Level 3 in wine
TRAINING OBJECTIVE
Describe the characteristics of the world’s main wines, and talk about the main factors affecting style, quality and price. This will enable them to advise the management of different types of establishments, answer customers’ questions in full knowledge of the facts, and choose the right wines for different situations.
Description
WSET Level 3
990€ INCL. VAT
35 hours – 5 days
Available languages 
WSET Level 3 takes place over 5 days (35 hours), plus 1 day (7 hours) of optional preparation for passing the exam.
The WSET Level 3 Diploma in Wine aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that determine the style, quality and price of the world’s leading still, sparkling and fortified wines.
A minimum of 80 hours of preparation is required
Number of wines tasted :
70 to 80 wines
35 hours – 5 days including 2h30 examination
In-house training available in France or abroad
We run the WSET for a maximum of 12 participants.
Training and certification available in English, French or Chinese
Calendar
module 1 . Identify the main natural and human factors involved in the production of the world's still wines, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, and explain how they affect the style, quality and price of these wines. (Unit 1 corresponds to Modules 1 to 5)
- Identify the main natural factors in the vineyard and explain in detail how they affect the style, quality and price of the wine.
- Identify the main human factors in the vineyard and explain in detail how they affect the style, quality and price of the wine.
- Identify the main human factors in winemaking facilities and explain in detail how they affect wine style, quality and price.
module 2. Identify and describe the characteristics of still wines made in the world's main wine-growing regions, and explain how the main natural and human factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as in legislation and marketing, affect the style, quality and price of these wines.
- Identify and locate the world’s main wine-growing regions and describe the style and quality of the still wines produced there.
- Identify the main factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as legislative and commercial, related to still wine production, and quickly explain how they affect the style, quality and price of the world’s leading still wines.
- Focusing on the main grape varieties of the regions mentioned (listed in Part 2), apply the knowledge from Objective 1 to explain how factors in the vineyard and winemaking facilities affect wine style and quality.
module 3. Identify and describe the characteristics of the world's main sparkling wines, and explain how the main natural and human factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as in legislation and marketing, affect the style, quality and price of these wines.
- Identify and locate the world’s main sparkling wines and describe their style and quality.
- Identify the main factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as legislative and commercial, linked to sparkling wine production, and quickly explain how they affect the style, quality and price of the world’s leading sparkling wines.
module 4. Identify and describe the characteristics of the world's main fortified wines, and explain how the main natural and human factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as in legislation and marketing, affect the style, quality and price of these wines.
- Identify and locate the world’s main fortified wines and describe their style and quality.
- Identify the main factors, in vineyards and winemaking facilities, as well as in legislation, linked to the production of fortified wine, and quickly explain how they affect the style, quality and price of the world’s leading fortified wines.
module 5: Demonstrate the ability to provide information and advice on wine to customers and staff.
- Be able to recommend wines and explain the reasons for your choice.
- Explain how to store and serve wine correctly.
- Identify the most common wine defects.
- Identify the main elements to consider when recommending a food and wine pairing
- State the health and social risks associated with excessive wine consumption.
module 6 .ANALYTICAL WINE TASTING: accurately describe the main characteristics of the world's main still wines, and use this description to assess their quality and ageing potential (Unit 2 corresponds to Module 6).
- Accurately describe the main characteristics of one of the world’s leading still wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (Level 3).
- Assess the quality and ageing potential of one of the world’s leading still wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (Level 3).
details
- Face-to-face
- E-learning option (English only)
- Registration 2 months in advance
Target audience and prerequisites
- General public
PREREQUISITES
- WSET level 2 knowledge or equivalent
- Be of legal age.
- Be able to read and understand French
- Anyone can register for the WSET course
Teaching methods
Active and participative teaching methods with course application:
- Setting the scene
- Indoor quiz
- Case studies
- Training support documents projected in the classroom
- Access to a digital space dedicated to training
Certification validation
- Candidates must obtain a minimum mark of 55% correct in each test.
- Candidates have 2 hours 30 min for all 2 tests:
For the theoretical exam Unit 1 (Modules 1 to 5) 2h00:
- Part 1: 50-question MCQ designed to assess knowledge and understanding of Unit 1 as a whole.
- Part 2: Questionnaire requiring short written answers. This part consists of four questions and will assess the application of knowledge throughout the unit.
For tasting test Unit 2 (Module 6) 30 min:
The tasting exam assesses Unit 2. It consists of two wines to be tasted blind, and tests the candidate’s ability to accurately describe a wine and draw conclusions based on these observations.
To pass the tasting test, candidates must obtain a minimum score of 55%.The results
The results of the examination are published by the WSET Awards, according to the following procedure.
– The WSET Awards communicates a general list of all scores to the APPs, who can then send the results to their candidates by e-mail. This list is sent out within eight weeks of receipt of the copies by the WSET Awards.
– The WSET Awards sends letters and certificates to the APPs, who are responsible for forwarding them to their candidates.Candidates must obtain a minimum mark of 55% correct in each test.
range
Successful candidates will be able to describe the characteristics of the world’s main wines, and will be able to
talk about the main factors affecting style, quality and price. This will enable them to advise
different types of establishments, answer customers’ questions in full knowledge of the facts, and much more.
choose the right wines for different situations.
This qualification will facilitate the professional evaluation of wines in terms of style, quality and quality.
prices. It offers in-depth knowledge of these products, which is a necessary complement to the skills that
professional, particularly when it comes to choosing wines for the catering and retail sectors.
Graduates will be able to advise the management of different types of establishments, answer customers’ questions in full knowledge of the facts, and choose the right wines for different situations.
At the end of this training course, trainees will have reinforced confidence in this area of competence, enabling them to be more at ease in their contacts and sales approach.
Path sequences
Candidates will be able to continue and complete their training by following the WSET 1, 2 and 3 programs in Spirits or Sake.
Our key figures
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Our trainers
Frédéric V. : WSET Trainer
Currently studying for an MBA at ESCP Paris.
He is an entrepreneur, founder of a wine import company, author of ” Le vin pour ceux qui n’y connaissent rien ” a columnist for the specialized press, and a member of wine-tasting committees.
He teaches wine and spirits for the WSET with energy and conviviality.
Annabelle M. : WSET Trainer
Dualist from the Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin in Bordeaux and WSET Level 4 graduate, she has been working as a winemaker, wine journalist, caviste, sommelier and wine and spirits trainer in France and Australia for the past 6 years.
The referents
Tony Y. : WSET Trainer
With numerous certifications under his belt, Tony is recognized and certified in the fields of wine, spirits, beer and sake.
He teaches WSET levels in wine and spirits with energy and conviviality.
TESTIMONIALS
Yongyin Z.
Marie R.
Frantz J.
Caroline C.
Claire B.
Claire G.
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Maia S.
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Stephan O.
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Jean Baptise B.
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Un stagiaire
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Elodie M.
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Paul G.
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Une stagiaire
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Philippe S.
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Charlotte K.
Emmanuel H.
Nicolas T.
Olivier D.J.
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