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WSET Level 3 - Version #2
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Preguntas del test (84)
1How will bitterness in food affect a wine?
- AIt will increase the fruitiness of a wine
- BIt will increase the bitterness in a wine
- CIt will decrease the acidity in a wine.
2Nebbiolo is the principal grape used in what wine?
- ABarolo
- BChianti
- CLambrusco
- DTaurasi
3What is the name given to dry red wines made from dried grapes in Valpolicella?
- ALambrusco
- BAmarone
- CBarolo
- DRecioto
4Which one of the following is a high quality red wine from Basilicata?
- AAglianico del Vulture
- BTaurasi
- CFriuli Grave
- DMontepulciano d'Abruzzo
5What region produces Valtellina wines from Nebbiolo?
- APiemonte
- BLombardy
- CLiguria
6What region does Umbria have a similar climate to?
- ABasilicata
- BTuscany
- CTrentino-Alto Adige
7What is the traditional grape used in Soave?
- ATrebbiano
- BGarganega
- CVermintino
8What percentage of Sangiovese must be used Carmignano?
- A100%
- B50%
- C20%
9Which grape is the same as the Primitivo grape?
- AGrenache
- BZinfandel
- CSangiovese
10What is the Ribera del Duero's name for Tempranillo?
- ATempranillo
- BAragones
- CTinto Fino
11Which international grape is often blended into a Rueda wine?
- AChardonnay
- BViognier
- CSauvignon Blanc
12Which climate best describes Rias Baixas?
- AContinental
- BMaritime
- CMediterranean
13What does the term Vinos de Pago refer to?
- ADOs of 10 years standing may apply for this term
- BSingle estates with high reputations often using international grapes
- CWines of the same category as the Vin de Pays in France
14With reference to Spanish red wines, which one of the following labeling terms requires the longest minimum maturation period in cask?
- AReserva
- BJoven
- CCrianza
- DGran Reserva
15Which pair of grapes is widely used in Rueda?
- ACarinena and Monastrell
- BVerdejo and Sauvignon Blanc
- CTempranillo and Garnacha
- DAlbarino and Viura
16Which of the following statement is TRUE?
- ATemperature increases with altitude
- BWater-retaining, fertile soils produce high-quality wines
- CVines do not grow at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C
- DVineyards near fast-flowing rivers are prone to frost damage
17Which ONE of the following best describes chlorosis?
- AA symptom that inhibits photosynthesis
- BAn insect that eats the roots of vines
- CA failure of the vine to pollinate caused by bad weather
- DA fungal infection attacking the vine through pruning cuts
18Tannin is a substance found:
- AIn the flesh of grapes and gives the wine softness
- BIn the skin and stalks and increases the levels of alcohol
- CIn the skin and stalks and helps to preserve the wine as it ages
- DIn the flesh and gives the wine sweetness
19What is Brettanomyces?
- ABacteria
- BSpoilage yeast
- CCork Taint
20Where do we look in a white wine to best assess the color?
- AThe rim
- BThe core
- CIn-between the rim and core
21Which part of the vine is a cordon?
- ANew shoots
- BArm of permanent wood
- CThe buds
22What is needed for photosynthesis to occur?
- AOxygen and glucose
- BChlorophyll and sunlight combined with CO2 and water
- CChlorophyll and sunlight combined with oxygen and glucose
23What is the name of the cooling current off the coast of Chile?
- ABenguela
- BHumboldt
- CGulf Stream
24What are "Big Vines"?
- AVery Old Vines
- BVines that are very tall
- CVines that have a lot of permanent wood and cover a large area
25What is meant by a high input vineyard site?
- AExcess use of a fertilizer and spraying
- BSite has plenty of water, sunlight, heat, and nutrients
- CThe vine has very little resources that need help
26When does flowering and fruit set occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AMarch - April
- BMay - June
- CJuly - September
27Which method produces the most delicately colored rose?
- ABlending
- BDrawing Off
- CDirect pressing
28What is meant be free SO2?
- ASO2 that has bound with oxygen and aldehydes
- BSO2 that has not bound with oxygen and can offer protection
- CThe total amount of SO2 in a wine
29What term is used when a wine has been pasteurized to bottling?
- ACold bottling
- BHot bottling
- CSterile bottling
30When does the fining process take place?
- AAfter tartrate stabilization
- BBefore tartrate stabilization
- CBefore fermentation
31What causes cork taint?
- APoor storage resulting in broken corks
- BTrichloroanisole
- CHarvesting the bark of older cork trees
32When is Sussreserve added to wine?
- ABefore fermentation
- BDuring fermentation
- CAfter fermentation
33What is the typical ageing time in oak for a top red Bordeaux?
- A15-18 months
- B8-12 months
- C24-36 months
34Which area does not belong in the 1855 Classification?
- AMedoc
- BSauternes
- CPomerol
35What style of wine is Barsac most similar to?
- AEasy drinking Merlot based reds from the Right Bank
- BSauternes
- CQuality whites from Pessac-Leognan
36Which term is related to a late harvest wine in Alsace?
- AVendage Tardive
- BSelection de Grains Nobles
- CSpatlese
37Where are the best vineyard sites in Alsace found?
- AOn steep east facing slopes
- BOn steep west facing slopes
- COn the plain
- DOn both ether steep slopes an the plain
38What grape is used in Madiran wine?
- ACabernet Sauvignon
- BCabernet Franc
- CTanner
39The best white wines of the Cotes de Beaune are typically?
- AAged in oak barrels for 6-9 months
- BAged in large oak vats for 6-9 months
- CAged in oak barrels in excess of 2 years
40In what region of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuisse located?
- ACote de Beaune
- BMaconnais
- CChablis
41Which two Beaujolais Crus are the most powerful and full-bodied?
- AChirobles and Fleurie
- BMorgon and Moulin-a-Vent
- CBrolly and Saint-Amour
42When is Muscadet sur Lie bottled?
- ARight after fermentation
- BIn the spring following the vintage
- CAfter 2 years ageing in oak barrels
43Where can the Kimmeridgian clay soils of Menetou-Salon also be found?
- AChablis
- BVouvray
- CCote de Beaune
44Which of the following regions in the Northern Rhone must be 100% Syrah?
- ACornas
- BSaint-Joseph
- CHermitage
45Which one of the following groups comprise AC wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon:
1. Fitou
2. Minervois
3. Tavel
4. Bandol- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 4 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 and 4 only
46Where is the appellation of Pic Saint Loup located?
- ALanguedoc
- BRoussillon
- CSouthern Rhone
47What is an Anbaugebiet?
- ADesignated region for PDO wine
- BIndividual vineyard site
- CA district within a region
48What is the minimum temperature for picking Eiswein?
- A-15 C
- B-2 C
- C-8 C
49Which one of the following German wine regions is well known for the production of red wines?
- ABaden
- BMosel
- CRheingau
- DFranken
50Weinviertel DAC must be a:
- AFull bodied naked Blaufränkisch
- BLight fruity Riesling
- CDeeply colored, fruity Zweigelt
- DLight, fruity Gruner Veltliner
51Which is the most widely planted red grape in Austria?
- ABlaufrankisch
- BSt. Laurent
- CZweigelt
52Aszu wines are made by:
- AOnly using grapes affected by noble rot
- BAdding Sussreserve after fermentation
- CMacerating grapes affected by noble rot in a dry wine
- DHalting fermentation artificially
53What region in Hungary produces the red win, Bull's blood?
- AEger
- BThe Great Plain
- CEisenberg
54Which one of the following is a significant problem for grape growers in Santorini?
- ARot
- BHail
- CWind
- DFrost
55What is Tempranillo called in the Douro region?
- AAragones
- BTinta Roriz
- CTinta de Toro
56Which one of the following is NOT a wine-producing region in Portugal?
- ABairrada
- BBeiras
- CRueda
- DAlentejo
57Which grape growing region in NZ is the warmest and offers the most sunshine hours?
- AMarlborough
- BHawke's Bay
- CNelson
58What type of climate does Auckland have?
- ACool maritime
- BModerate continental
- CWarm maritime
59Which of the following have a cooling influence on certain South African viticultural areas:
1. Cape Doctor
2. Fog
3. Benguela Current
4. Humbold Current
5. Mistral- A1 and 2
- B1 and 3
- C2 and 4
- D3 and 5
60Which South African district is noted for their high quality wines?
- ARobertson
- BWorcester
- CStellenbosch
61What style of wine is the Riverland region noted for?
- AHigh quality Riesling and Chardonnay
- BSource of production for bulk wines
- CBotrytised desert wines
62Which red grape is showing success in Casablanca?
- ACarmenere
- BCabernet Sauvignon
- CSyrah
63Which region in Chile has a problem with fungal disease?
- AAconcagua
- BCoquimbo
- CSouthern
64What is the most important grape in Uruguay?
- AMerlot
- BTannat
- CPais
65What is Champagne's biggest viticultural challenge?
- ANematodes
- BFrost
- CDowny Mildew
66Which sub-region in Champagne has Kimmeridgian clay soils?
- AMontage de Reims
- BCote de Bar
- CCote des Blancs
67What is another name for the Charmat method?
- ATransfer Method
- BAsti Method
- CTank Method
68What area of California is known for sparkling wines?
- ACentral Valley
- BAnderson Valley
- CSanta Barbara
69What is a criadera?
- A600 liter oak barrel
- BA level of barrels in the Solera system
- CHot and drying wind that can raise the temperature up to 40 degrees C
70Which ONE of the following is TRUE of the Central Valley of California?
- AIt is cooled throughout its length by sea breezes
- BIt is hot and arid
- CIt is the foremost source of premium wines in California
- DIt accounts for only a small percentage of the wine produced in Calfornia
71Which of the following areas is cooled by sea breezes?
- AColumbia Valley
- BCarneros
- CFinger Lakes
- DCentral Valley
72In Mendoza, the most important factor affecting fruit quality is?
- ALatitude
- BHail
- CAltitude
- DSea breezes
73The areas renowned for premium fruit production in Maipo are?
- AIn the west and cooled by mountain air
- BIn the east and cooled by sea breezes
- CIn the east and cooled by mountain air
- DIn the west and cooled by sea breezes
74Which ONE of the following would indicate a sweet style of Champagne?
- ABrut
- BExtra Brut
- CSec
- DDemi-Sec
75Which ONE of the following is the BEST definition of Deutscher Sekt bA?
- AAny sparkling wine sold in Germany
- BWine made sparkling in Germany from non-German still wine
- CSparkling wine made in Germany from a blend of German and non-German still wine
- DSparkling wine made in Germany using a base wine from one of the 13 quality wine regions
76In Port production, the fermenting wine reaches what level of alcohol in order for fortification to happen?
- A4-6%
- B6-9%
- C9-12%
77What is a beneficio?
- AA system to control Port production through grading classifications
- BA system of planting vines vertically up the slopes
- CA style of Port from a single quinta
78What is another name for the Malvasia grape in Madeira?
- AMonastrell
- BMarsanne
- CMalmsey
79Which grape is second in importance for Armagnac production?
- AFolle Blanche
- BBaco 22A
- CUgni Blanc
80Which barrel is most commonly used for ageing Scotch?
- AEx-Rum
- BEx-Bourbon
- CEx-Sherry
81What is the minimum ageing time for a Scotch Whisky?
- AOne year
- BTwo years
- CThree years
82Which liqueur category does Kaluha belong in?
- ANuts
- BCoffee
- CChocolate
83Which liqueur category does Advocaat belong in?
- AFruit
- BCream
- CEgg
84Irish Whiskey is well known for its use of?
- AMalted corn
- BUnmalted barley
- CMalted Rye
- DUnmalted Spelt
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- None WSET Level 3 Test sobre WSET Level 3 - Version #2, creado por Tanya Hooper el 21/10/2015.
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