1. Introduction

WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

2. Course Outline

• Wine Identification: Through visual observation, recognize the color and clarity of wine; through olfactory senses, identify its rich aromas; and through taste, appreciate its mouthfeel and flavor.

• Types of Wine: List common grape varieties used in winemaking and their characteristics.

• Wine Tasting: Use the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) to describe wines.

• Wine Pairing: Pairing wine with appropriate foods is an important skill that enhances your wine tasting experience.

3. Course Structure 

• 8 sessions, including 20 hours of instruction, 1 hour of review, and 1 hour for the certification exam.

• Language of Instruction: Chinese (Mandarin), supplementary English.

• Assessment Method: 1 hour Closed-book exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, passing score is 55%. After the exam is graded by WSET and a passing grade is achieved, students will receive the "WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines Certificate and Badge.

**Please be aware that the course includes the wine tasting component, and it is recommended that students assess their own physical condition.

4. Course Enquiry

International Training and Testing Center, City University of Macau

Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Golden Dragon Centre, 4º andar Macau.

Phone: (853) 8590 2222/8590 2677

Email: ittc@cityu.edu.mo