Free WSET Level 2 Practice Test
Practice WSET Level 2 wine theory with questions written to the 2026 specification, read why each answer is right, then take a full mock exam weighted like the real paper: 50 questions in 60 minutes, 55% to pass.
50 questions in 60 minutes, scored against the 55% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
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WSET Level 2 exam format
- Questions
- 50 multiple-choice questions, one correct answer each
- Time limit
- 60 minutes, closed book, on paper or on screen
- Pass mark
- 55% (28 of 50); merit 70%, distinction 85%
- Paper weighting
- Principal grapes 19, regional grapes 12, sparkling and fortified 6, vineyard 5, winemaking 4, storage and service 4
- Study time
- At least 28 hours: 16 with a course provider, 11 of your own and the 1-hour exam
- Specification
- Issue 2.1 (April 2026): 8 principal grapes, 22 regionally important grapes, over 70 regions
- Entry requirements
- None; you must be of legal drinking age to taste in class
What’s on the WSET Level 2 paper
Same as the real paper: 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, 55% to pass. Every drill below focuses on one topic.
| Topic | What it covers | Questions on the real paper |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard and climate | Climate, weather, vineyard choices and how they shape grape ripeness | 5 |
| Winemaking and aging | Making white, red, rosé and sweet wines, oak and bottle aging | 4 |
| Principal grapes | Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah, and their regions | 19 |
| Regionally important grapes | Grapes such as Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo and their key regions | 12 |
| Sparkling and fortified wines | Traditional and tank methods, Champagne, Prosecco, Port and Sherry | 6 |
| Storage, service and food | Storage, serving temperatures, opening, decanting and food pairing | 4 |
Take the WSET Level 2 exam under real time limits
50 questions in 60 minutes, scored against the 55% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillFree WSET Level 2 practice drills
Ten questions with an explanation after each answer. Create a free account to save your results; each drill’s first attempt is free.
Tasting at Level 2 is taught, not examined
- You learn the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting in class, but the exam is the 50 multiple-choice questions only.
- Tasting still helps you score: questions often describe a wine (high acid, light body, green fruit) and ask which grape or region fits.
How to take the WSET Level 2 exam
- Book a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course with an approved course provider, in class or online. Check which specification issue your course uses.
- Complete at least 16 hours of tuition and 11 hours of your own study.
- Sit the 50-question exam: 28 correct answers is a pass, 35 a merit and 43 a distinction.
- Results come through your course provider. Passed candidates cannot resit to improve a grade.
Common questions
How many questions are on the WSET Level 2 exam?
50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. Each has one correct answer, and wrong answers do not cost marks.
What is the WSET Level 2 pass mark?
55% is a pass (28 of 50). 70% to 84% is a pass with merit and 85% or more is a pass with distinction.
What topics carry the most marks on WSET Level 2?
The eight principal grapes (19 questions) and the regionally important grapes (12 questions) make up 31 of the 50 questions. Sparkling and fortified wines carry 6, the vineyard 5, winemaking 4 and storage, service and food 4.
Did the WSET Level 2 syllabus change in 2026?
Yes. WSET published Issue 2.1 of the Level 2 Award in Wines specification in April 2026. The exam format stays at 50 questions in 60 minutes. Ask your course provider which issue your course follows.
Is there a tasting exam at WSET Level 2?
No. Tasting is part of the course, but the Level 2 exam is theory only.
How hard is WSET Level 2?
It is a big step up from Level 1: about 70 regions and 30 grapes. Most of the work is linking each grape to its regions and explaining how climate and winemaking shape the style.
Ready for exam day?
50 questions in 60 minutes, scored against the 55% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
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Exam format and rules checked October 2026: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines · WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification (Issue 2.1, April 2026).
Original independent practice questions written from published viticulture, winemaking and wine-law facts. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust or the Court of Master Sommeliers.