WSET Level 3 in Amsterdam - Advanced Wine Course in English

Eleanor Wine Academy in Amsterdam invites you to embark on the journey of wine mastery with our prestigious WSET Level 3 in Wines course. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines provides an in-depth understanding of the key factors influencing the style, quality, and price of the major still, sparkling, and fortified wines worldwide. This qualification is valuable for professionals who need to assess wines based on style, quality, and price. It equips individuals with detailed product knowledge to support essential skills and competencies, particularly in areas such as product selection within the retail and hospitality sectors.

Our 10-session course, spanning over 30 hours of instruction, includes an additional day dedicated to the examination process.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in this comprehensive program:

Part 1: The Key Factors in Wine Production
In this section, you will delve into the essential elements that influence the style, quality, and pricing of wines. You'll learn about:

1. Location: The impact of terroir (soil, climate, and geography) on wine characteristics.
2. Grape Growing: An in-depth study of grape varieties, viticulture practices, and vineyard management.
3. Winemaking: The wine production process, from grape to bottle, including fermentation, maturation, and bottling.
4. Maturation and Bottling: The role of aging and bottling in shaping a wine's character.

You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how these factors come together to create the diverse range of still, sparkling, and fortified wines found across the globe.

Part 2: How to Taste and Evaluate Wines
This part of the course focuses on wine tasting and evaluation using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT). You'll learn how to:

1. Taste Wines: Develop your palate and sensory perception to identify wine characteristics accurately.
2. Describe Wine Characteristics: Learn the language of wine and how to describe its appearance, aroma, and flavor.
3. Evaluate Quality: Understand the criteria for assessing a wine's quality, balance, and overall appeal.

By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to confidently taste, describe, and evaluate wines using a structured and professional approach.

Breakdown of the 10 Sessions:

1. Course Induction and Tasting Techniques
Begin with a course induction and learn essential tasting techniques. Delve into the natural factors and human influences in the vineyard, understanding how they impact the wines you enjoy.

2. The Human Factors in the Winery
Explore the critical human influences in the winery that play a pivotal role in shaping the style, quality, and pricing of wines.

3. White Wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria, and Tokaji
Embark on a journey through the white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria, and the Tokaji region of Hungary. Dive into the exquisite white wines of Burgundy.

4. The Wines of Loire Valley, Bordeaux, and South West France
Explore the unique characteristics of wines from the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, and the South West of France.

5. Red Wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley
Dive into the world of red wines from Burgundy and explore the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. Uncover the nuances of red, white, and rosé wines from the Southern Rhône Valley.

6. Southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Northern Italy
Journey through Southern France, exploring the wines of Spain and Portugal. Delve into the world of red and white wines from Northern Italy.

7. Red and White Wines of Central and Southern Italy
Continue your exploration with red and white wines from Central and Southern Italy, and further uncover the charms of the red and white wines of Greece. Discover premium red wine regions in the New World.

8. Premium Red Wine Regions of the New World (Part 2)
Build upon your knowledge of premium red wine regions in the New World. Additionally, explore white wine regions of the New World.

9. Regional Specialties of the New World
Dive into the regional specialties of the New World, where you'll explore unique and emerging wine regions.

10. Sparkling & Fortified Wines
Conclude your journey with a deep dive into the world of sparkling and fortified wines, understanding their production and characteristics.

Course Inclusions:
The course fee covers all aspects, including:

• Wine Tastings: You'll have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines, allowing you to apply what you've learned in a practical setting.
• Study Materials: You'll receive the comprehensive WSET 3 study pack to support your learning.
• Exam: The course culminates in an examination that includes both theory and tasting assessments.
• Certification: Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded the prestigious WSET certificate and lapel pin, and you'll be entitled to use the associated WSET certified logo.

About the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Exam

The WSET Level 3 exam consists of both theory and tasting assessments. In the theory exam, you'll tackle 50 multiple-choice questions and four open questions, each requiring a minimum of 55% to pass. The tasting exam, conducted in 30 minutes, involves evaluating two blind-tasted wines, one red and one white, with a 55% minimum passing mark.

Resits

• Candidates who do not pass the examination may apply to retake it, with no restriction on the number of attempts allowed.
• Candidates who have already passed the examination are not allowed to retake it to improve their grade.
• Candidates who have passed one unit must complete any resit for the remaining unit in the same language as their initial pass
• Candidates retaking failed units are limited to a maximum grade of Pass with Merit for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

CLASS SCHEDULE

• Class 1: The Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine, Wine with Food, Storage and Service of Wine,The Vine
• Class 2: The Growing Environment, Vineyard Management,Common Elements in Winemaking and Maturation, White and Sweet Winemaking, Red and Rosé Winemaking, Factors that Affect the Price of Wine, Wine and the Law
• Class 3: White wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and TokajIntroduction to France, The White wines of Burgundy
• Class 4: White wines of Loire and Bordeaux Red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South West France and the Loire Valley
• Class 5: Red wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the red and white wines of the northern Rhône.Red, white and rosé wines of southern Rhône
• Class 6: Red, white and rosé wines of southern FranceRed wines and white wines of Spain and PortugalRed and white wines of Northern Italy
• Class 7: Red and white wines of Central and Southern ItalyRed and white wines of Greece, Premium red wines of New Zealand and USA
• Class 8: Premium red and white wines of Australia Premium white wines of New Zealand, USA, South Africa, and Canada
• Class 9: Regional specialties of Australia, South Africa and USA. Premium red and white wines of Argentina and Chile.Sparkling wine - Champagne
• Class 10: Sparkling Wines other than Champagne, Fortified Wines
  
  
  **ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:**

You can enroll in the WSET Level 3 course without having previously completed the WSET Level 2, although we recommend contacting us for guidance, especially if you're unfamiliar with the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).While it's highly recommended to have completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, it's not mandatory. Demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge is also acceptable.

Please note that a minimum of four participants is required to commence the course, and we encourage you to review the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in Class specification document before embarking on this enriching wine journey.