WSET Level 1 Award in WINE
The Ultimate Beginners Wine Course
No prior wine knowledge or experience required to get started.
This is the ideal place for anyone just beginning their journey into wine knowledge.
After completing the WSET courses, you’ll chat more confidently about wine, be able to answer questions, and give recommendations on food and wine pairings to friends or customers. You’ll understand the various types and styles of wine, from Champagne to Chablis!
Learn the Essentials of Wine, Step by Step
What you will learn:
- How to taste wine like a professional
- Key stages of grape growing and winemaking
- Different types and styles of wines
- The characteristics of the 8 principal grape varieties and their wines
- Characteristics of other popular wines like Chianti
- How to store and serve wine
- Basic food and wine pairing tips you can use for dinners, events, or nights in with friends
This course is designed to make wine feel simple, approachable, and fun - ideal for anyone who wants to learn about wine from scratch.
Typical Exam Style Question at Level 1
1. Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to produce red wine?
(a) Cabernet Sauvignon, (b) Sauvignon Blanc, (c) Riesling, (d) Chardonnay
2. Chablis is a
(a) dry white wine, (b) dry red wine, (c) sweet white wine, (d) sweet red wine
3. Which one of the following is a fortified wine?
(a) Cava, (b) Beaujolais, (c) Prosecco, (d) Port
Answers: 1a, 2a, 3