WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Questions
and Answers
What is Wine? - Answer-An alcoholic beverage made from grapes
In a grape, what are 3 key components of the PULP? - Answer-1. Water
2. Sugar
3. Acids
What component, found the the skin of grapes, causes a mouth-drying sensation? - Answer-
Tanni...
During ripening, white grapes change from green color to... - Answer✔✔-Golden color
During ripening, red grapes change from green color to... - Answer✔✔-Purple color
During ripening, both white and red grapes become... - Answer✔✔-1. swollen with water
2. sweeter
3. less acidic
4. riper in flavor
Ripening of grapes is directly affected by which 2 key factors? - Answer✔✔-1. Sunlight
2. Warmth
The amount of sunlight and warmth during the growing season affect the quality and
characteristics of grapes
Why do red grapes require more sunlight and warmth than white grapes to ripen fully? -
Answer✔✔-Because red grape have thicker colored skins.
Between which latitudes are most grape grown? - Answer✔✔-30° & 50° North and South
Relative to grape growing, give 4 facts about cool climates - Answer✔✔-1. Vineyards are located
closer to the poles
2. Vines receive weaker sunlight and less warmth
3. Grapes usually accumulate less sugar and more acidity
4. These are mostly planted with white grape varieties
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