WSET PROGRAM DETAILS
Level 1Wines PROGRAM DEAILS WHO SHOULD APPLY
Duration 1 Day + Exam
• Wine consumers wanting to know more about
• Introduce the main styles of wines the main grape varieties and food and wine
• Learn the characteristics of the principal grape varieties matching
• The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting • Hospitality Candidates with their first job in
Topics Covered
• Service and retail of wine hospitality.
• Matching Food & Wine • Retail Candidates with their first job in
retailing.
Wines Tasted (approx) 14-15 Wines • HM Students,
• Sales and Marketing professionals in the
45 minutes, multiple choice paper of 30 questions (candidates are
Examination Details industry.
required to get a minimum of 21 questions correct to pass the exam.)
• Wine Retailers,
Rate (*) INR 10000 All Inclusive • Front line sales staff.
Level 2 Wines Program Details Who should apply
Duration 3/4 days + Exam
• Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting and food & wine
matching • People employed in the wine and spirits
• Learn about viticulture and the wine making process. Know and hospitality industries with some basic
about key wine-and-spirit producing regions of the world knowledge of alcoholic beverages.
Topics Covered • Understand key grape varietals: Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; • Wine enthusiasts who wish to acquire in-
Riesling; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Pinot Noir; Syrah and depth knowledge of wines and spirits and
Grenache want to obtain an internationally recognized
• Increase knowledge of sparkling wines, sweet wines, fortified wine qualification.
wines and liqueurs • F&B professionals
• Importers
Wines Tasted (approx) 30 Wines and 5 Spirits
• Hospitality Students
Examination Details 60 minutes, multiple choice paper of 50 questions
Rate (*) INR 26000 + Taxes
Level 2 Spirits Program Details Who should apply
• Individuals wishing to develop their expertise
Duration 3 Days + Exam
in spirits & liqueurs.
• People employed in the drinks and hospitality
• The spirits market industries in a supervisory capacity, needing
• Production core
• Brandy,Scotch Whisky,Whiskey,Rum,Vodka,Tequila • information to advise management and
• Gin & other flavoured spirits customers with authority and make informed
Topics Covered
• Liqueurs & fruit spirits selections of spirits
• The sale & service of spirits • Spirit connoisseurs who wish to learn about
• How to taste spirits using the WSET Systematic Approach to spirits in a rigorous and structured manner
tasting spirits and gain an internationally recognised spirit
qualification.
Spirits Tasted (approx) 25 to 26 spirits • F&B professionals
• Consultants
Examination Details 60 minutes, multiple choice paper of 50 questions • Consumers
• Importers
Rate (*) INR 29700 + Taxes • HM students
• Spirits entrepreneurs
Level 3 Wines Program Details Who should apply
Duration 7 Days + Exam • People employed in the drinks and hospitality
industries in a supervisory capacity, needing
• Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting core information to advise management and
• Viticulture and Vinification customers with authority and make informed
• France 1: Bordeaux and South-West France selections of wines
• France 2: Burgundy and Alsace • Wine connoisseurs who wish to learn about
• Loire, Rhone and South of France wines in a rigorous and structured manner
• Germany, Austria, Hungary, UK and gain an internationally recognised wine
Topics Covered
• Italy and spirit qualification.
• Spain and Portugal • Senior F&B professionals
• Eastern Europe, New Zealand and South Africa • Wine Consultants
• The Americas
• Sparkling Wines
• Fortified Wines
Wines Tasted (approx) 70-75 wines
A theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short-
Examination Details answer questions, plus a tasting examination consisting of a blind
tasting of two wines.
Rate (*) INR 82000 + Taxes
* - This is typically the rate for a participant attending an open program.
Rates are subject to change depending upon the city it is offered in, and other variables, including GST rates.
