The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine is a qualification which aims to provide basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.
This course is also 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, plus food and wine matching.
The qualification introduces candidates to:
The main styles of wine
The characteristics of the major grape varieties
The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting
Service and retail of wine
To gain the WSET Level 1 qualification, candidates will be required to:
Complete a program of training
Successfully complete a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions and a portfolio of tasting notes
Who is the Level 1 course for?
This is an introductory course suitable for anyone wishing to start their wine education in a structured and concise way. You will acquire a basic understanding of grape varieties, what makes wine different, service of wine and food and wine matching.
For employers this course aims to equip your staff with a basic level of product knowledge suitable for their first job in wine sales and service.
