WSET Award In Wines Level 1 Inc Exam

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Certificate is a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to be introduced in a structured way to - wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching and also provides the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.

COURSE SYNOPSIS 

• The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Certificate is a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to be introduced in a structured way to - wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching and also provides the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.
• Wine Tasting : Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Food and Wine Matching : A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
• Wine Service and Storage : Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
• Social Responsibility : A guide to sensible drinking
• Types and Styles of Wine : Learn about what makes wines taste different
• Grape Varieties : Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties
• Main white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
• Main black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
• Named Wines : White: Pinot Grigio, Muscadet, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes
  Red: Claret, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti
• Number of Wines Tasted : minimum 6 wines will be tasted as part of the course
• Study Materials : Students will receive the Foundation Certificate Study Guide
• Duration of course : 1 day inclusive of examination
• Modes of Study : Day Release
• Examination : 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
• Certification : All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin. 

The Fee includes

• Study book, (provided on day)
  6+ wines
  Food & wine matching
  Professional WSET tuition by WSET-Certified Tutor
  Examination fees
  Internationally-recognised WSET qualification certificate