WSET Level 2 Mock Exam

WSET Level 2 Mock Exam 1. What grape variety is known for high acidity, green fruit flavors, and herbaceous notes? A) Merlot B) Chardonnay C) Sauvignon Blanc D) Syrah 2. Which black grape variety is most associated with black fruit, pepper, and full body? A) Pinot Noir B) Syrah/Shiraz C) Grenache D) Gamay 3. What is a typical characteristic of Pinot Noir? A) Deep color, full body B) High tannins, tropical fruit C) Light color, red fruit, low tannins D) High alcohol, black fruit 4. Which grape variety is commonly used in Rioja wines? A) Zinfandel B) Tempranillo C) Cabernet Sauvignon D) Pinotage 5. Chardonnay can be found in which of the following styles? A) Dry, high acidity, oaked B) Sweet, low acidity C) Only sparkling D) Fortified 6. What effect does oak aging usually have on red wine? A) Adds floral aromas B) Lowers the tannins C) Adds flavors like vanilla, smoke, or spice D) Increases acidity 7. What happens during malolactic fermentation? A) Sugar turns into alcohol B) Acidity is increased C) Malic acid turns into softer lactic acid D) Alcohol is removed 8. What is the purpose of lees aging in white wine? A) Increase acidity B) Add richness and complexity C) Make the wine sweet D) Preserve the wine for longer 9. Which vessel is least likely to impart flavor to wine? A) New American oak B) Stainless steel tank C) New French oak D) Oak barrel 10. What does 'bottle aging' typically contribute to wine? A) Increased fruit aromas B) Lower alcohol C) Development of tertiary aromas like earth and mushroom D) Higher tannins 11. Where is Chablis located? A) Bordeaux B) Loire Valley C) Burgundy D) Alsace 12. What is the main grape in Barolo? A) Sangiovese B) Nebbiolo C) Montepulciano D) Merlot 13. What kind of wine is produced in Sancerre? A) Red from Syrah B) White from Chardonnay C) White from Sauvignon Blanc D) Red from Tempranillo 14. What does 'Reserva' on a Rioja label usually imply? A) Sparkling wine B) Fortified wine C) Aged in oak and bottle before release D) Made with carbonic maceration 15. Which country is best known for Malbec? A) Italy B) Chile C) Argentina D) Australia 16. What effect does salt in food generally have on wine? A) Increases bitterness B) Makes the wine seem fruitier and smoother C) Lowers the alcohol D) Makes the wine drier 17. What happens when wine is served too warm? A) It tastes more refreshing B) Alcohol becomes more noticeable C) Acidity increases D) Tannins become smoother 18. What is the ideal storage condition for wine? A) In direct sunlight B) Warm and humid C) Cool, dark, constant temperature D) Next to strong-smelling foods 19. What glassware is best for full-bodied red wine? A) Small narrow glass B) Flute C) Large, wide bowl glass D) Martini glass 20. Which food pairing is likely to emphasize the tannins in a red wine? A) Rare steak B) Creamy cheese C) Sweet dessert D) Roasted vegetables 21. What method is used to make Champagne? A) Tank method B) Traditional method C) Carbonation D) Fortification 22. What does dosage refer to in sparkling wine? A) The yeast added B) The level of acidity C) The sugar added before corking D) The alcohol level 23. Port is: A) Dry white wine B) Sparkling rosé C) Sweet fortified red wine D) Still red wine from Italy 24. What makes icewine (Eiswein) sweet? A) Fortification B) Added sugar C) Grapes frozen on the vine D) Noble rot 25. Which of these is a fortified wine from Spain? A) Sauternes B) Chianti C) Sherry D) Barolo