Kk. WSET Self Check Multiple Choice / Sparkling Wines

Question 1

Pruning methods that retain a lot of permanent wood are favoured in Champagne because

a) it helps the vine to overcome water stress
b) it results in a lush dense canopy
c) it improves resistance to Phylloxera
d) it improves frost resistance

Answer 1

d) it improves frost resistance

Question 2

Which one is a traditional grape for Cava

a) Mauzac
b) Airen
c) Parellada
d) Trebbiano

Answer 2

c) Parellada

Question 3

Which method of sparkling wine production involves second fermentation in bottle but does not use disgorgement to remove the sediment?

a) Traditional
b) Tank
c) Transfer
d) Asti

Answer 3

c) Transfer

Question 4

Which of the following are all permitted grape varieties for the production of Champagne?

a) Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
b) Pinot Noir, Muenier, Chardonnay
c) Pinot Blanc, Muenier, Merlot
d) Pinot Noir, Muenier, Pinot Blanc

Answer 4

b) Pinot Noir, Muenier, Chardonnay

Question 5

The practice of topping up bottles of Champagne with sweetened wine after disgorgement is known as

a) Autolysis
b) Dosage
c) Riddling
d) Blending

Answer 5

b) Dosage

Question 6

What is the minimum length of maturation required for Vintage Champagne?

a) 6 months
b) 18 months
c) 24 months
d) 36 months

Answer 6

d) 36 months

Question 7

What method is used in the production of inexpensive Cava?

a) Traditional
b) Tank
c) Transfer
d) Injection

Answer 7

a) Traditional

Question 8

Which ONE of the following would indicate a sweet style of Champagne?

a) Brut
b) Extra Brut
c) Sec
d) Demi-Sec

Answer 8

d) Demi-Sec

Question 9

Which one is the BEST definition of Deutscher Sekt ba?

a) any sparkling wine sold in Germany
b) Wine made sparkling in Germany from non-German still wine.
c) Wine made sparkling in Germany from a blend of German and non German still wine
d) Sparkling wine made in Germany using base wine from one of the 13 quality wine regions

Answer 9

d) Sparkling wine made in Germany using base wine from one of the 13 quality wine regions

Question 10

Which of the following grape varieties is used in the production of Sparkling Vouvray?

a) Chardonnay
b) Pinot Noir
c) Chenin
d) Cabernet Franc

Answer 10

c) Chenin

Question 11

Which ONE of the following pairs of Australian regions has a reputation for the production of quality sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

a) Yarra and Tasmania
b) Barossa valley and Coonawarra
c) Margret River and Hunter Valley
d) Eden Valley and Riverland

Answer 11

a) Yarra and Tasmania

Question 12

What is the name given to tradional method sparkling wines in South Africa?

a) Champagne
b) Cap Classique
c) KWV
d) Superior

Answer 12

b) Cap Classique