Free WSET Grape Varieties & Still Wines Test 2

Question 1

What type of climate is best suited for Zinfandel/Primitivo?

Accepted Answer

Warm Climate

Answer

Cool Climate

Answer

Moderate Climate

Answer

All of the above

Question 2

Which statements about White Zinfandel are true?
1) It is a white wine
2) It is medium-sweet
3) It is high alcohol
4) It is typically aged in oak

Accepted Answer

2 only

Answer

2 & 4

Answer

1, 2, & 4

Answer

All of the above

Question 3

Zinfandel grapes can ofted raisin on the vine.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 4

Which best describes a red Zinfandel?
(Primary Flavour - Alcohol - Body)

Accepted Answer

Blackberry - High - Full

Answer

Pineapple - Medium - Medium

Answer

Raspberry - Low - Light

Answer

Red Plum - High - Medium

Question 5

Which Italian region is the source of wines made from Primitivo?

Accepted Answer

Puglia

Answer

Piemonte

Answer

Tuscany

Answer

Veneto

Question 6

Just-ripe Riesling produces flavours of:

Accepted Answer

Apple, lime, and lemon

Answer

Apricot, mango, and raisins

Answer

Asparagus, green bell pepper, and gooseberry

Answer

Vanilla, coconut, and hazelnut

Question 7

Naturally high acidity in Riesling means:

Accepted Answer

It is suitable for late-harvesting when conditions are right

Answer

It should be consumed young and does not have potential to develop further

Answer

Oak aging is often used to contribute to balance and complexity

Answer

None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following terms describes a sterile grape juice that can be added to sweeten some Rieslings?

Accepted Answer

Süssreserve

Answer

Prädikatswein

Answer

Qualitätswein

Answer

Spätlese

Question 9

What is the determining factor for each of the German Prädikatswein levels?

Accepted Answer

Sugar levels

Answer

Vineyard site

Answer

Vintage

Answer

Price

Question 10

In order of least ripe to most ripe, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese

Answer

Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett

Answer

Auslese, Beerenauslese, Spätlese, Kabinett

Answer

Spätlese, Kabinett, Auslese, Beerenauslese