WSET Level 3 Rhône Valley: practice questions with answers
These are real questions from The Wine Goat bank on Rhône Valley, written to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines syllabus. Answer them, read the explanation, then practise the full set of 59 questions in the free app, where your mistakes come back until you know them.
Sample questions with answers
1 Between which towns are the Northern Rhône vineyards?
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Answer: Between Vienne in the north and Valence in the south
Why: They are a small share of Rhône production but home to many premium wines.
2 What do the Northern Rhône's lateral valleys protect against?
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Answer: The mistral, a cold north wind that can damage vines
Why: The best sites are steep south-facing slopes; vines are on single stakes or tepee arrangements.
3 What climate does the Northern Rhône have?
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Answer: Moderate continental, similar to Beaujolais
Why: It is noticeably cooler than the Southern Rhône.
4 What is the only black grape permitted in the Northern Rhône?
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Answer: Syrah
Why: It is at its northern ripening limit; prized sites are very steep and south-facing. Deep wines, medium-high tannin, black fruit, sometimes pepper or floral.
5 How are vines supported on the steep Northern Rhône slopes?
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Answer: With an individual stake or a tepee of stakes
Why: Northern Rhône: steep south-facing slopes by the river, lateral valleys sheltered from the mistral; individual stakes.
6 What do Marsanne and Roussanne contribute in a blend?
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Answer: Marsanne richness and weight, Roussanne acidity and perfumed fruit
Why: Less aromatic than Viognier, they age well, developing hazelnut aromas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions on Rhône Valley are in The Wine Goat?
The app has 59 multiple-choice questions on Rhône Valley, each with an explanation, plus short written answer questions and flashcards on the same topic.
Is Rhône Valley 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 Rhône Valley, can come up.
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