Take the first step in your WSET qualification, a certification with international recognition. This introductory course gives you basic essential knowledge about wine.
Date
Location
Sogrape Wine Academy
Schedule
9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Capacity
18 spots
Price:
€0
Aimed at those at the first level of their wine training. This qualification offers a practical introduction to the world of wine. You will explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell and taste, acquiring basic skills to describe wines accurately and pair them with food.
Main types and styles of wine.
Most common grape varieties used in wine production and their characteristics.
How to store and serve wine.
Principles of pairing wine with food.
How to describe wine using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting – Level 1.
Format in-person
6,5 learning hours
Knowledge comes to life through our team of professionals, who combine expertise in various areas of wine and management with a strategic vision of education. We rely on a global network of experts to delve into each topic, guaranteeing complete and inspiring training.
Exam taken at the end of the course
Duration: 45 min
The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. To pass the exam, the student must obtain a minimum mark of 70%.
The documentation is delivered in hard copy at the start of the course.
The training room is equipped with a computer, projector, internet and suitable furniture. For the practical component of the course, each trainee is provided with: tasting glasses, spittoons, a bottle and a glass of water.
No. This is a course for beginners.
However, the Sogrape Wine Academy recommends that you take the SWA 1 Course | Beginner to consolidate your knowledge.
Enrolment Opens
14 June 2026
Minimum Enrolment Check
12 October 2026
Enrolment Closes
11 November 2026
Pre-work Sent
27 November 2026
Certification Issued
18 December 2026
Enrolment Opens
14 June 2026
Minimum Enrolment Check
12 October 2026
Enrolment Closes
11 November 2026
Pre-work Sent
27 November 2026
Certification Issued
18 December 2026
Warning about allergens and disabling medical conditions
All participants in the activity must send in their individual questionnaire within 72 hours of receiving the course confirmation email. If the questionnaire is not sent by the deadline, participation in the activity will not be accepted, with no right to a refund.
Download the specifications document for this level here.
WSET Level 1 Specifications
Successful participation in the WSET Level 1 Qualification in Wine confers a certificate that recognizes the acquisition of basic knowledge about the world of wine, including the main types, styles and grape varieties, the principles of service, storage and pairing, and the ability to describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Wine Tasting Technique - Level 1.