WSET Level 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This note is a complete guide to pass the WSET level 2. I have included a concise yet detailed summary about everything tested in WSET: 1. Wine making options 2. Characteristics of different wines, including dry, sweet, fortified, sparkling 3. Worldwide map of grapes 4. Detailed Excel note which states 37 grapes in terms of their preferred climate, origin, aroma, tasting characteristics (sweetness, acidity, alcohol, tannins and body)

WSET Level 2 certification exam Q&A distillation - CORRECT ANSWER-a process that increases the alcohol content of a liquid pot still - CORRECT ANSWER-batch process that produces characterful spirits of relatively low strength oldest, simplest kind of still; relatively inefficient = multiple distillations needed continuous still - CORRECT ANSWER-continuous process that can produce very highstrength, neutral spirit, or lower strength spirits more efficient than pot still _____ strength ...

WSET Level 2 Study Exam (questions and answers) In which season do flower clusters form? A. Autumn B. Winter C. Summer D. Spring - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Spring What does the pulp of a grape contain? A. water and sugar B. acid and tannins C. tannins and sugar D. sugar and yeast - CORRECT ANSWER-A. water and sugar Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are found? A. 40 and 50 B. 20 and 40 C. 30 and 50 D. 30 and 40 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 30 and...

WSET Level 2 Study Exam (questions and answers) In which season do flower clusters form? A. Autumn B. Winter C. Summer D. Spring - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Spring What does the pulp of a grape contain? A. water and sugar B. acid and tannins C. tannins and sugar D. sugar and yeast - CORRECT ANSWER-A. water and sugar Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are found? A. 40 and 50 B. 20 and 40 C. 30 and 50 D. 30 and 40 - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 30 and...

Reviewed test for WSET Level 2 exam What is the aim of processing the raw material? - CORRECT ANSWER-To create a sugary liquid What happens during alcoholic fermentation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? - CORRECT ANSWERProof. Two degrees proof equals 1% abv What is the aim of distillation? - CORRECT ANSWER-To select and concentrate parts of the alcoholic liquid (alcohol and co...

WSET L2 Practice final Exam Questions/solutions updated Where does a rosé wine get its colour from? a) Artificial colouring. b) The addition of red wine. c) The skins of black grapes. d) Stainless steel tanks. - CORRECT ANSWER-c) The skins of black grapes. Which ONE of the following wines is the best match when served with a fruit-based dessert? a) High acid, low tannin red wines. b) Dry, light bodied white wines. c) High tannin, full bodied red wines. d) Sweet, high acid white wi...

Study guide for WSET Level 2 exam questions and correct solutions Four reasons for tasting notes - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide a personal record, assist in articulating, assess the quality, monitor the progress of the wine. Five ideal conditions for tasting - CORRECT ANSWER-No distracting odors, good natural light, clean white surface, clean palate, correctly filled ISO glass. Hazy appearance could indicate... - CORRECT ANSWER-Presence of bacteria or secondary fermentation When assessing ...

WSET Level 2 Practice Examination Questions and elaborated answers Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 and 50 degrees Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grape variety Which one of the following statements is TRUE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Top-quality wine can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes What is the correct sequence of events fo...

WSET Level 2 final exam Latest updated questions with 100% correct answers Both Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Still Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1- 2% abv What is Tank Method? - CORRECT ANSWER-part of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping True or False: The base wine could be partially fermented must, where the last part of the fermentation tak...

WSET level 2 Practice Exam (questions and answers) 100% verified Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 1. Artificial Coloring 2. The addition of red wine 3. The skins of black grapes 4. Stainless steel tanks. - CORRECT ANSWER-Where does a rosé wine get is color from? *3. The skins of black grapes* Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert? 1. High acid, low tannin red wine 2. Dry, light bodied white wine 3. High tannin, full ...

WSET Level 2 Study Guide Questions/answers with latest updates Which one of the following is true? a. Hail protects grapes from fungal attacks b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars c. fertile soils give the highest quality grapes for winemaking d. Irrigation is used widely for quality wine production in Europe - CORRECT ANSWERb. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars Compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at a. Either higher or lower tempe...