Are you preparing for your WSET Level 2 Award in Wines? Practice makes perfect! Below is a quick quiz featuring 10 WSET Level 2 multiple choice questions covering grape varieties, wine styles, regions, and production methods.
Test your knowledge and check your answers at the end. No peeking!
🍷 Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the typical climate for growing Pinot Noir successfully?
a) Hot and humid
b) Cool to moderate
c) Hot and dry
d) Tropical
2. Which region is famous for producing high-quality dry Riesling?
a) Barossa Valley
b) Napa Valley
c) Mosel
d) Rioja
3. What is the role of tannins in red wine?
a) To add sugar
b) To give sweetness
c) To create a drying sensation
d) To make wine sparkling
4. What kind of wine is typically produced in Chablis?
a) Oaked Sauvignon Blanc
b) Unoaked Chardonnay
c) Sweet Riesling
d) Sparkling Chenin Blanc
5. Which of the following grape varieties is most associated with New Zealand?
a) Tempranillo
b) Syrah
c) Sauvignon Blanc
d) Grenache
6. What does the term “Crianza” indicate on a bottle of Spanish red wine?
a) No aging required
b) A young wine aged in stainless steel
c) A wine with minimum aging in oak and bottle
d) A sweet dessert wine
7. Which grape variety is used in the production of Barolo?
a) Nebbiolo
b) Barbera
c) Sangiovese
d) Primitivo
8. Which of the following is a fortified wine?
a) Pinot Grigio
b) Beaujolais
c) Sherry
d) Sancerre
9. What does a high level of acidity in wine generally contribute?
a) Fuller body
b) Bitterness
c) Freshness and crispness
d) Higher alcohol
10. Which method is most commonly used to produce Champagne?
a) Tank method
b) Carbonation
c) Traditional method
d) Direct pressing
✅ Answers (Don’t peek!)
b) Cool to moderate
c) Mosel
c) To create a drying sensation
b) Unoaked Chardonnay
c) Sauvignon Blanc
c) A wine with minimum aging in oak and bottle
a) Nebbiolo
c) Sherry
c) Freshness and crispness
c) Traditional method
