• D1

    WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (The Growing Environment: 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 “The Growing Environment” Question 1 Part 1 Explain the positive and negative effects of sunshine exposure on grape growing and the measures to protect grapes from negative effects. 14 points Part 2 Explain the difficulity of growing grapes in low-latitude regions (less than 30 degrees). 6 points Part 3 Explane how the levels of acid and tannin typically differ in grapes grown in high-altitude regions compared to those in low-altitude regions. 10 points Part 4 Explain how the…

  • D1

    WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (The Vine Growth Cycle)

    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 Vine Growth Cycle” Question 1 Part 1 Explain ideal and non-ideal conditions for advantageous budburst. 10 points Part 2 Explane what coulure is and what causes coulure. 10 points Part 3 Explain the general changes that occur in grapes during the early grape growth stage and how water affects grapes during this period. 14 points Question 2 Part 1 Explane how weather and climate condition affects suger accumulation in the ripening stage. 10 points Part 2 Explane…

  • D1

    WSET Diploma D1 Exercises (The Vine)

    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 Vine” Question 1 Part 1 Explain the effects of the “second crop” on wine and methods to prevent those effects. 9 points Part 2 List the components of grapes and describe what substances each of them contains. 5 points Question 2 Part 1 Explain two methods of propagation in modern viticulture. 14 points Part 2 Describe what clonal selection is and explane most common process of obtaining and planting clones. 8 points Part 3 Describe mass selection…

  • Diploma

    Practice Questions for the WSET Diploma

    We’ve created comprehensive practice questions for the WSET Diploma theory exam. Our materials are specifically designed to support your preparation for the theory examination. We offer a range of resources, including practice questions, sample answers, and grading criteria, all aligned with the diploma textbooks. Practice Questions Disclaimer About these practice questions This practice questions is created for wine education and study support and is not affiliated with WSET® (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in any way. Relation to WSET official materials The content of this site does not directly cite, reproduce, or replace any official WSET materials, exams, or lessons.The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do…

  • Level 3

    WSET Level3 Practice Short Written Answer Questions (Burgundy)

    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 Burgundy. Question 1 Part 1 Burgundy has a climate characterized by significant temperature fluctuations in spring, which can cause grapevine damage due to spring frosts. Identify four measures that producers can take to overcome spring frosts and explain how each measure protects the vines from frost damage. 5 points Question 2 Part 1 In the Chablis region, wines of varying quality are produced. Describe the expected aroma characteristics and acidity levels for Wines A and B. Wine…