristic flavour of Sauvignon Blanc from a cool climate?
Cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc shows green, herbaceous notes like gooseberry, grass and elderflower.
What gives oaked Chardonnay flavours of vanilla, toast and spice?
Vanilla, toast and baking-spice notes come from maturing or fermenting the wine in oak barrels.
Riesling is most closely associated with which country?
Germany is the classic home of Riesling, producing styles from bone dry to lusciously sweet.
Which grape is known for high tannin, high acidity and flavours of tar and roses, and is grown in Piedmont?
Nebbiolo is the grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, high in tannin and acid with classic tar-and-roses character.
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape. True or false?
They are the same grape; 'Pinot Grigio' (Italy) tends to be lighter, 'Pinot Gris' (Alsace) richer.
Which region is the classic home of Sangiovese?
Sangiovese is the main grape of Tuscany, used in Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
What is the main grape of Rioja?
Tempranillo is the principal grape of Rioja, often aged in American or French oak.
Which term on a label indicates the highest minimum ageing in Rioja?
Gran Reserva requires the longest ageing in barrel and bottle before release.
Champagne is made by which method?
Champagne uses the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle.
Prosecco gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in what?
Prosecco is made by the tank method, where the second fermentation happens in a pressurised tank.
'Brut' on a sparkling wine label indicates which style?
Brut is a dry style, with no more than 12 g/L of residual sugar.
Which of these is a black grape variety?
Syrah is a black grape; Chardonnay, Riesling and Albariño are white.
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. True or false?
They are the same grape; 'Shiraz' is the name commonly used in Australia.
Ageing a red wine in new oak barrels can add which of the following?
New oak can add flavours such as vanilla, clove, cedar and toast, and contributes a little tannin and structure.
Malbec is most associated with which country today?
Argentina, especially Mendoza, is famous for full-bodied Malbec.
Which white grape is the key variety in white Burgundy?
White Burgundy, including Chablis and Meursault, is made from Chardonnay.
What is the climate of a region that helps grapes retain high acidity?
Cooler climates help grapes retain acidity, giving fresher, higher-acid wines.
Tannin in red wine comes mainly from which source?
Tannin is extracted from grape skins, seeds and stems, with some from oak ageing.
Which process converts sharp malic acid into softer lactic acid?
Malolactic conversion softens acidity and can add buttery flavours, common in many reds and oaked whites.
Which of these foods pairs best with a high-tannin red wine?
Protein and fat in grilled red meat soften the perception of tannin, a classic pairing.
A wine described as 'full-bodied' most likely has which feature?
Body relates to weight in the mouth, with higher alcohol and concentration giving a fuller body.
Which grape is the main variety in red wines from the Northern Rhône?
The Northern Rhône (e.g. Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie) makes red wine from Syrah.
Which of these is a fortified wine?
Sherry is a fortified wine from Jerez in southern Spain.
Port is produced in which country?
Port is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
Which sherry style is dry and light, aged under a film of flor yeast?
Fino is dry and light, aged under a film of flor yeast that protects it from oxidation.
Which of these grapes is white?
Albariño is a white grape from north-west Spain (Rías Baixas); the others are black.
What is the main white grape of the Loire appellations Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé?
Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are made from Sauvignon Blanc.
Which Italian white wine is made from the Garganega grape?
Soave, from the Veneto, is made principally from Garganega.
Which of these would you expect in a warm-climate red wine?
Warmer climates ripen grapes more fully, giving riper fruit, higher alcohol and softer acidity.
Which storage condition is best for ageing wine?
Wine ages best in cool, dark conditions with a constant temperature and some humidity.
Why are sparkling wines served chilled?
Serving cold preserves the mousse and emphasises the wine's refreshing acidity.
Which grape is the main variety in Beaujolais?
Beaujolais is made from Gamay, giving light, fruity, low-tannin reds.
Which of these wines is typically sweet?
Sauternes is a sweet wine from Bordeaux, made from grapes affected by noble rot.
Noble rot is also known as what?
Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) concentrates sugar and adds honeyed flavours in sweet wines.
Which of these is NOT a sound food-and-wine matching principle?
Matching weight, pairing acid with acid, and keeping the wine sweeter than the dessert are sound principles. Always serving red with fish is not, many fish suit white or sparkling.
Which grape gives black pepper notes and is grown widely in the Rhône and Australia?
Syrah/Shiraz often shows black pepper and dark fruit, especially in cooler sites.
Which country is Marlborough, famous for Sauvignon Blanc, located in?
Marlborough on New Zealand's South Island is renowned for pungent Sauvignon Blanc.
Which of these is a method to make rosé wine?
Most rosé is made by brief skin contact with black grapes to extract a little colour.
Which grape is the main white variety of Condrieu in the Rhône, giving peach and blossom aromas?
Viognier, notably in Condrieu, gives perfumed peach, apricot and floral aromas.
What does 'vintage' refer to on a wine label?
Vintage is the year in which the grapes were grown and harvested.
Which of these regions is in Spain?
Rías Baixas is in north-west Spain; the others are in Australia, South Africa and Germany.
Which grape is grown in the Mosel and prized for high acidity and low alcohol?
The Mosel's steep slate slopes produce delicate, high-acid, often off-dry Riesling.
Which of these best describes Gewürztraminer?
Gewürztraminer is intensely aromatic, with lychee, rose and ginger notes.
Carbonic maceration, used in Beaujolais, produces what style?
Carbonic maceration gives bright, fruity, low-tannin reds with bubblegum and kirsch notes.
Which of these is a black grape grown widely in southern France and Spain (as Garnacha)?
Grenache (Garnacha) is a black grape giving ripe red-fruit, medium-tannin wines.
Which wine would best suit a spicy Thai dish?
A little sweetness and lower alcohol in an off-dry aromatic white balances chilli heat.
Which of these is NOT a sparkling wine?
Cava, Prosecco and Champagne are sparkling; Soave is a still white wine from the Veneto.
Cava is the traditional-method sparkling wine of which country?
Cava is Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, mostly from Penedès in Catalunya.
Which factor most affects the style of a wine before it reaches the winery?
Grape variety and growing environment (climate, site) are the biggest influences on wine style.
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