WSET LEVEL 2

WSET® Level 2 Award is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)

• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:

  • Chardonnay

  • Pinot Grigio/Gris

  • Sauvignon Blanc

  • Riesling

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Merlot

  • Pinot Noir

  • Syrah/Shiraz

• The style and quality of wines:

  • made from 22 regionally important grape varieties

  • produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world

• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:

  • Sparkling wines

  • Fortified wines

• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality

• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine

• Principles of food and wine pairing

HOW DO THE CLASSES WORK

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours* of study time:

• 16 hours of instruction with a certified educator

• 11 hours of personal study and revision

• A 1-hour examination

EXAM

A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions.

To graduate, you will have to answer 55% of the questions correctly and you will receive a WSET 2 certificate by post.

For English language programs, you can also opt for Computer-Based Exams with Remote Invigilation.

QUESTIONS

For more information contact us at wineschool@oenotrian.com

For full program details and requirements, please download the Course Specification below (available in Turkish and English Language)

For registration and further details contact us wineschool@oenotrian.com