WSET Level3 Practice Short Written Answer Questions (Argentina)
On this page, you can review the content of each chapter from the WSET textbook in a practice short written answer question format tailored to the WSET exam style. This chapter focuses on Argentina. (4 questions) Question 1 Part 1 Describe the characteristics of Torrontés. 2 point
WSET Level3 Practice Short Written Answer Questions (Chile)
On this page, you can review the content of each chapter from the WSET textbook in a practice short written answer question format tailored to the WSET exam style. This chapter focuses on Chile. (4 questions) Question 1 Part 1 In San Antonio Valley, high-quality Sauvignon Blanc wines are produced. Explain why high-quality Sauvignon Blanc wines are made in San Antonio Valley, referring to natural factors. 5 points
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Harvest)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Harvest” Question 1 Part 1 Explain in detail how a wine producer determines the ripeness of grapes and decides the harvest timing, and how this decision influences the final wine style. 11 points Part 2 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of both hand harvesting and machine harvesting. 10 points
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Hazards, Pests and Diseases: part 2)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Hazards, Pests and Diseases” Question 2 Part 1 Briefly explain the impact of phylloxera on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 11 points Part 2 Briefly explain the impact of birds and mammals on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 10 points Question 3 Part 1 Briefly explain what powdery mildew is, its impact on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 13 points Part 2 Briefly explain what downy…
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Hazards, Pests and Diseases: part 1)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Hazards, Pests and Diseases” Question 1 Part 1 Briefly explain the impact of drought on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 13 points Part 2 Briefly explain the impact of excess of water on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 15 points Part 3 Briefly explain the impact of untimely rainfall on vines and wine, and how it can be managed. 13 points Part 4 Briefly explain the impact of winter freeze…
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Canopy Management)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Canopy Management” Question 1 Part 1 Explane aimes of canopy management and its impact on grapes and vinyard management. 14 points Part 2 Explane balanced cycle of vine on the aspect of canopy management. 5 points Part 3 Explane the advantages and disadvantages of bush vines and trellised vineyards. 12 points Part 4 Explane summer pruning techniques and how these techniques influence on grapes. 13 points
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (The Growing Environment: part 2)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “The Growing Environment” Question 1 Part 1 Explain how a plentiful supply of water affects vines in each growing stage. 13 points Part 2 Explain the characteristics of the soil in Jerez and discuss the necessity of irrigation. 10 points Part 3 Explain the negative effects of high levels of nitrogen and potassium on vines. 10 points Part 4 Explain two physical parameters of soil and discuss how these parameters influence water drainage, nutrient retention, and root extension…
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Managing Nutrients and Water)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Managing Nutrients and Water” Question 1 Part 1 Explain what cover crops are and its advantages and disadvantages. 10 points Part 2 Explane the reason why grape growers use mulch. 10 points Part 3 Explain what option grape growers can take to increase the efficiency of water use where prolonged periods of dry weather have. 10 points Part 4 Explain what regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) is and why this method has advantages for vines. 9 points
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Vineyard Establishment)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Vineyard Establishment” Question 1 Part 1 Explane the conditions of land suitable for producing large quantities of relatively inexpensive, stable wine. 15 points Part 2 Explain what soil preparation grape growers need to undertake when they start planting vines and growing grapes. 12 points Part 3 Explain which grape characteristics should be considered when starting viticulture in a specific climate. 18 points Part 4 Explain the factors to consider when choosing a rootstock. 13 points
WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (Approaches to Grape Growing)
On this page, you will review the content of each chapter of the WSET texts through practice questions designed in accordance with the WSET exam format. In this chapter, we will study “Approaches to Grape Growing” Question 1 Part 1 Explain what Sustainable Viticulture is and its advantages and disadvantages. 13 points Part 2 Explain what Organic Viticulture is and its advantages and disadvantages. 12 points Part 3 Explain what Biodynamic Viticulture is and its advantages and disadvantages. 12 points Part 4 Explain what Precision Viticulture is and its advantages and disadvantages. 11 points