WINEWISE USA



Level 3
This course is best for students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. The course provides detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world. Students will also benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality.
Unit 1 – Wines and Spirits of the World
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Production of Wine (location, viticulture, vinification, maturation and bottling, labelling regulations)
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France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Central and South Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, North America, South and Central America
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Sparkling Wines
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Fortified (Liqueur) Wines
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Spirits and Liqueurs
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Information and Advice for Customers and Staff
Unit 2 – Tasting and Evaluating Wines of the World
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WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting – how to taste wines and evaluate the quality, style and price
Class Outline
Formal Assessment:
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Multiple choice paper of 50 questions and a question paper requiring short written answers
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Blind tasting paper of two wines