
The Level 1 Award in Wines course offers an entry-level qualification and practical introduction to wine.
You'll explore the main types and styles of wine and learn how to describe wine accurately and make food and wine pairings. Great for anyone new to wine or inexperienced front-line staff in hospitality and wine retail.
At a glance:
- 9 x practice wine tasting
- 6 hours tuition
- 0 hours of home study
- 45-minute multiple-choice exam
For more detail on the course structure and content, as well as assessment criteria and sample exam questions - view the Full Level 1 Specification
WSET Courses make the perfect present for the wine enthusiast in your life - buy an open-dated Gift Voucher and your recipient can choose a convenient date from our constantly refreshing programme.
Vouchers last two years.
OR consider our flagship 8-week World of Wine course if you prefer a more relaxed approach without an exam. This course builds your wine knowledge in a fun way by looking at different countries each week with the accent placed firmly on learning by tasting.

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