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These Exam Mode are inspired by WSET’s publicly available specifications but are not affiliated with or endorsed by WSET®.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

The exam has 30 multiple choice questions.
You must score at least 21/30 to pass (70%).

Know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking.

Know the types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties and other examples of wines.

Know the key principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
You must score at least 28/50 to pass (55%).

  • 43–50 (85% and above): Pass with Distinction
  • 35–42 (70%–84%): Pass with Merit
  • 28–34 (55%–69%): Pass

Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.

Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.

Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.

Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties.

Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.

Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
You must score at least 28/50 to pass (55%).

Identify the principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery that are involved in the production of still wines of the world and explain how they can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.

Identify and describe the characteristics of the still wines produced in the principal wine producing regions of the world and explain how the key natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery, law and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.

Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal sparkling wines of the world and explain how the key natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery, law and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.

Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal fortified wines of the world and explain how the key natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and law can influence the style, quality and price of these wines.

Demonstrate the ability to provide information and advice to customers and staff about wines.