Build your wine theory
Develop a structured understanding of grape growing, winemaking and the factors affecting wine style and quality.
WSET LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES
WSET Level 3 Exam & Digital Certificate
Understand the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines examination, including the theory assessment, blind tasting exam and digital certificate awarded after successfully completing the qualification.
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EXAMINATION
WSET Level 3 Exam at a Glance
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines examination assesses both theoretical knowledge and practical wine tasting ability.
TOTAL EXAM TIME
2.5 hours
Theory and tasting assessments
THEORY
2 hours
50 multiple-choice questions + 4 written questions
TASTING
30 minutes
Blind tasting of 2 wines
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THEORY ASSESSMENT
WSET Level 3 Theory Exam
The theory examination tests your understanding of the key factors influencing wine style, quality and price, as well as your knowledge of the world's principal wine regions.
DURATION
2 hours
MULTIPLE CHOICE
50 questions
WRITTEN
4 questions
The written section requires you to demonstrate understanding, explain relationships and apply your wine knowledge rather than simply recall facts.
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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
WSET Level 3 Blind Tasting Exam
The practical examination assesses your ability to evaluate two wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®.
DURATION
30 minutes
WINES
2 wines
FORMAT
Blind tasting
You will describe and assess the wines according to the WSET tasting framework, demonstrating a structured and professional approach to wine evaluation.
AFTER PASSING
WSET Level 3 Digital Certificate
Candidates who successfully complete the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines qualification receive the official WSET digital certificate.
The digital certificate provides formal recognition of your achievement and can be retained and shared electronically.
QUALIFICATION
WSET Level 3
Award in Wines
Award in Wines
Official digital certificate after successful completion.
PREPARATION
Preparing for the WSET Level 3 Exam
Practise written answers
Learn to connect cause and effect and communicate your wine knowledge clearly in the written examination.
Develop tasting technique
Practise systematic tasting so that your observations and conclusions follow the WSET Level 3 tasting framework.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WSET Level 3 Exam FAQs
How long is the WSET Level 3 exam?
The examination consists of a two-hour theory assessment and a 30-minute blind tasting assessment.
How many wines are tasted in the WSET Level 3 exam?
The practical examination involves the blind tasting of two wines.
What is included in the WSET Level 3 theory exam?
The theory assessment includes 50 multiple-choice questions and four written questions.
Do I receive a WSET Level 3 certificate?
Successful candidates receive the official WSET digital certificate for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.
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