Fanny Darrieussecq
Vin
A graduate of the prestigious Master of Science (MSc.) in Wine Management from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), Fanny has travelled the world to discover the terroirs
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WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines
Become an expert in grape growing and winemaking of world wines.
Combining theory notions and sensory tasting training of 65 wines, the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced-level course that offers a detailed understanding of grape growing, winemaking, and tasting techniques of the world’s wines. The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines also delivers significant international market knowledge. This certification course, which is very comprehensive in technical and tasting aspects, establishes a solid foundation in the wine industry.
Upon successful course completion of the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines, you will be able to assess wines accurately and give expert advice to your customers. In addition, you will have the in-depth product knowledge required to underpin highly-valued job skills and competencies for a worldwide career in the wine industry. Please note that the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines rrequires at least 50 hours of self-study. At WiSP, you can follow this course in classroom mode at our Bordeaux, Toulouse or Pau campuses or through online learning.
What Our Learners Say
- I greatly appreciated the richness of the course content, which was exceptionally well explained by pedagogical and patient educators.
- My favourite subject was soil and climate’s impact on wine regions and the transversality with New World regions.
- The high quality of the tutored sensory training with its 65 wine tastings and the diversity of the vineyards covered.
- Thanks to the educators for the programme interactive pedagogy that facilitates knowledge retention.
- Educators take the time to explain and clarify the various and sometimes complex concepts.
- I greatly appreciated the in-class rhythm of twice 3 days/2 weeks. It allows for gradual knowledge assimilation.
- Great exchanges and debates! The interactions between the various participants were a big plus.
Accessibility of training to people with disabilities. Contact our disability advisor on 05 57 71 75 61 or by email contact@wisp-campus.com in order to study together the necessary arrangements.
Success Rate
52%(year 2021-22)
Tuition Fees
€1100
Delivery Mode
In-class (+ FR e-learning platform access)
Level
Advanced
Entry Requirements
WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines or equivalent
Duration
5.5 days (38 hours)
Sensory Training
65 tasting samples
Languages
English / French
Self-Study Time
50 hours(of pre-course preparation)
Campuses
Bordeaux / Toulouse / Pau
Examination
50 MCQs + short-written answer paper + blind tasting of two wines(Resit Exam: Available)
Who can benefit from the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines?
Industry professionals and wine lovers who already have good basic knowledge of wine tasting.
Wine enthusiasts wishing to discover a wide range of wines and obtain an internationally recognised certification.
WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines holders looking to build on their acquired knowledge.
Industry professionals wishing and needing to build on their acquired knowledge to engage in a motivating career path: wholesale distributors, wine merchants, product or marketing managers, sommeliers and restaurant managers, etc.
Industry professionals wishing to obtain an internationally recognised wine selection and customer service expertise.
Industry professionals or amateurs who are in the process of retraining.
What will you learn in this 5-day WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines?
Identify the main natural (terroir) and human factors involved in producing still wines from vine to bottle.
Learn to demonstrate how terroir influences a wine's style, quality and price.
Identify and describe the characteristics of still, sparkling and fortified wines produced in the principal wine-producing regions of the world.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the leading regions and appellations of the largest wine-producing countries: France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, England, Central and South-Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and South American countries (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru). Be able to explain their style, quality and price.
Demonstrate the ability to provide professional information and advice to customers.
Accurately taste and describe the key characteristics of the world's principal still wines and use this sensory analysis to assess quality and readiness for drinking (ageing potential).
Describe and distinguish the most common wine faults and flaws.
Understand the impact of alcohol on society and the legal issues related to the consumption of wine and spirits.
Detailed curriculum of the WSET® Level 3 wine course
WSET issue 2, 2022
- Natural factors in the vineyard: Vine, climate, weather, soil
- Human factors in the vineyard: grape growing techniques
- Human factors in the cellar: winemaking techniques and options
The Leading Still Wines
- France (Bordeaux, Southwest region, Bourgogne, Beaujolais, Alsace, Loire, Rhône, South of France)
- Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece
- Italy
- Spain and Portugal
- The United States (California, Oregon, Washington, New York) and Canada
- Chili and Argentina
- South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand
- Production: Traditional, by transfer, closed tank, asti, gasification
- France: Champagne, Loire and crémant
- Spain: Cava
- Italy: Asti and prosecco
- Germany: Sekt
- New World: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and California
- Production: sweetness, mutage, ageing
- Port wines
- Sherry
- Fortified muscats
- How to recommend wines to customers
- Wine faults and flaws
- Main food and wine pairing principles
- Health, safety, legal and social consequences of drinking wine
- Assessing a wine’s visual characteristics
- Assessing a wine’s nose
- Assessing a wine’s mouthfeel
- Drawing up a reasoned conclusion (quality, ageing potential)
Our Certified Educators
Gauthier Bernardo
Vin
He is the Bearnais of the team, from Pau in the middle of the Jurançon appellation at the foot of the Pyrenees. After a first professional life in the petrochemical
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Annabelle Mispelblom Beijer
Vin
Annabelle holds the Diplôme Universitaire d’Aptitude à la Dégustation (DUAD) delivered by the demanding Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (faculty of oenology) of Bordeaux. Perfectly bilingual,
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Matthias Seignette
Vin
Matthias is originally from Bordeaux and holds the WSET Diploma. He began by training as a salesman specializing in the wine industry and worked for ten years in various family
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Emiliano Stratico
Vin
Emiliano is from Argentina and holds the WSET Diploma. He graduated from the Sorbonne in Foreign Languages and has a Master’s degree in pedagogy specialized in wine. He worked for
...STUDY MATERIALS
To best prepare for the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines qualification exam, we provide various study materials and resources to assist you.
The WSET® book Understanding Wines: EXPLAIN STYLE AND QUALITY
covers the entire course content. You must read the book before attending class. This book contains valuable, helpful information to use throughout the course duration and your professional career.
The WSET® Study Guide
contains good tips for the exam and precise vineyard maps that will help you during training sessions.
The WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
will be used during your sensory training practice.
Dedicated Videos
We also provide videos dedicated to the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines onwww.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/videos/ or the YouTube channel: WSET® 3-Minute Wine School Series.
WiSP E-Learning Platform Access
For the French version of the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines, WiSP has developed several online activities on its e-learning platform to enhance your learning experience. These resources consist of videos, quizzes, and fun and interactive activities that you can access on a PC or through an application on your tablet or Smartphone. Moreover, you have unlimited access to these additional resources starting enrolment and the whole course duration.
HOW WILL MY TRAINING TAKE PLACE?
Here are the different stages of the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines, from course registration to certificate validation.
I validate my registration with the support of the WiSP team.
Seven days after my registration validation, I receive the textbooks necessary for my pre-course preparation and access codes to the WiSP e-learning platform (FR version only). Self-study time recommended: 50 hours.
Fifteen days before the course start date, an e-mail will provide me with all the necessary information and required study materials for Day 1
On Day 1, I join fellow learners in my group training session. The in-class mode alternates between theory, consolidation and tasting practice.
The examination occurs on the last day and last hour of training. The last half-day of training is entirely dedicated to the exam. First, the theoretical test (2 hours) and then the tasting test (30 minutes).
Twelve weeks after the exam, I will receive my results by e-mail. Twelve weeks after the exam, I will receive my results by e-mail.
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WISP CAMPUS ASSETS
Individualised support throughout your entire course duration.
A course that combines theory and tasting sensory training.
An innovative and inclusive educational approach.
Certified educators and world wine experts.
52% success rate in the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines.
Be an active community member committed to developing the wine and spirits industry.
