WSET Level 2 Italy & Spain Quiz: 20 Free Questions

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20 questions drawn at random from the 38 in Sommo's WSET Level 2 bank that cover the wine regions of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Explanations on every answer. Free, no sign-up, unlimited retakes.

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Italy and Spain are where Level 2 candidates most often leak marks, usually for the same reason: the material was read once and never tested. Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Albarino are not difficult grapes, but their regional names multiply fast.

This quiz covers Tuscany and Piedmont, the Veneto, Rioja and its ageing ladder, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Cava, and the Douro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does WSET Level 2 expect on Italy?

Tuscany (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino), Piedmont (Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Asti), and the Veneto (Soave, Valpolicella, Amarone, Prosecco), with the principal grape and style for each. Southern Italy appears more lightly.

What does the Rioja ageing ladder actually mean?

It describes minimum ageing before release rather than quality. Joven has little or no oak. For red Rioja, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva require progressively longer total ageing before release. Level 2 wants you to link each tier to the style you would expect in the glass.

Is Portugal on the Level 2 syllabus?

Yes, though lightly compared with Spain. The Douro for Port and increasingly for dry reds, and Vinho Verde for light, fresh, sometimes slightly spritzy whites, are the two you need. Port itself is examined more thoroughly in the fortified material.

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