WSET Level 3 Italy: practice questions with answers
These are real questions from The Wine Goat bank on Italy, written to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines syllabus. Answer them, read the explanation, then practise the full set of 102 questions in the free app, where your mistakes come back until you know them.
Sample questions with answers
1 Which traditional Italian term corresponds to PGI?
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Answer: IGT (Tipica)
Why: The PDO term is DOP, but DOC and DOCG are more widely seen.
2 Why does Northern Italy have dry, short summers?
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Answer: The Alps form a barrier, sheltering vineyards from rain
Why: Rivers like the Po and lakes like Garda moderate inland areas; near the sea more rain brings fungal disease.
3 What is Italy's most northerly wine region?
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Answer: Alto Adige
Why: Around Bolzano, on terraces along the Adige; the wide diurnal range suits aromatic whites and elegant light reds.
4 Which grape dominates Alto Adige reds?
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Answer: Schiava
Why: It gives light, fruity wines with raspberry and plum. The key white is dry, high-acid Pinot Grigio.
5 Which of these Italian varieties is a black grape?
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Answer: Dolcetto
Why: Dolcetto: black, Piedmont. Cortese (Gavi), Grechetto (Orvieto), Verdicchio (Marche): white.
6 Which of these wines is NOT made from Nebbiolo?
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Answer: Brunello
Why: Brunello = Sangiovese (Tuscany).
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions on Italy are in The Wine Goat?
The app has 102 multiple-choice questions on Italy, each with an explanation, plus short written answer questions and flashcards on the same topic.
Is Italy important for the WSET Level 3 exam?
Yes. The 50 multiple-choice questions cover the whole syllabus and the 4 short written answers often focus on one region or process, so every topic, including Italy, can come up.
More WSET Level 3 resources
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- The WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT): how to write a tasting note
- WSET Level 3 flashcards: grapes, regions, numbers and key terms
- How to pass WSET Level 3 first time: study plan and tips
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