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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Develop an advanced understanding of the world's most important wines and refine your analytical tasting skills. Through the tasting of approximately 65 wines, you'll explore how vineyard, winemaking, geography and commercial factors influence wine style, quality and price, while earning the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

COURSE DETAILS

  • Duration: 34 hours (in person)
  • Wines tasted: Approximately 65
  • Language: English
  • Price: CHF 1,990
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE: 34 hours of classroom instruction; tasting of approximately 65 wines; official WSET Level 3 study materials (textbook and workbook); examination fees; official WSET digital certificate upon passing.

WHY THIS COURSE?

This advanced-level course is designed for experienced wine enthusiasts and wine professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the world's principal wines and develop professional-level tasting and analytical skills.

You'll explore how grape variety, climate, viticulture, winemaking, maturation, legislation and commercial factors influence a wine's style, quality and price. Through extensive guided tastings, you'll learn to evaluate wines critically and communicate your conclusions confidently using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).

Successful completion of WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or equivalent knowledge is required before enrolling.

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is the world's leading provider of wine education, trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in more than 70 countries.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Understand how natural and human factors influence the style, quality and price of still wines.
  • Analyse the principal wines and wine-producing regions of the world.
  • Explain the production methods and styles of the world's key sparkling and fortified wines.
  • Apply advanced wine knowledge to food pairing, service and professional recommendations.
  • Describe and assess wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).
  • Evaluate wine quality, ageing potential and readiness for drinking.
  • Communicate confidently about wine using internationally recognised terminology.

EXPERIENCE

  • Learn directly from a certified WSET educator with real-world industry experience.
  • Extensive guided tastings covering the world's principal wine styles and regions.
  • Interactive discussions and comparative tasting exercises that develop analytical thinking and professional judgement.
  • Small group format for a more engaging and personalised learning experience.
  • Official WSET study materials included.
STUDY COMMITMENT
To prepare successfully for the examinations and gain maximum benefit from the course, students should expect to complete approximately 100–120 hours of independent study alongside classroom sessions.

EXAM & CERTIFICATION

The qualification is assessed through two examinations completed on the same day.
Theory Examination
  • 50 multiple-choice questions
  • 4 short written answer questions
  • Duration: 2 hours
Tasting Examination
  • Blind tasting of 2 wines
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Pass mark: 55% in each examination
Upon successful completion, you will receive the official WSET digital certificate.
Leave with an internationally recognised advanced wine qualification, professional-level tasting skills and the knowledge required to progress to the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Class sizes are intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
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