WSET Level 3 Award Wines

main objectives

This module is designed to give students a thorough and advanced understanding of the terroir factors that account for the style and quality of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. The courses are based on the principles of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3 award in wines. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal still wines produced in the wine producing regions of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines. 2) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal sparkling wines of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines. 3) Identify and describe the characteristics of the principal fortified wines of the world and explain how the natural and human factors in the vineyard, winery and commerce can influence the style, quality and price of these wines. 4) Ability to make an assessment of wine quality and readiness for drinking.

general content

Exploring wine identity and diversity: The WSET level 3 award in wines. The Theory of Wines of the World Natural factors in the vineyard that influence style, quality and price Human factors in the vineyard that influence style, quality and price Human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price The principal still wine producing regions of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of the principal still wines of the world Principal sparkling wines of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of sparkling wines Principal fortified wines of the world Key factors that influence style, quality and price of fortified wines The Analytical Tasting of Wine. E-learning Wine: Video lessons on major study topics of WSET level 3, Online flashcards multiple choice questions and revision exercises Library of short written mock exam questions.

pedagogy

The module consists of classroom lectures and discussions completed with various tasting sessions. The teaching and evaluation language is English.

evaluation

Individual examination 100%

Bibliography

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine. Understanding Wines: Explaining Style and Quality. 200p. Additional scientific and technical reading references will be set during the course.