WSET level 1 Award in wines on-line

Syllabus 2022 – 2023

Module 1: What is Wine & How is it Made?

Know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking.

• Parts of a grape
• Grape growing
• Climate
• Alcoholic Fermentation
• Production of still white, red and rosé wines

Module 2 : Types & Syles of wine

Know the different types and styles of wines that exists.

• 3 main styles of wine: still, sparkling, fortified wines
• Notable structural characteristics of all wines

Module 3: Introduction to tasting

Know how to taste wine using a systematic approach

• Taste wine and describe its notable characteristics using language from WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Differences and similarities between different styles of wine

Module 4: Grape varieties and wines

Know the types, characteristics and styles of wines from the principal grape varieties and other examples of wines.

• Principal grape varieties: their characteristics and styles of their wines.
• Named wines: related grape varieties, types, characteristics and styles of wine.

Module 5: Storage & service of wines

Know the key principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.

• Storage of wine
• Service temperature
• Serving wine

Module 6: Pairing Food & Wines

Identify the principal food and wine interactions and recognise the effect they typically have on a wine.

Module 7: Revision & resources

Mock multiple-choice feedback examination which can be attempted as many times as the student likes

Upon registration you’ll receive a 4 weeks full-time access to the online classroom. No book is needed, all the content will be studied online.

Wine tasting is an important part of the programme and you’re expected to source the recommended wines yourself. 

Samples are not included in the training package (contact us for an official supplier)

You can take the exam online (if you have the necessary configuration and equipment) or in person at our Bordeaux campus

• Type : 30 multiple-choice questions
• Duration : 45 minutes
• Pass marks : 70 %