Viticulture & terroir
Understand climate, soils, grape growing and vineyard decisions and how they influence the finished wine.
Eleanor Wine Academy · Amsterdam
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines – Amsterdam
Advanced WSET wine course in English for professionals and serious wine enthusiasts.
10 weekday evenings
Course & exam in English
Amsterdam
€1.390,00
Develop an advanced understanding of wine production, the world's major wine regions and professional wine tasting through the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.
Certified educators
Learn with experienced wine professionals
Study materials included
WSET study pack and structured preparation
Exam included
Theory and blind tasting assessment
International qualification
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Before you enrol
Is WSET Level 3 right for you?
WSET Level 3 is designed for students who already have a solid foundation in wine and want to develop a deeper understanding of viticulture, winemaking, global wine regions and systematic wine tasting.
Completing WSET Level 2 is highly recommended, although it is not mandatory if you already have an equivalent level of wine knowledge.
Not sure you're ready?
Take our free Level 3 readiness test
Answer 10 questions based on Level 2 knowledge and see whether you're ready to progress to WSET Level 3.
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What you'll learn in WSET Level 3
Build the knowledge and tasting skills required to explain how grape growing, winemaking and regional factors influence the style, quality and price of wine.
Winemaking
Explore the production and maturation decisions behind still, sparkling and fortified wines.
Global wine regions
Study the key regions and grape varieties of Europe and the New World in significantly greater depth.
Professional tasting
Learn to describe and evaluate wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®.
10-session programme
From vineyard to the world's major wine regions
Sessions 1–2
Systematic tasting, grape growing, vineyard management, winemaking, maturation and factors affecting wine style and price.
Sessions 3–5
Germany, Alsace, Austria, Tokaj, Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, South West France and the Rhône Valley.
Sessions 6–8
Southern France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and premium wine regions of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and North America.
Sessions 9–10
Regional New World specialities, sparkling wines, Champagne and fortified wines.
Course fee
What's included
- 10 weekday evening classes
- WSET Level 3 study materials
- Structured wine tastings throughout the course
- WSET Level 3 examination
- Digital certificate and badge after successful completion
Qualification
The WSET Level 3 exam
The Level 3 qualification assesses both theoretical knowledge and your ability to taste and evaluate wines systematically.
Unit 1 · Theory
2 hours
50 multiple-choice questions
4 short written-answer questions worth 25 marks each
Unit 2 · Tasting
30 minutes
Blind tasting of two still wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®
Pass requirement
55%
At least 55% in each part of Unit 1 and a combined mark of at least 55% across the two wines in Unit 2
How the qualification is graded
Pass, Merit or Distinction
Your overall WSET Level 3 result is based on your aggregate mark across the examination papers. The published grade bands are Pass (55–64%), Pass with Merit (65–79%), and Pass with Distinction (80% or above, with no individual examination paper below 65%).
After you pass
Digital certificate & badge
Successful candidates receive an official WSET digital certificate and digital badge, providing secure, verifiable proof of the qualification that can be shared online and on professional profiles such as LinkedIn.
Questions
WSET Level 3 Amsterdam FAQs
Do I need WSET Level 2 before Level 3?
WSET Level 2 is highly recommended but is not mandatory. Students with equivalent knowledge may enrol directly in Level 3. If you're unsure, take our readiness test or contact Eleanor Wine Academy for guidance.
Is the course taught in English?
Yes. This WSET Level 3 course in Amsterdam is taught in English and the examination is also taken in English.
How long is the course?
The programme consists of 10 weekday evening sessions followed by the WSET Level 3 examination.
What is included in the course fee?
Your course fee includes tuition, WSET study materials, structured wine tastings, the examination and certification after successful completion.
Where is the course held?
Classes are held at Eleanor Wine Academy in central Amsterdam.
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