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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully complete:
Unit 1: a 50 question multiple choice paper, and a 4 question, short written answer paper
Unit 2: a blind tasting of two wines
What you'll learn:
The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world
How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, before starting the Level 3 course.