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WSET Level 3 Practice Exam (2026)

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Written by Jesse & Cassie, Wine Scribes — Jesse holds a degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis and has made wine in Burgundy, Yarra Valley, California, Washington and the Douro Valley; Cassie holds WSET Level 2 with Distinction and assists Jesse with work in the vineyard and cellar.

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WSET Level 3 practice exam

These examples include knowledge from the WSET Level 3 Wine textbook, however are not written or associated with the WSET class. These questions are solely for purposes of gauging your wine knowledge.

The alcohol level in most dry wines are between 11.5% and 16% ABV 17% and 20% ABV 8% and 12% ABV 10% and 12% ABV

Put the following sequence in correct order for typical Red Winemaking Crushing, pressing, fermentation, aging, bottling Crushing, fermentation, pressing, aging, bottling Pressing, fermentation, crushing, aging, bottling Crushing, fermentation, aging, pressing, bottling

Which one of the following best describes a white wine that has matured in bottle? Pale gold with aromas of leather and meat Pale tawny with aromas of vanilla and prune Medium gold with aromas of honey and dried apricot Medium gold with aromas of oystershell and wet leaves

What of the following is the best combination for red wines to age well? High tannins, low alcohol and low acidity Low tannins, high alcohol and low acidity Low tannins, high alcohol and low acidity High tannins, high alcohol and high acidity

Which region of the world is NOT popular for producing Pinot Noir? Burgundy, France Central Otago, New Zealand Stellenbosch, South Africa Tasmania, Australia

Which of the following ABV range would be classified as "medium"? 13 – 14% ABV 11 – 14% ABV 9 – 11% ABV 14 – 16.5% ABV

Which of the following is NOT a structural compound that makes up the Body of the wine? Tannin Alcohol Acidity Color

An oaked Chardonnay should be served at what temperature? 6 – 8 deg c / 43 – 46 deg F 7 – 10 deg c / 45 – 50 deg F 10 – 13 deg c / 50 – 55 deg F 15 – 18 deg c / 59 – 64 deg F

What is the "Asti Method"? Juice and yeast is put into a pressurized tank and fermentation is stopped by filtering out yeast, resulting in a slightly sweet sparkling wine. Juice and yeast is put into a pressurized tank and after fermentation is bottled immediately Juice and yeast is put into a tank and after fermentation is put into bottle. Then, additional yeast is added for a secondary fermentation to occur in bottle. Juice and is put into barrel and fermentation begins naturally or natively.

What is "Methode Cap Classique"? Classification under appellation d'origine controlee French quality designation for Pet Nat South African labeling term to signify a traditional-method sparkling wine A term used for when a wine is unfiltered and unfined.

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