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WSET® Level 1 AWARD IN  Wines

Courses in-person

​The WSET® Course for Beginners

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This course offers an introduction to the world of wine and can be completed without prior knowledge. You can use the newly acquired knowledge as a starting point for a career in various areas of the wine industry. But the course is also suitable for wine lovers if you want to expand your knowledge in your own interest.

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It will explain the different types and styles of wine as well as the most important international grape varieties. It also covers storage and service and how to pair wine with food. Through various sensory exercises you will learn to recognise the characteristics of a wine. Using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Tasting of Wine®, you will learn how to describe a wine professionally. Upon successful completion, you will receive the internationally recognised WSET® certificate and a pin.

What you will learn

  • The most important wine styles and their production

  • The 8 most important international grape varieties and their characteristics

  • How to store and serve wine

  • Mastering wine and food pairings

  • Identifying the main characteristics of a wine using a range of sensory exercises

  • Tasting and describing wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Tasting of Wine®.

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Assessment

The assessment takes place at the end of the course. Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 45 minutes.

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Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required. Candidates should be over 18 years of age. (Minors aged 16 and over require written consent from their legal guardian). 

 

Course specification

For more information and full details on course requirements, download the specification here:

Specification (EN)​

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Course fee

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325 €

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(Note: VAT exempt according to § 4 No. 21 a) bb) UStG)

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Course fee includes:

  • WSET® Level 1 study materials (provided on course day)

  • Tasting of 11 wines

  • Water and coffee breaks

  • Tuition, exam, certificate and lapel pin.​

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NB: For bookings made by bank transfer please contact us directly at office@grapeskills.com

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