WSET Level 1 Sample Quiz

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1. Bitterness in wine can come from:

a) Oak

b) Stainless steel

c) Alcohol

d) Acidity

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2. A red wine labeled “Burgundy” will always be made with:

a) Cabernet Sauvignon

b) Merlot

c) Syrah/Shiraz

d) Pinot Noir

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3. Light to medium bodied white wines and rosé wines should be stored in which temperature range?

a) Well Chilled – 6-8°C

b) Well Chilled – 6-10°C

c) Chilled – 7-10°C

d) Lightly Chilled – 10-13°C

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4. Between which latitudes are most of the grapesvines used for quality winemaking planted?

a) 20-40

b) 30-50

c) 40-60

d) Depends on the hemisphere

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5. Umami tends to have a negative effect on wine

a) True

b) False

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