WSET Diploma - D /D3 WSET ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST VERSION COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
When was Cadiz created and by whom? What impact did it have on the wine
industry?
1100 BC by the Phoenicians
Important for the trading of wine and winemaking. Things like lagares were
created.
Who rules Spain between the Phoenicians and Moors?
The Carthaginians then the Romans
When did the Moors rule Spain and how did it affect the wine industry? What
followed them?
Invaded in 711.
They didn't drink but tolerated wine making.
Followed by Christian rule who restored production.
What were the main production of Spain when the American colonies became
part of Spain?
,Fortified wines: Sherry, Fondillon, Malaga
Who is Manuel Quintano y Quintano?
18th century Rioja religious figure who's family made wine that went to
Bordeaux and learned about winemaking and brought back barriques.
Barrels were not widely adopted since no price variation was allowed at the
time.
How did the Spanish Civil wars of the 19th century affect the Spanish wine
industry?
Mid 1970s onward in Spain?
Return to constitutional monarchy with democratic rule led to greater
economic freedom and entrance into the EU in 1986 led to more investment in
the industry and a drastic improvement of basic Spanish wine.
1996 in Spanish wine?
Irrigation legalized which made more regions viable and led to an increase in
production levels.
Latitude of Spanish vineyards?
36-43
General climate and factors of Spanish vineyards?
Warm with an extensive coastline. several mountain ranges and a large, raised
plateau
What is the meseta?
Altitude
Climate
Large raised plateau in Spain
,600-900 m
Continental climate with hot days and cool nights with moderation from
altitude.
Influence of NW Spain?
Atlantic, maritime influence with high levels of rain throughout the year
Influence of NE Spain?
Sheltered from Atlantic by mountains and has a more continental climate with
Med influences.
Influences of S and E Spain?
Face Mediterranean with moderate climates having warm dry summers and
mild winters.
Marquis de Murietta and Marquis di Riscal sought exile in Bordeaux then
returned when it was safe with winemaking techniques and barriques.
How did Phylloxera impact the Spanish wine industry in the 19th century?
When it hit France, Rioja became a replacement to the wines of Bordeaux and
many new wineries were founded around the railway station in Haro, allowing
easy shipments to France.
What caused a downturn in the Spanish wine industry in Spain in the Early
20th century?
Phylloxera and recovery of French vineyards plus the loss of Overseas colonies.
What is the Rioja Wine Exported Syndicate?
Group formed in 1907 to guarantee the authenticity of Rioja wine in the export
market.
, First CR of Spain?
Rioja in 1926
What happened to the Spanish wine industry after 1935?
Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939
Then under dictator for another 40 years plus the loss of the export market
after WWII
Spanish wine industry shifted to mostly Coop making high volume, inexpensive
wine.
Who sparked a transformation of the Spanish wine industry in 1960s?
Miguel Torres planted French and German varieties, trellised vines, temp
controlled ss and established wine labs
Where does Spain rank in terms of vy area globally?
1st
Many by are low density, low yielding bush vines
Where does Spain rank in terms of production by volume globally?
3rd (It, Fr)
39 M hL average
Why are many Spanish vineyards planted at low density?
Favorable in many regions due to climate. Low rainfall, so low density reduces
competition between vines for water.
NEWEST VERSION COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
When was Cadiz created and by whom? What impact did it have on the wine
industry?
1100 BC by the Phoenicians
Important for the trading of wine and winemaking. Things like lagares were
created.
Who rules Spain between the Phoenicians and Moors?
The Carthaginians then the Romans
When did the Moors rule Spain and how did it affect the wine industry? What
followed them?
Invaded in 711.
They didn't drink but tolerated wine making.
Followed by Christian rule who restored production.
What were the main production of Spain when the American colonies became
part of Spain?
,Fortified wines: Sherry, Fondillon, Malaga
Who is Manuel Quintano y Quintano?
18th century Rioja religious figure who's family made wine that went to
Bordeaux and learned about winemaking and brought back barriques.
Barrels were not widely adopted since no price variation was allowed at the
time.
How did the Spanish Civil wars of the 19th century affect the Spanish wine
industry?
Mid 1970s onward in Spain?
Return to constitutional monarchy with democratic rule led to greater
economic freedom and entrance into the EU in 1986 led to more investment in
the industry and a drastic improvement of basic Spanish wine.
1996 in Spanish wine?
Irrigation legalized which made more regions viable and led to an increase in
production levels.
Latitude of Spanish vineyards?
36-43
General climate and factors of Spanish vineyards?
Warm with an extensive coastline. several mountain ranges and a large, raised
plateau
What is the meseta?
Altitude
Climate
Large raised plateau in Spain
,600-900 m
Continental climate with hot days and cool nights with moderation from
altitude.
Influence of NW Spain?
Atlantic, maritime influence with high levels of rain throughout the year
Influence of NE Spain?
Sheltered from Atlantic by mountains and has a more continental climate with
Med influences.
Influences of S and E Spain?
Face Mediterranean with moderate climates having warm dry summers and
mild winters.
Marquis de Murietta and Marquis di Riscal sought exile in Bordeaux then
returned when it was safe with winemaking techniques and barriques.
How did Phylloxera impact the Spanish wine industry in the 19th century?
When it hit France, Rioja became a replacement to the wines of Bordeaux and
many new wineries were founded around the railway station in Haro, allowing
easy shipments to France.
What caused a downturn in the Spanish wine industry in Spain in the Early
20th century?
Phylloxera and recovery of French vineyards plus the loss of Overseas colonies.
What is the Rioja Wine Exported Syndicate?
Group formed in 1907 to guarantee the authenticity of Rioja wine in the export
market.
, First CR of Spain?
Rioja in 1926
What happened to the Spanish wine industry after 1935?
Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939
Then under dictator for another 40 years plus the loss of the export market
after WWII
Spanish wine industry shifted to mostly Coop making high volume, inexpensive
wine.
Who sparked a transformation of the Spanish wine industry in 1960s?
Miguel Torres planted French and German varieties, trellised vines, temp
controlled ss and established wine labs
Where does Spain rank in terms of vy area globally?
1st
Many by are low density, low yielding bush vines
Where does Spain rank in terms of production by volume globally?
3rd (It, Fr)
39 M hL average
Why are many Spanish vineyards planted at low density?
Favorable in many regions due to climate. Low rainfall, so low density reduces
competition between vines for water.
