WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

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 wine, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking. Upon completion, you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.

What you'll learn

Unit 1

• The key factors in the production of wine are location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation, and bottling
•  How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
  • Still wines of the world
  • Sparkling wines of the world
  • Fortified wines of the world
• How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality

Unit 2

How to taste wines, describe their characteristics, and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)