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

How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 SAT

Who can participate?

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is intended for beginners or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

What you'll learn

• How to produce the wine
• Main grape varieties of the world
• Main wine regions of the world
• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines.
• sparkling wines of the world
• Sweet wines and fortified wines
• How to read a label
• Food and wine pairing
• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
• Final exam

In 3 days we will taste more than 40 wines from all over the world!

Final exam

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

The exams will be sent to London

Results are graded as follows:

• Mark of 85% and above Pass with Distinction
• Mark of between 70% and 84% Pass with Merit
• Mark of between 55% and 69% Pass
• Mark of between 45% and 54% Fail

Registration and requirements

• Personal study and revision
• Candidates applying to sit the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines examination must be over the legal minimum age (18 years old)
• End of bookings: 15 days before the start of the course
• The fee for an individual course must be paid before the start of the course
• Whats is included: 3 days lessons live, the ebooks, tasting of more than 40 wines
• On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
• Possibility to have lunch in the Signorvino shop (with discount)