WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Test) Level 1
The free basic wine quiz for Wineexams. Com. Introductory level wine knowledge test.
- 1.How does red wine get its color?
- A.
Artificial coloring
- B.
Contact with grape skins during fermentation
- C.
Crushing the grapes
- D.
Reaction from contact with the type of yeast
- 2.White wine comes from which grapes?
- A.
White grapes
- B.
Red grapes
- C.
Both white and red grapes
- 3.How do rose wines obtain their pink color?
- A.
Contact with skins for a short period of time
- B.
Blending of a finished red and white wine
- C.
Addition of water to a finished red wine
- D.
Both A and B
- 4.How does sparkling wine get its bubbles?
- A.
Carbonation
- B.
Secondary fermentation in the bottle
- C.
Secondary fermentation in a sealed tank
- D.
All of the above
- 5.Most wines are at their best if stored in a cellar for at least 10 years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.How should wine be stored?
- A.
In a cool, dark location
- B.
In a warm, bright location to prevent mold
- C.
Near vibrations (stairs, elevator) to prevent sediment build up
- 7.A wine that smells musty or of wet cardboard when opened is a sign of
- A.
Oxidation
- B.
A good Merlot
- C.
Long growing season
- D.
Cork taint
- 8.Why are wines traditionally stored on their side?
- A.
Provides easy access to all wines in a rack
- B.
Keeps the cork moist
- C.
Result of influential cabinet makers in the 12th century
- D.
Less likely to fall in case of an earthquake
- 9.What are tannins?
- A.
Compounds in red wine added by grape skins, seeds, stems, and contact with oak
- B.
The technical description for a "leathery" taste in wine
- C.
Synthetic corks
- D.
How the wine clings to the side of a glass, also referred to as "legs"
- 10.Red wines from the Bordeaux region are
- A.
Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- B.
Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre
- C.
Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir
- D.
Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese
- E.
Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo
- 11.Red wines from the Burgundy region are
- A.
Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- B.
Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre
- C.
Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir
- D.
Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese
- E.
Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo
- 12.Red wines from the Cotes du Rhone region are
- A.
Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- B.
Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre
- C.
Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir
- D.
Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese
- E.
Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo
- 13.Red wines from the Chianti region are
- A.
Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- B.
Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre
- C.
Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir
- D.
Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese
- E.
Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo
- 14.Red wines from the Rioja region are
- A.
Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- B.
Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre
- C.
Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir
- D.
Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese
- E.
Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo
- 15.As a general rule, red wines in order of lightest to darkest are:
- A.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
- B.
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- C.
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
- D.
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 16.Which red wine is usually served slightly chilled?
- A.
Cabernet Sauvignon
- B.
Malbec
- C.
Beaujolais-Nouveau
- D.
Shiraz
- 17.Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape varietal
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.Why is red wine typically paired with heavier meats such as beef?
- A.
The tannins help to break apart the meat while chewing
- B.
A white wine would be overpowered by the strong flavors of the meat
- C.
A red wine can balance well with the pronounced flavors of the meat
- D.
All of the above
- 19.What color of wine would you pair with a pasta dish?
- A.
A full bodied red
- B.
A crisp, high acid white
- C.
It depends on the sauce
- D.
A heavily oaked Chardonnay
- 20.Which white wine is typically light in body, lower in alcohol, and frequently off-dry (slightly sweet)?
- A.
Chardonnay
- B.
Sauvignon Blanc
- C.
Riesling
- 21.Which white wine is typically medium in body, high in acidity, and rarely aged in oak?
- A.
Chardonnay
- B.
Sauvignon Blanc
- C.
Riesling
- 22.Which white wine is typically full in body, frequently oaked, and known for a rich, buttery flavor?
- A.
Chardonnay
- B.
Sauvignon Blanc
- C.
Riesling
- 23.Which country produces Sherry?
- A.
Italy
- B.
France
- C.
Portugal
- D.
Spain
- 24.Which of the following is a still red wine?
- A.
Spatlese
- B.
Tempranillo
- C.
Sherry
- D.
Pinot Gris
- 25.What is the name for sparkling wine from Spain?
- A.
Champagne
- B.
Prosecco
- C.
Cava
- D.
Asti
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