WSET Award level 1 in Wines

The course will be based around a four-week, five module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this 4-week window. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for our qualifications and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.

Students should be advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. All the required wines for the course can be found in the online equipment list. Any additional wines can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator

Course Code                           Starting date              Finish date

O1WI2505APP                      30/09/2024                   27/10/2024

O1WI2506APP                      14/10/2024                   10/11/2024

O1WI2507APP                      28/10/2024                   24/11/2024

O1WI2508APP                      11/11/2024                   08/12/2024

O1WI2509APP                      25/11/2024                   22/12/2024

O1WI2510APP                      09/12/2024                   05/01/2025

O1WI2511APP                      06/01/2025                   02/02/2025

O1WI2512APP                      20/01/2025                   16/02/2025

O1WI2513APP                      03/02/2025                   02/03/2025

O1WI2514APP                      17/02/2025                   16/03/2025

O1WI2515APP                      03/03/2025                   30/03/2025

O1WI2516APP                      17/03/2025                   13/04/2025

O1WI2517APP                      31/03/2025                   27/04/2025

O1WI2518APP                      14/04/2025                   11/05/2025

O1WI2519APP                      28/04/2025                   25/05/2025

O1WI2520APP                      12/05/2025                   08/06/2025

O1WI2521APP                      26/05/2025                   22/06/2025

O1WI2522APP                      09/06/2025                   06/07/2025

O1WI2523APP                      23/06/2025                   20/07/2025

O1WI2524APP                      07/07/2025                   03/08/2025

O1WI2525APP                      21/07/2025                   17/08/2025

Course structure

Module 1: What is wine and how is it made?

• • Name the main parts of a grape and what they contain.
  • Name the key stages in the annual cycle of grape growing and know what happens during ripening.
  • Name and define different grape-growing climates and state how they can affect the characteristics of grapes.
  • List the requirements for and the products of alcoholic fermentation.
  • Name and correctly order the key stages in the production of still white, red and rosé wines.

Module 2: Types and styles of wine

• • Name the three types of wines: still wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines.
  • Name the characteristics that contribute to different wine styles.
  • Recall how to taste and describe wines using the SAT.

Module 3: Grape varieties and wines

• • Name the principal grape varieties and identify the characteristics and styles of their wines.
  • Identify examples of wines from the principal grape varieties and recall the types, characteristics and styles of these wines.
  • Identify other examples of wines and recall the types, characteristics and styles of these wines.

Module 4: Storage and service of wines

• • Identify and define the ideal conditions for storing and preserving wine.
  • State the recommended service temperature description for the principal types and styles of wine.
  • State the correct procedures for opening and serving wine.
  • Identify the principal food and wine interactions and recognise the effect they typically have on a wine.

Module 5: Revision

• • Mock multiple-choice feedback examination which can be attempted as many times as the student likes.

Live webinar

The live webinar will be at the Virtual Class of More than Wines and has the objetive of answering any inquery about the course or solve any doubt with a WSET® Certified Educator from the More than Wines team.

Examination      

Revise and recap the course content. Students should be advised to schedule a minimum of one hour of private study before sitting the Level 1 Award in Wines examination.

Examination date must be scheduled with More than Wines up to one year after the completion date. It is a 45 minute exam that must take place after the advertised finish date of the course. This examination can be via Remote Invigilation or in paper.