WSET Wine Regions & Geography

Question 1

Which French wine region is legally designated for the production of Champagne?

Accepted Answer

Champagne

Answer

Burgundy

Answer

Bordeaux

Answer

Alsace

Question 2

The Douro Valley, home to Port wine production, is primarily located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Answer

Spain

Answer

France

Answer

Italy

Question 3

Rioja, one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions, is primarily known for wines made from which grape variety?

Accepted Answer

Tempranillo

Answer

Garnacha

Answer

Albariño

Answer

Verdejo

Question 4

Barossa Valley in South Australia is particularly renowned for old-vine plantings of which grape variety?

Accepted Answer

Shiraz

Answer

Pinot Noir

Answer

Chardonnay

Answer

Riesling

Question 5

Chianti Classico, a renowned DOCG wine, is produced in which Italian region?

Accepted Answer

Tuscany

Answer

Piedmont

Answer

Veneto

Answer

Sicily

Question 6

Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, both made from Sauvignon Blanc, are produced in which French wine valley?

Accepted Answer

Loire Valley

Answer

Burgundy

Answer

Rhône Valley

Answer

Alsace

Question 7

Mosel, famous for its steep slate vineyards and elegant Riesling wines, is a wine region in which country?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Answer

Austria

Answer

Switzerland

Answer

France