Wset Level 2 Study Guide Questions 2024 Updates

Carmenère is most commonly used for a. Spicy, brambly red wines from Chile b. Pale garnet, herbaceous reds from Italy c. Sweet sparkling reds from Australia d. Fortified reds from portugal {Ans: a. Spicy, brambly red wines from Chile}Which of the following best describes the differences between Bourbon and a Single Malt Whisky? a. Bourbon has smoky aromas due to charcoal filtration b. Bourbon is lower in quality c. Bourbon is sweeter and has no peat smoke aromas d. Bourbon is a white spirit whereas Single malt Whisky is brown {Ans: c. Bourbon is sweeter and has no peat smoke aromas}Which of the following terms indicates that a Spanish wine is Protected Designation of Origen (PDO)? a. Denominación de Origen Calificada b. Vinho Regional c. DOCG d. IGT {Ans: a. Denominación de Origen Calificada}Compared with the tank method, bottle-fermented sparkling wines typically have a. A shorter maturation period b. more refreshing fruit flavors and reffreshing acidity c. bigger bubbles d. complex biscuity, bready flavors {Ans: d. complex biscuity, bready flavors}Which of the following best describes a VSOP Cognac? a. Water-white, neutral nose & neutral flavor b. Amber color, complex floral, fruity & woody aromas c. Water-white,