WSET DIPLOMA D2 EXAM 2025
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What percent of the world's Riesling is grown in Germany. Answer:
Around 40% of all the Riesling in the world, is in Germany!
⩥ What are Liebfraumilch wines?. Answer: - It is a medium-dry white
wine of Qualitätswein level with at least 18g/l residual sugar.
- It must contain at least 70 per cent Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
and Kerner although, in practice, Müller-Thurgau tends to dominate the
blend.
- The grapes must come from one of four regions. The majority of wines
came from Rheinhessen and Pfalz although some were produced in
Rheingau and Nahe.
- Was extremely popular, but sales have declined sharply since the 1980s
⩥ What killed Germany's reputation as a quality wine producing
country?. Answer: In the 1980s Liebfraumilch, a low quality wine, made
up around 60% of all German wine exports.
,⩥ What is Flurbereinigung?. Answer: Program of vineyard restructuring
that involved the consolidation of many small, fragmented vineyards and
the building of access roads, both aimed at increasing efficiency, making
mechanisation easier and so reducing the costs of viticulture
⩥ What happened in 1971 in Germany that was important for the wine
industry. Answer: A law was passed that protected geographical labelling
and classified wines based on grape weight
⩥ As a whole the wine regions fall into what climate category. Answer:
Cool and Continental as a whole
⩥ Why is it so important to plant along a river in Germany. Answer: - It
is a cool climate and the river helps moderate temperature and can
extend the growing season
- The river can radiate heat back onto the grapes, especially when south-
facing with steep slopes, as much of German vineyards are
⩥ What climate issues are common in Germany. Answer: - It can be
very cold. In the Spring frost is a major risk, although planting by rivers
and on steep slopes mitigates this
, - Summers are very wet, with much of the rain falling then, which can
lead to fungal disease, dilution and potentially heavy storms with hail
which damage the vineyards
⩥ As a whole, what are the yield levels in Germany compared to other
EU countries?. Answer: Very high as a whole. 100+ hL/ha is not
uncommon and some wines allow for up to 150 hL/ha, which the EU
made them cap it at.
High quality producers, especially those in the VDP are often much
lower.
⩥ What is Pendelbogen?. Answer: Pendelbogen is replacement-cane
pruning with the canes arched in the trellis. The arching of the canes is
thought to improve the flow of sap in the vine and increase the number
of viable buds, in turn increasing yields.
⩥ How have the selection of grapes planted changed over the past 50
years in Germany?. Answer: - In 1980 it was planted to 90% White
Grapes, as of 2021 it is 32% Red Grapes
- Better clone selection, especially for Spätburgunder and Dornfelder
- Since the 1990s, plantings of Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder and, to a
lesser extent, Chardonnay have also risen considerably
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What percent of the world's Riesling is grown in Germany. Answer:
Around 40% of all the Riesling in the world, is in Germany!
⩥ What are Liebfraumilch wines?. Answer: - It is a medium-dry white
wine of Qualitätswein level with at least 18g/l residual sugar.
- It must contain at least 70 per cent Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
and Kerner although, in practice, Müller-Thurgau tends to dominate the
blend.
- The grapes must come from one of four regions. The majority of wines
came from Rheinhessen and Pfalz although some were produced in
Rheingau and Nahe.
- Was extremely popular, but sales have declined sharply since the 1980s
⩥ What killed Germany's reputation as a quality wine producing
country?. Answer: In the 1980s Liebfraumilch, a low quality wine, made
up around 60% of all German wine exports.
,⩥ What is Flurbereinigung?. Answer: Program of vineyard restructuring
that involved the consolidation of many small, fragmented vineyards and
the building of access roads, both aimed at increasing efficiency, making
mechanisation easier and so reducing the costs of viticulture
⩥ What happened in 1971 in Germany that was important for the wine
industry. Answer: A law was passed that protected geographical labelling
and classified wines based on grape weight
⩥ As a whole the wine regions fall into what climate category. Answer:
Cool and Continental as a whole
⩥ Why is it so important to plant along a river in Germany. Answer: - It
is a cool climate and the river helps moderate temperature and can
extend the growing season
- The river can radiate heat back onto the grapes, especially when south-
facing with steep slopes, as much of German vineyards are
⩥ What climate issues are common in Germany. Answer: - It can be
very cold. In the Spring frost is a major risk, although planting by rivers
and on steep slopes mitigates this
, - Summers are very wet, with much of the rain falling then, which can
lead to fungal disease, dilution and potentially heavy storms with hail
which damage the vineyards
⩥ As a whole, what are the yield levels in Germany compared to other
EU countries?. Answer: Very high as a whole. 100+ hL/ha is not
uncommon and some wines allow for up to 150 hL/ha, which the EU
made them cap it at.
High quality producers, especially those in the VDP are often much
lower.
⩥ What is Pendelbogen?. Answer: Pendelbogen is replacement-cane
pruning with the canes arched in the trellis. The arching of the canes is
thought to improve the flow of sap in the vine and increase the number
of viable buds, in turn increasing yields.
⩥ How have the selection of grapes planted changed over the past 50
years in Germany?. Answer: - In 1980 it was planted to 90% White
Grapes, as of 2021 it is 32% Red Grapes
- Better clone selection, especially for Spätburgunder and Dornfelder
- Since the 1990s, plantings of Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder and, to a
lesser extent, Chardonnay have also risen considerably
