Description
COURSE INFO:
The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines includes an in-depth look at the world of wine. “What’s on the label” – an introduction to the basics of the main grape varieties, wine styles and their growing regions worldwide. Over 20 grape varieties and more than 70 growing regions are covered in the course.
The tasting and evaluation of wines according to the WSET® tasting scheme (SAT) will expand the gained knowledge with relevant practical examples.
The whole course is underpinned by the teaching of essential vocabulary for a competent handling of the acquired knowledge.
After successfully passing the course, each participant will receive a WSET® certificate and a pin to prove their acquired qualification.
Students will become confident tasters, with the ability to describe and compare the styles of wines made from key international and regional grape varieties. They will learn how to analyse wine labels from the world’s major wine producing regions, and how to store, serve, taste and pair wines to get the best out of every glass.
The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for beginners who want to explore a wide spectrum of grape varieties and wine styles, as well as for those who want to build on knowledge gained at WSET® Level 1 Wines.
For more details, see the WSET Level 2 Wines specification.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Novices with no prior wine knowledge
- Wine enthusiasts seeking a structured and methodical approach to the world of wine
- Newcomers or experienced professionals in the wine sector, retail, wholesale, hospitality, and related industries, or those aspiring to careers in these fields
- Participants who have successfully completed WSET® Level 1 in Wines and wish to deepen their knowledge
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, students will…
- have gained the skill of tasting wines using the WSET® Level 2 Wines Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
- have basic knowledge of environmental factors, grape growing, winemaking, and maturation options and how they influence wine style and quality
- be able to understand the key grape varieties and their regional significance across more than 70 geographical indications worldwide
- have learned about important labeling terms indicating origin, style, and quality
- understand the principles and practices for wine storage and service
- have mastered the basics of food and wine pairing
For more details please refer to: WSET® Level 2 Wines Specification
DURATION
WSET® Level 2 Wines includes a minimum study time of:
- 16 hours of instruction
- 11 hours of self-study
- a 60-minute exam (multiple choice)
EXAM AND CERTIFICATE
The exam (50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes) is conducted in English at the end of the third training day. After passing the exam, participants will receive the internationally recognized WSET® Level 2 Wines certificate in German.
For an alternative exam date, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Exam results are typically provided by WSET® in London around 4 weeks after the exam date. The certificates are sent to us approximately 3-4 months after the exam date, and we forward them as soon as possible.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Training materials in English
- Tasting of approximately 30 wines according to the WSET® Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
- WSET® exam fees
- Original WSET® certificate in English (after passing the exam)
REGISTRATION
Registration and payment for the course must be completed at least 12 working days before the course begins.
The training materials will be sent via courier after payment is received.
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