WSET Diploma D2: Questions W/Correct
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Section 1: The Global Wine Business (Macro-Environment)
1. What is the primary purpose of the International Organisation of Vine and
Wine (OIV)?
A) To regulate global wine prices
B) To promote international trade agreements
C) To set intergovernmental standards for viticulture and winemaking
D) To organize the world's largest wine fair
2. Which country is typically the world's largest consumer of wine by volume?
A) Italy
B) France
C) United States
D) China
3. What is the long-term global trend for wine consumption?
A) Volume is stable, but value is increasing as consumers trade up.
B) Volume is increasing rapidly, but value is decreasing.
C) Both volume and value are in steep decline.
D) Consumption is shifting entirely to low-alcohol wines.
4. The concept of "Premiumsation" in the wine industry refers to:
A) Wineries charging higher prices for their basic wines.
B) Consumers trading up to higher-priced, higher-quality wines.
C) The premium paid for organic certification.
D) A marketing tactic used only in luxury goods.
5. Which of these is a significant demographic factor affecting wine consumption
patterns?
A) The color of wine labels
B) The average annual rainfall in a region
,C) The age distribution of a population
D) The political party in power
6. What is a key challenge posed by climate change to the wine industry?
A) A uniform decrease in global temperatures
B) The need for more traditional oak barrels
C) Increased variability in vintages and pressure on water resources
D) A guaranteed increase in quality across all regions
7. The "ProWein" trade fair is most significant for:
A) Consumer wine tasting
B) Launching new wine brands to the trade and press
C) Judging in international wine competitions
D) Vineyard equipment only
8. Economic recession in a major market most often leads to:
A) An increase in consumption of premium wines
B) A shift towards discounting and more affordable wine segments
C) No change in consumer behavior
D) The closure of all online wine retail
9. Which region is the world's largest producer of wine by volume?
A) Bordeaux, France
B) Tuscany, Italy
C) The European Union (as a bloc)
D) California, USA
10. What does "Vegan" certification on a wine label primarily concern?
A) The grape varieties used
B) The fining agents used in production
C) The energy source of the winery
D) The packaging materials
Section 2: The Supply Chain (Vineyard to Market)
, 11. What is the primary goal of a "Negociant" business model?
A) To grow all their own grapes
B) To focus solely on direct-to-consumer sales
C) To source grapes or wine from multiple growers for blending and distribution
D) To only produce estate-bottled wine
12. A wine cooperative is owned by:
A) A single wealthy individual
B) A multinational corporation
C) Its member grape growers
D) The local government
13. What is a key advantage of being a large-scale wine producer?
A) Guaranteed critical acclaim for all wines
B) Significant economies of scale in production and marketing
C) The ability to ignore all market trends
D) Exemption from all wine regulations
14. The term "Flying Winemaker" refers to:
A) A winemaker who uses drones to monitor vineyards.
B) A consultant who works with wineries in different countries and hemispheres.
C) A winemaker who only works in aviation-themed wineries.
D) The process of aerating wine.
15. What is "Bordeaux Futures" (En Primeur) system?
A) A method of pruning vines
B) Selling wine as futures, before it is bottled and shipped
C) A type of secondary fermentation
D) An insurance policy for vineyards
16. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales are most important for:
A) Supermarket private labels
B) Wineries seeking to build brand loyalty and capture full margin
Answers
Section 1: The Global Wine Business (Macro-Environment)
1. What is the primary purpose of the International Organisation of Vine and
Wine (OIV)?
A) To regulate global wine prices
B) To promote international trade agreements
C) To set intergovernmental standards for viticulture and winemaking
D) To organize the world's largest wine fair
2. Which country is typically the world's largest consumer of wine by volume?
A) Italy
B) France
C) United States
D) China
3. What is the long-term global trend for wine consumption?
A) Volume is stable, but value is increasing as consumers trade up.
B) Volume is increasing rapidly, but value is decreasing.
C) Both volume and value are in steep decline.
D) Consumption is shifting entirely to low-alcohol wines.
4. The concept of "Premiumsation" in the wine industry refers to:
A) Wineries charging higher prices for their basic wines.
B) Consumers trading up to higher-priced, higher-quality wines.
C) The premium paid for organic certification.
D) A marketing tactic used only in luxury goods.
5. Which of these is a significant demographic factor affecting wine consumption
patterns?
A) The color of wine labels
B) The average annual rainfall in a region
,C) The age distribution of a population
D) The political party in power
6. What is a key challenge posed by climate change to the wine industry?
A) A uniform decrease in global temperatures
B) The need for more traditional oak barrels
C) Increased variability in vintages and pressure on water resources
D) A guaranteed increase in quality across all regions
7. The "ProWein" trade fair is most significant for:
A) Consumer wine tasting
B) Launching new wine brands to the trade and press
C) Judging in international wine competitions
D) Vineyard equipment only
8. Economic recession in a major market most often leads to:
A) An increase in consumption of premium wines
B) A shift towards discounting and more affordable wine segments
C) No change in consumer behavior
D) The closure of all online wine retail
9. Which region is the world's largest producer of wine by volume?
A) Bordeaux, France
B) Tuscany, Italy
C) The European Union (as a bloc)
D) California, USA
10. What does "Vegan" certification on a wine label primarily concern?
A) The grape varieties used
B) The fining agents used in production
C) The energy source of the winery
D) The packaging materials
Section 2: The Supply Chain (Vineyard to Market)
, 11. What is the primary goal of a "Negociant" business model?
A) To grow all their own grapes
B) To focus solely on direct-to-consumer sales
C) To source grapes or wine from multiple growers for blending and distribution
D) To only produce estate-bottled wine
12. A wine cooperative is owned by:
A) A single wealthy individual
B) A multinational corporation
C) Its member grape growers
D) The local government
13. What is a key advantage of being a large-scale wine producer?
A) Guaranteed critical acclaim for all wines
B) Significant economies of scale in production and marketing
C) The ability to ignore all market trends
D) Exemption from all wine regulations
14. The term "Flying Winemaker" refers to:
A) A winemaker who uses drones to monitor vineyards.
B) A consultant who works with wineries in different countries and hemispheres.
C) A winemaker who only works in aviation-themed wineries.
D) The process of aerating wine.
15. What is "Bordeaux Futures" (En Primeur) system?
A) A method of pruning vines
B) Selling wine as futures, before it is bottled and shipped
C) A type of secondary fermentation
D) An insurance policy for vineyards
16. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales are most important for:
A) Supermarket private labels
B) Wineries seeking to build brand loyalty and capture full margin
