2024 WSET level 2 wine certification latest
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Name the main components of a grape and what they contain:
- Answer-Stalk - Tannins
Skin - Tannins, Colour, Flavours
Pulp - Sugar, Acid, Water
Seeds - Bitter Oils
What is photosynthesis? - Answer-The process where sunlight,
carbon dioxide and water are combined to produce sugars
What are the five things a vine needs to grow? - Answer-
Warmth, sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, nutrients
Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the correct
order:
Ripening
Flowering
,Extra ripening
Fruit set
Véraison - Answer-Flowering
Fruit set
Véraison
Ripening
Extra ripening
What changes in grapes as they ripen? - Answer-Grapes swell
with water, acidity drops, sugar increases, aromas change, in
black grapes tannin ripen
What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine for
extra ripening? - Answer-Grapes build up more sugar and
exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually they turn into raisins as
water evaporates. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours
and dried fruit aromas develop
What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? - Answer-
It makes tiny holes in the skin of the grape which allows water
to evaporate. This concentrates sugars, acids and flavours.
,What are the conditions needed for noble rot to develop? -
Answer-Damp misty mornings followed by warm dry
afternoons
What is the name given to sweet wines made from frozen
grapes? - Answer-Icewine/Eiswein
Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located? -
Answer-30° and 50° north and south of the equator
What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a
vineyard? - Answer-The temperature decreases with altitude
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a region? -
Answer-They have a moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature of a
vineyard? - Answer-Clouds block sunlight, fogs cool down
vineyards
]Sweetness in food can make dry wines seem: - Answer-More
drying, more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
, Umami in food can make wines seem: - Answer-More drying,
more bitter, more acidic. Less sweet and fruity
Salty foods can make wines seem: - Answer-Less drying, less
bitter, less acidic. More fruity, more body
Acidic foods can make wines seem: - Answer-Less drying, less
bitter, less acidic. More sweet, more fruity
For long term storage of wines, how should wines be stored? -
Answer-At a cool constant temperature
Away from sunshine and bright light
If sealed with a cork, bottle should be stored on their side
What are the optimal service temperatures for Sweet and
Sparkling wines? - Answer-Sweet wines - well chilled - 6-8°
Sparkling wines - well chilled - 6-10°
What are the aromas associated with the following faults:
Cork Taint
Failure of Closure
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