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Level 2 · Wines
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
The course for people who know a little about wine and want to know it properly. The main grapes and regions of the world, why their wines taste as they do, and how to describe them. Two and a half days of tasting and theory in Barcelona, in English or Spanish.
Who it is for
Is this the right level?
- You know the basics, perhaps from Level 1, and want a firmer grasp of the world’s main wine styles.
- You work in a restaurant, a bar, a wine shop or on a yacht, and want to talk about wine with confidence.
- You are thinking of going on to Level 3, or a career in wine.
No formal entry requirements. You can start here with little knowledge if you are ready to read.
What you will cover
Seven things you take away.
- How to taste and describe wine, with WSET’s Level 2 tasting method
- How grapes are grown and wine is made, and what that does to the taste
- The key white and black grape varieties, in theory and in the glass
- The main wine regions of the world
- Sparkling, sweet and fortified wines
- How to read a wine label
- How to match wine with food
The facts
Everything you need before you book.
Price
€885 including 21% IVA. Includes the textbook, the workbook, the exam fee, the digital certificate and all the wines you taste.
Payment
In full, or in two payments: half now, and the rest at least 21 days before the course. No interest. A payment that is 4 days late gets a €25 late fee.
Group discount
5% off each place for 2, 8% for 3, 10% for 4 to 7, booked together.
Length
Two and a half days in class, plus about 12 hours of reading.
Where
Hotel Europark, Barcelona. Carrer d’Aragó 323-325, 08009 Barcelona.
Exam
50 multiple-choice questions, closed book, on the last day.
Resit
€145, only if you do not pass or you cancel the exam.
Language
English course: classes, materials and exam in English. Spanish course: all in Spanish, with printed Spanish materials. The ebook is in English only.
Study materials
Delivered to you. Delivery outside mainland Spain costs extra, unless you choose the ebook.
Entry requirements
None.
Register
At least 12 working days before the course starts.
How it runs
Two ways to take the same qualification.
In the classroom
Two and a half days at Hotel Europark in Barcelona: Friday to Sunday, usually from 9:00 to 17:00; the last day ends after the exam. Each day mixes tasting and theory, with time for questions. Read the textbook before the first day: it makes the classes far easier to follow. Coming from outside Barcelona? Metro: Girona (L4) is 200 m away; Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4) is four blocks away. Parking: Aparcament Mercat de la Concepció, Carrer d’Aragó 315, next to the hotel.
Book at least 12 working days before the course
Online
The same qualification over four weeks at home, with an educator to guide you and 12 months of access. Exam online or in Barcelona.
€475 incl. IVA · See the online course →
The exam
50 questions, on the last day.
To gain the qualification, you pass a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions on the last day of the course. You have 60 minutes and need 55% to pass. The exam fee is in the price. If you do not pass, or you cannot sit the exam, you can resit on a later date for €145.
Course specification
The official specification.
WSET publishes the official specification for this qualification: the learning outcomes, the exam rules and sample questions. Read it before you book.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification (PDF, English) →
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification (PDF, Spanish) →
Systematic Approach to Tasting
How you will describe a wine.
The Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) is WSET’s step-by-step method for describing wine. You use it in class and in the tasting practice.
WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine, SAT (PDF, English) →
WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine, SAT (PDF, Spanish) →
Dates
When it runs.
No date that suits you? Choose which of 2 to 4 dates you could do, or tell us none fit. We open a course when 6 people choose the same date.
Pick your datesQuestions
Asked and answered.
Before you book
Is Level 2 right for me, or should I start with Level 1?
Level 2 suits you if you know the basics and want an intermediate qualification. There are no entry requirements, so you can start here with little knowledge if you are ready to read. If you already know the main regions well, look at Level 3.
Will this make me a sommelier?
No. WSET qualifications are not sommelier qualifications, and no course on its own makes you one. Many people who work as sommeliers take WSET courses, though, and Level 2 is a common step for people working in restaurants and wine shops.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You pay half now and half later, with the last payment due 21 days before the course starts. If there is not enough time before that date, you pay in full. We email you a link five days before it is due. No interest. A payment that is 4 days late gets a €25 late fee.
Do I have to be a certain age? Does the course involve alcohol?
You must be 18 or over. Every course involves tasting wine, which contains alcohol. You can taste and spit, and you never have to swallow.
What if I need adjustments to take part?
Tell us when you book, or write to us before the course. We arrange reasonable adjustments for the classes and the exam, for example extra time or a different room set-up. Read our reasonable adjustments policy →
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
You can cancel and get a refund, minus a €25 fee per person, up to 15 working days before the course, or move to another course up to 10 working days before. After that there is no refund. Online courses are not refunded once booked.
Can I get the invoice in a company’s name?
Yes. Tick “I need the invoice in a company’s name” at checkout and fill in the company details. Forgot? Write to us within 14 days of booking.
The course
What does the price include?
The textbook, the workbook, the exam fee, the digital certificate and all the wines you taste.
How much study is there besides the class days?
About 12 hours. Read the whole textbook before the first day if you can.
How do I get the study materials?
We deliver them to you. Delivery outside mainland Spain costs extra, unless you choose the ebook (English only).
Can I take the course in English or Spanish?
Both. Pick the language in the booking box. Each course runs fully in that language: classes, materials and exam.
The exam
What does the exam consist of?
50 multiple-choice questions, closed book, on the last day of the course. You have 60 minutes and need 55% to pass.
What if I do not pass?
You resit on a later exam date. The resit costs €145 and is charged only if you do not pass or you cancel the exam.
When do I get my certificate?
WSET releases results within 15 working days of receiving the exam papers, which we send straight after your exam. We pass your result on to you straight away, and WSET emails your digital certificate directly to the address you booked with.
Online or classroom?
How is the online course different?
Same qualification, same topics, same exam. You study at home over about four weeks with 12 months of access, for €475 including IVA. See the online course →
Packs
Can I book Level 2 and Level 3 together?
Yes. €2,189 instead of €2,380, with both in the classroom. You take Level 3 on any open date within 18 months, at the price you paid, and you can pay the pack in up to three parts.
In your inbox
Want it in writing?
We email you a one-page summary of this course with the dates, the price and the exam rules, so you can read it in peace or forward it.
A question we have not answered? Ask us. We usually reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
Your teachers
Who is in the room.
Michael Salverda
Alexandre Zaragoza
Anna Casabona
What students say
In their words.
What students say
In their words.
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Pack · save €191
Level 2 now, Level 3 next.
Book the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, both in the classroom, for €2,189 instead of €2,380. Take Level 3 on any open date within 18 months, at the price you paid. You can pay in up to three parts.
Comparing WSET with other wine qualifications? Read our wine education guide.
