Building on the knowledge gained through the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, the Level 3 Award in Wines goes both broader and deeper. It is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.
Our specialist educators will guide you in developing your tasting skills through a carefully selected range of wines ranging from household brands to outstanding bottles from iconic producers. You'll learn how to use your tasting notes to make objective conclusions on a wine's style, quality and readiness for drinking.
The course will cover:
o The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
o The key characteristics of the principal:
- still wines of the world
- sparkling wines of the world
- fortified wines of the world
o How to make appropriate wine recommendations
o How to taste wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
o Tutored tastings of 82 wines (except online course)
o Access to WSET's Online Classroom for the duration of the course including useful video links and other resources
o Successful candidates will be able to taste and describe with confidence the characteristics of the principal wines of the world and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. Those who work with wine will be in a great position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations.
This course is an ideal starting point for wine enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with the basics, or those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling much more confident tasting wine, navigating a wine list, buying bottles and pairing wine with food.
The course will cover:
o The main types and styles of wine
o Common wine grapes and their characteristics
o How to make food and wine pairings
o Tutored tasting of nine wines (except online courses)
o How to store and serve wine
o How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
o By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste wine using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties. You’ll also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.
The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake allows you to delve deep into this fascinating product and gain a new specialism. Through a combination of online and classroom-based learning, the course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of sake as well its cultural and commercial importance in the Japanese and export markets.
The qualification is ideal for anyone who is required to make professional evaluations of sakes regarding their quality and value, or for enthusiasts keen to immerse themselves in a new subject.
Prior to arriving in the classroom, you will complete a monitored online learning module which has been designed to give you a strong grounding in the terminology and culture of sake - perfect preparation if you are new to the subject.
In the classroom, our specialist educators will work with you to develop your knowledge and understanding of sake. Your sake tasting skills will be honed through tutor-led tastings of a carefully selected range of sakes, including some rare, specially imported bottles.
Throughout the course, you'll cover:
- The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and speciality categories of sake
- The sake industry and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- Tutored tastings of approximately 37 sakes
- How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
On successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to describe the characteristics of the principal sake categories and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. If you work with sake, you will be in an excellent position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of sakes in a broad variety of situations.
WSET's flagship Diploma arms you with specialist-level skills, knowledge and recognition as an expert in the field of wines. The course not only develops advanced product knowledge but will also develop your research and analysis abilities, which will continue to be of great value to you in the future.
All our classes are delivered by highly qualified educators, many of whom are MWs, and all of whom are subject-matter experts. You'll learn alongside like-minded individuals in a discussion-led setting, with all theory underpinned by tastings of an extensive variety of still, sparkling and fortified wines from all over the world.
Beyond the Diploma: WSET Alumni Body
Upon successful completion of the Diploma, you will gain the distinction of the 'DipWSET' postnominal, making you recognisable as one of just over 10,000 individuals worldwide who have gained this prestigious qualification. You'll join a global community known as the WSET Alumni Body. This will offer you fantastic opportunities for continued learning, including a unique programme of tasting, networking and career events and access to market reports. You’ll join ranks with many of the wine world’s most well-respected figures and build long-lasting relationships with your fellow Diploma alumni.
The Diploma is comprised of six essential units of study, each designed to develop expertise in a specific area. These units are weighted differently and require different amounts of guided and private study time.
Those who choose to study with us through one of our classroom courses will taste over 250 light, sparkling and fortified wines, all carefully selected by our buying team to build your analytical tasting skills and contextualise your theoretical knowledge. Online students will be offered guidance on the styles of wines to source and taste.
D1 – Wine production (20% weighting)
o Vine requirements
o Anatomy of the vine and grape
o Grape growing options, explaining and evaluating the different approaches and how these options affect grape yields, quality and the final wine produced
o Natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and price
o Winemaking and post-fermentation options and how they influence the style, quality and price of wines
D2 – Wine business (10% weighting)
o The types of businesses engaged in wine production and the options for getting wine to the point of sale
o Factors that contribute to the price of wine
o Key considerations in wine marketing
D3 – Wines of the world (50% weighting) | D4 – Sparkling wines (5% weighting) | D5 – Fortified wines (5% weighting)
In each of these units you will learn:
o How grape-growing, winemaking, maturation, wine law and wine business influence the style, quality and price of the principal still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) of the world.
o How to taste and evaluate still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) using the WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
D6 – Independent research assignment (10% weighting)
o How to research a specified wine-related subject and clearly communicate your findings
The pedagogical criteria with which the superior diploma training programs are developed favor the personal and professional development of the students, promote teamwork, and initiative. It prepares them for research in matters related to gastronomy and catering, while adapting to the real needs of companies in the hospitality sector. This training is complemented by internships in prestigious restaurants, hotel companies, and other catering establishments, which will facilitate the student's access to the world of work.
Restaurant and service management is in need of highly qualified professionals that have to be able to offer the best attention to the customer about selling methods, design and marketing of restaurant products, wine service, food and wine pairings, cocktails, banqueting, organization of events, etc.
All of these subjects are fundamental disciplines in the training of specialized professionals in restaurant services and having as an objective to prepare the student to plan, organize, develop, control and manage restaurant activities, coordinating and supervising the different resources in the food and beverage area.
Gain a career advantage in the int'l context of Florence, Italy. Apicius features two Career / AA Program options. The Food, Wine, and Wellness track offers studies in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Wine Studies, and Wellness and Nutrition.
The Art, Science and Wine Management Programme takes place in Paris, the French capital of culture, gastronomy, and the art of fine living. French vineyards remain a reference throughout the world, making the French capital the ideal location for in-depth wine studies.
This programme is a partnership with the Georges Chappaz Wine and Vine Institute in Champagne (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne) and gives students a double diploma:
The Diploma in "Art, Science and Wine Management" delivered by Le Cordon Bleu Paris, opening up to a wide variety of careers in this sector
The "Wine Culture Heritage and Tourism" University Diploma (DU) awarded by the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA)
The Georges Chappaz Wine and Vine Institute in Champagne offers specific training courses, through teaching based on innovative research of international reputation.
By the end of the course, students will be able to draw on multi-disciplinary knowledge of the world of vines and wine, and to understand, analyse and interpret elements of history, geography, law, economics and marketing relating to the sector, the wine industry and wine tourism.
This double degree in wine is taught in English and welcomes students from all over the world. It also opens doors to key professional events in the wine and spirits industry and allows students to expand their professional network.
Sponsored by Xavier Thuizat, an influential figure in French and European sommelier circles. As a mentor, he embodies both excellence and a passion for the transmission of knowledge, while also serving as a role model for young generations eager to pursue a career in the world of wine. His commitment to this role highlights the importance of guiding the talents of tomorrow in this demanding and fascinating industry.
El Curso de Sommelier semipresencial permite al profesional del vino adquirir, ampliar y/o actualizar su formación en este ámbito aprovechando las ventajas del formato semipresencial, al mismo tiempo que cuenta con el soporte de la amplia experiencia y prestigio de la formación presencial en sumillería del CETT. En el Curso de Sommelier semipresencial el alumno se beneficia, de esta manera, de lo mejor de las dos metodologías: en línea y presencial. Permite, por un lado, que la teoría y gran parte de las actividades se realicen de forma virtual, utilizando las herramientas digitales más innovadoras y contando con el apoyo y el seguimiento experto de nuestros docentes de forma individual y personalizada. Por otro lado, la parte presencial permite consolidar los conocimientos adquiridos anteriormente realizándose de forma intensiva, por lo cual, la asistencia a los módulos presenciales es obligatoria. El alumno que supere el Curso de Sommelier semipresencial obtendrá el título de Certificado de Extensión Universitaria del CETT-UB.
En este nuevo marco de creciente protagonismo de los vinos a nivel general y de aumento cuantitativo y cualitativo de la oferta, se hace necesario contar con profesionales que tengan una amplia preparación, no sólo en el cultivo de la vid y de la elaboración de vinos, sino también en su comercialización, conservación y servicio. Los cánones de servicio tradicionales han experimentado cambios acordes a los nuevos diseños de copas, nuevas pautas de maridajes y mejores adecuaciones de temperatura. Este curso va destinado a profesionales del sector de la restauración y/o profesionales vinculados a la alimentación y a las bebidas que deseen iniciarse o ampliar sus conocimientos.