Description

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an internationally recognised qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, regulated by Ofqual (UK). Suitable for hospitality professionals and serious wine enthusiasts alike, it offers broad coverage of global wine styles, regions, and production, building a confident, structured understanding of wine from the vine to the glass.

No prior WSET qualification is required, though some basic familiarity with wine is helpful. If you are completely new to wine, we recommend starting with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

OFFLINE COURSE

Who Is This Course For?

• Hospitality and F&B professionals looking to deepen their wine knowledge
• Sommeliers and beverage managers wanting a globally recognised qualification
• Wine enthusiasts who want to explore global regions beyond the basics
• Retail and wholesale professionals working in the wine trade
• Anyone who has completed WSET Level 1 and is ready to progress

What You Will Learn

• WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) and food & wine matching
• Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, and more
• Viticulture and the winemaking process
• Major wine-producing regions of the world — Old World and New World
• Sparkling wines, sweet wines, and fortified wines (Port, Sherry, and beyond)
• Wine labelling, terminology, and food pairing

What’s Included in the Course Fee

• WSET Level 2 Award in Wines workbook (136 pages)
• WSET Level 2 course book (83 pages)
• WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) guide
• Tuition, 35+ guided tasting samples, examination, and digital certificate
• WSET lapel pin (dispatched separately after results)

Total Qualification Time (TQT) Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 28 hours (3 days of classroom instruction including tastings). Recommended Private Study: Approx. 2 weeks of independent study between teaching and exam.

Tasting Samples Level 2 is far broader and includes much more tasting during the classroom sessions. More than 35 wines from around the world are tasted across the course. Tastings are integral to every session and all samples are included in the course fee and provided during class days.

The tasting list covers a wide range of wine styles and regions, arranged across multiple sessions. Examples include:

• Various styles and key grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache, Merlot, and more
• Regional styles: Barolo, Chianti, Malbec, Zinfandel, Pinotage
• Sparkling wines: Prosecco, Cava, Indian sparkling wines
• Rosé wines

*Sample selection is subject to factors such as excise regulations, availability, and registrations, and may change at short notice for the course.

Exam Details

• Format: Multiple-choice examination, closed-book
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Pass mark: 55%
• Exam date: Approx. 2 weeks after the final teaching day
• Regulated by Ofqual, UK

Grade Breakdown

On Successful Completion You Will Receive

• Official WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certificate (digital certificate issued via WSET Global Campus after results are released)
• WSET lapel pin (dispatched separately after results are confirmed, please allow 4–6 weeks for delivery)
• A pathway to WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Prerequisites No prior WSET qualification is required. Some familiarity with wine is helpful. If you are completely new to wine, we recommend starting with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

Re-sit Re-sit fee: ₹13,000 + applicable taxes. No limit on re-sit attempts. To book a re-sit, please contact us. You are not permitted to re-sit a qualification solely to improve a Pass grade.

Reasonable Adjustments If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in this course or sit the examination, please indicate this at the time of booking and a member of our team will contact you.

Fee is all-inclusive: tuition, 35+ guided tasting samples, WSET study materials, examination, and digital certificate. WSET lapel pin dispatched separately after results. A 5% industry discount is available for hospitality professionals.

ONLINE COURSE (Coming Soon)

We are pleased to announce that WSET Level 2 Award in Wines will soon be available online, Pan India, via virtual classroom.

Important Note — Online Delivery The online format covers all theory and learning content. Tasting samples are not included with the online course. Students who wish to experience guided tastings are encouraged to enroll in an in-person session.

Exam Format (Online): Remote invigilation available. Please confirm your preferred exam format at the time of booking.

To register your interest for the online cohort, write to us at [email protected].