Diploma
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 Explain aims of canopy management and its impact on grapes and vineyard management. 14 points Part 2 Explain balanced cycle of vine on the aspect of canopy management. 5 points Part 3 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of bush vines and trellised vineyards. 12 points Part 4 Explain 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 Explain 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 Explain 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
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 difficulty of growing grapes in low-latitude regions (less than 30 degrees). 6 points Part 3 Explain 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…
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 Explain 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 Explain how weather and climate condition affects sugar accumulation in the ripening stage. 10 points Part 2 Explain…
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 explain most common process of obtaining and planting clones. 8 points Part 3 Describe mass selection…
Practice Questions for the WSET Diploma
Free practice questions for the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines, written by a WSET Level 3 (Distinction) holder who is studying for the Diploma. There are 34 open-response questions (115 question parts) for D1 Wine Production and D2 Wine Business, and every part has a model answer and grading criteria. The questions follow the multiple-part, open-response style of the D1 and D2 closed-book exams, and all of them are free to read without an account. Last updated: October 2026. These are original practice questions, not real exam questions. WSET Diploma Exam Format The Diploma has six units, and you must pass all six. The written exams are closed-book and…