WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced wine qualification designed for students who wish to develop a deep and comprehensive understanding of wine and apply their knowledge and skills in their professional or personal lives. The course provides an in-depth exploration of the world’s major wine regions, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking.

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is aimed at wine enthusiasts and professionals who want to gain detailed knowledge of the factors influencing wine style, quality and price. Students explore the world’s major wine regions and grape varieties, as well as the key principles of grape growing and winemaking.

By the end of the course, students will be able to accurately assess the quality of wines and use their knowledge to confidently explain a wine’s style and quality.

The multi-day course is followed by an examination. Upon successful completion, students receive a WSET certificate.

Number of drinks tasted

48 hours

Who is this course for?

We recommend the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines to:

Wine enthusiasts who are seriously interested in wine and value an internationally recognised qualification.
Those considering a career in the wine industry, particularly those planning to work abroad.
Professionals working in hospitality, gastronomy or wine retail who would benefit from an internationally recognised qualification in English.
Participants with a confident command of English who would like to study and take the examination in English.

If you are unsure about the difference between WSET and Winelovers Wine College courses, find out more here to help you understand the key differences.

Course content

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The course combines theoretical knowledge with wine tasting.

Theory

Course introduction and wine tasting
Natural and human factors in the vineyard
Human influences in the winery
White wines of Alsace, Germany, Austria and Tokaj
White wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
Red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South-West France and the Loire Valley
Red wines of Burgundy and Beaujolais, and red and white wines of the Northern Rhône
Red, white and rosé wines of the Southern Rhône and Southern France; red wines from selected regions of Spain; white wines of Spain and Portugal
Red wines of Northern Spain and red and white wines of Northern Italy
Red and white wines of Central and Southern Italy, red wines of Portugal, and red and white wines of Greece
Premium red wines of New Zealand, the USA and Australia
Premium white wines of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, the USA and Canada
Regional specialities of Australia, South Africa and the USA; premium red and white wines of Argentina and Chile
Sparkling wines
Fortified wines

Wine tasting

Students will learn:

how to taste wine systematically;
how to identify and describe the key characteristics of wines;
how to assess wine quality using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) for Level 3.

A total of 75 wines are tasted during the course.

How the course works

The classroom course is delivered over six days, divided across two consecutive weeks (typically Friday to Sunday).

Each day runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Both the course and the examination are conducted in English.

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines qualification or equivalent, demonstrable knowledge.

Participants must be 18 or over before the start of the course.

Students who do not consume alcohol for health, religious or other reasons may attend the course and take the theory examination. However, as wine tasting is an integral part of the assessment, students who are unable to taste the wines can only receive certification for the theory component and cannot be awarded the full WSET Level 3 qualification.

For further information, please visit the official WSET Level 3 Award in Wines page and consult the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines specification.

Registration

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Date and course fee

Discounted price

Available when payment is completed and the transfer has reached the school's bank account at least 15 calendar days before the course start date.

Group and student discounts

Group discount: 5% off the total course fee for groups of at least 5 participants.

Student discount: 10% off for participants under 25 who present a valid student ID.

Discounts cannot be combined.

Additional information

The course fee can be paid online by credit card, bank transfer, or in person at the Winelovers Wine College office by cash or credit card. A gift certificate can also be used to pay for the participation fee.

Online credit card payment

The course fee can be paid online by bank card.

The SimplePay system provided by OTP Bank ensures the security of your payment.

Accepted card types: MasterCard, Maestro, VISA, American Express.

After applying, we will send you the necessary transfer information by email.

The application will become final after the payment has been received, and we will send you a confirmation via email.

Personal payment

It is possible to make personal arrangements at the Winelovers Wine College office during opening hours.

Payment by cash or credit card.

Address: H-1067 Budapest, Podmaniczky u. 31. I/7.

The course fee must be paid in full by the start of the course using the chosen payment method.

The course date can be modified or postponed to a later date, subject to availability, in writing, at least 72 hours before the start. The paid course fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation or absence, but the right to participate is transferable to another person.

You can cancel your registration within 48 hours of registering without giving any reason, provided that there are at least 72 hours left until the course starts. In this case, the full fee will be refunded.

Details are included in the Terms and Conditions.

- Exam: Held after the course, on a pre-arranged date (approximately 1 month later)
- Registration deadline: 20 working days before the selected exam date
- Exam format:
  - 50 multiple-choice questions + 4 written-response questions
  - Blind tasting of white and red wines
  - Pass requirement: minimum 55% in each component
- Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the exam
- First exam fee: Included in the course fee
- Resit fees:
  - Failed theory exam: HUF 25,000
  - Failed tasting exam: HUF 55,000
  - Failed combined exam (theory + tasting): HUF 80,000
Current exam dates: Click here for details

Number of participants: A minimum of 7 people are required to start the course. The maximum number of participants for the course is limited; if the dates are full, you can apply for a waiting list.

Prerequisites: You can only apply for a higher level course with appropriate qualifications.

Language requirements: WSET courses require confident English language skills.

Course materials: Course materials are sent to students via email before the course starts. The price of WSET courses and Cheese and Wine courses includes the required textbooks. For all other courses, the recommended textbooks can be purchased separately.

Special educational circumstances: Our school aims to make our courses accessible to everyone. Please let us know if any of the following apply:

Applicants under 18 years of age – without tasting the wines, listening to the theoretical part and taking the exam is guaranteed.
Sensory barrier – e.g. reduced perception of colors, smells.
Limited mobility – we will provide the necessary conditions during the course.

Detailed terms and conditions are contained in the Terms and Conditions.

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