WSET Mock UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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WSET level 1
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WSET Level 1
WSET Mock UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following should be avoided when storing a bottle of wine for long-term
ageing?
Select one:
a. Storing the wine on its side
b. Exposure to a constant temperature of 12°C
c. Exposure to strong artificial light
d. Storing re...
WSET Mock UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following should be avoided when storing a bottle of wine for long-term
ageing?
Select one:
a. Storing the wine on its side
b. Exposure to a constant temperature of 12°C
c. Exposure to strong artificial light
d. Storing red and white wines near to each other - CORRECT ANSWER- Wines should be
stored on their side as this ensures that the cork remains in contact with the wine. If the cork
dries out it can let air into the bottle and the air will oxidise the wine.
Which one of the following glasses would be best for serving a fortified wine?
Select one:
a. A larger sized glass
b. A flute glass
c. A small glass
d. A medium sized glass - CORRECT ANSWER- A small glass would be best suited to
serving fortified wine as this will emphasise the fruit characteristics and minimize the affects
of the high alcohol.
What does the word 'sec' on a bottle of Vouvray indicate?
Select one:
a. It is a sweet wine made with botrytis
b. It is a dry wine
c. It has been bottled directly off its lees
d. It is from the best villages within the region - CORRECT ANSWER- he word 'sec' on a
bottle of Vouvray does NOT indicate that this wine is sweet and made with botrytis. Sweet
styles of Vouvray are labelled Moelleux or Doux.
What is the definition of "vintage" when written on the label of a bottle of wine?
Select one:
, a. The wine is at least 10 years old
b. The wine is the product of different years
c. The wine is at least 5 years old
d. The wine is the product of one year only - CORRECT ANSWER- f a label states a vintage
this means that the wine has only come from grapes produced in that specific year.
With regards to the consumption of alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Select one:
a. It can lead to emotional problems.
b. It can enhance co-ordination.
c. It can impair the ability to operate machinery.
d. It can damage internal organs. - CORRECT ANSWER- Consumption of alcohol does not
enhance co-ordination. The opposite is in fact true.
Compared to red wines, what temperature are white wines generally fermented at?
Select one:
a. Either higher or lower temperatures.
b. The same temperature.
c. Lower temperatures.
d. Higher temperatures. - CORRECT ANSWER- White wines are generally fermented at
lower temperatures than red wines. The lower temperatures help preserve the fruit aromas in
white wine fermentations.
Which grape variety is used to make AC Pouilly-Fumé?
Select one:
a. Sauvignon Blanc.
b. Chenin Blanc.
c. Chardonnay
d. Riesling. - CORRECT ANSWER- Pouilly-Fumé in Loire Valley produces wines from
Sauvignon Blanc.
Which one of the following is a white grape variety?
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