Single course
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Content
During the course, students are studying according to the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines course programme. The form of study is lectures that include tasting exercises.
The key content themes are:
• Systematic tasting of wines
• Impact of cultivation and production on the taste, style and quality of wine
• Quality labels for wine regions and labels
• Comparative examination of the main grape varieties and wine regions
• Different types of wines: red, white, rosé, sparkling wines, fortified wines
• Principles relating to the storage and serving of wine
• Basics of combining wine and food
Objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with different types of wines and their general uses.
After completing the course, the student:
• understand the basics of the wine world: types and styles of wine and the factors affecting them
• has adopted a method of systematic tasting and sensory evaluation and is able to use it as a tool for continuous product knowledge;
• understand the basics of storing wine and combining and serving wine and food
Implementation methods
Lectures (by WSET Level 2 Award in Wines ® Qualification structure)
Systematic tasting (WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® SAT)
Group discussions and peer learning
Exam
Prerequisites
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is for those with little or no knowledge of wines. It is a necessary background if you need a comprehensive and concise basic information pack on beverages and their backgrounds in your work.