Wine Class & Certification (WSET) - Level 1

Enjoy this officially recognized wine certification course! You'll learn everything about wine and have a chance to test and receive your certification!

Course Location: Outdoor Recreation Classroom (Caserma Ederle)

Course Begins: 9:30 a.m.

Lunch Break: 1:30 p.m.

Final Exam: 4 p.m.

What to Expect:

For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You'll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.

Throughout the day you will taste a variety of styles of wine, from red, white, and rose, and both still and sparkling. You will also learn about the production techniques, geography, and label terms that are important to wine. Take notes!

At the end of the class there is a short examination you must pass to receive your WSET Level 1 certification. Additionally, study materials will be provided prior to the class. This class is held on base at either the ODR classroom on Ederle, or above the arena depending on lass size. Participants are expected to show up on time with:

• A pencil or pen
• A notebook
• Flavorless crackers for pallet clearing
• A love for wine!

Enrolling:

There are no restrictions on entry to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. Candidates who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held, or those who choose not to taste alcohol for health or religious reasons, will not be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverage as part of their course, but this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.

Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning Hours (GLH):

TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification, it is made up of GLH and private study time. GLH include all tutor-supervised learning and supervised assessments. The TQT for the Level 1 Award in Wines is 6 hours, all as GLH. This includes the 45 minutes for the examination.

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