WSET wine courseLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with different types of wines and their general uses.
After completing the course, the student:
• understand the basics of the wine world: types and styles of wine and the factors affecting them
• has adopted a method of systematic tasting and sensory evaluation and is able to use it as a tool for continuous product knowledge;
• understand the basics of storing wine and combining and serving wine and food

Content

During the course, students are studying according to the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines course programme. The form of study is lectures that include tasting exercises.

The key content themes are:
• Systematic tasting of wines
• Impact of cultivation and production on the taste, style and quality of wine
• Quality labels for wine regions and labels
• Comparative examination of the main grape varieties and wine regions
• Different types of wines: red, white, rosé, sparkling wines, fortified wines
• Principles relating to the storage and serving of wine
• Basics of combining wine and food

Qualifications

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is for those with little or no knowledge of wines. It is a necessary background if you need a comprehensive and concise basic information pack on beverages and their backgrounds in your work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Applies the structure of professional tasting but not terminology. Identifies the wine terminology with little and names some of the factors affecting the quality of the wine. Identifies only part of the characteristics of wine regions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Applies the structure and terminology of professional tasting. Moderately identifies the wine terminology and factors affecting the quality of the wine. Able to name the characteristics of many wine regions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Applies the structure and terminology of professional tasting impeccably. Is able to combine wine terminology and factors that affect the quality of wine commendably. To recognize the characteristics of wine regions commendably.

Materials

The course material package includes an English textbook, a study guide and assignments.

Further information

Opiskelija voi halutessaan suorittaa kansainvälinen WSET Level 2 Award in Wines tentin, jonka hyväksytystä suorituksesta opiskelija voi saada erillisen WSET:n sertifikaattitodistuksen ja pinssin.