Sommo for WSET Students: The Study Companion You Need
Preparing for WSET certification? Sommo offers flashcards with spaced repetition, practice quizzes, mock exams, and SAT tasting note training for Levels 1-4.
What Sommo Gives You
Spaced Repetition Flashcards
SM-2 algorithm ensures you review cards right before you'd forget them. Study smarter, not harder. The same technique used by medical students.
Practice Quizzes & Mock Exams
Test yourself with topic-specific quizzes and full-length timed mock exams that mirror the real WSET format.
SAT Tasting Note Training
Practice the Systematic Approach to Tasting with guided prompts and AI feedback that tells you what you're catching and what you're missing.
Study Anywhere
All study materials in your pocket. Review flashcards on the commute, take a quiz during lunch, practice tasting notes at dinner.
WSET Is Hard. Your Study Tools Shouldn’t Be.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust exams cover an enormous amount of material: hundreds of grape varieties, dozens of wine regions, winemaking techniques, service temperatures, food pairings, and the ability to taste and describe wines using a structured methodology.
Most students rely on textbooks, handwritten flashcards, and hope. Sommo gives you something better.
How Sommo Helps You Pass
Flashcards That Know What You’ve Forgotten
Sommo’s flashcard system uses the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm, the same approach used by medical students, language learners, and anyone who needs to retain large volumes of information.
Here’s how it works:
- Cards you know well appear less frequently
- Cards you struggle with appear more often
- The algorithm spaces reviews at scientifically optimal intervals
- You study what matters most, when it matters most
No more wasting time reviewing material you already know. No more discovering gaps the night before the exam.
Practice Under Exam Conditions
Knowing the material and performing under exam pressure are different skills. Sommo offers:
- Topic-specific quizzes: Test yourself on specific areas (grape varieties, regions, winemaking)
- Full mock exams: Timed, exam-format tests that simulate the real thing
- Instant feedback: See what you got right, what you missed, and why
- Score tracking: Monitor your readiness across multiple practice sessions
SAT Tasting Note Training
The tasting component of WSET exams trips up many students. Sommo’s Tasting Note Wizard provides structured practice:
- Guided SAT prompts walk you through appearance, nose, palate, and conclusions
- AI feedback compares your observations against the wine’s known profile
- Alignment scoring shows how accurately you’re identifying key characteristics
- Practice as often as you want with any wine. Every bottle becomes a study opportunity
Quick Reference Materials
Need to review key facts fast? Sommo provides cheatsheets for each WSET level, condensed reference guides covering the essential information you need to know.
Level-by-Level Support
WSET Level 1
Introduction to wine styles and service. Sommo covers the fundamentals with basic flashcards and quizzes on wine types, major grape varieties, and service basics.
WSET Level 2
The big step up, covering grape varieties, regions, and winemaking in depth. This is where spaced repetition becomes essential. Sommo’s Level 2 content covers every grape, region, and concept in the syllabus.
WSET Level 3
Advanced study requiring in-depth knowledge and analytical tasting ability. Sommo’s SAT training is particularly valuable here, as the tasting exam requires precise, structured notes.
WSET Level 4
The Diploma level. Sommo provides advanced flashcards and reference materials to support the deepest level of wine study.
Integrate Sommo Into Your Study Routine
Morning Commute (15 minutes)
Review flashcards on the train or bus. The spaced repetition algorithm ensures you’re always working on the cards that matter most.
Lunch Break (10 minutes)
Take a quick quiz on a topic you covered in your last WSET class. Instant feedback shows where you need more work.
Evening Tasting Practice (20 minutes)
Open a bottle, pour a glass, and work through the SAT Wizard. Get AI feedback on your tasting notes and track your improvement over time.
Weekend Deep Study (1 hour)
Take a full mock exam under timed conditions. Review your results and let the flashcard algorithm adjust to focus on your weak areas.
Why Students Choose Sommo Over Flashcard Apps
You could make flashcards in Anki or Quizlet, but Sommo gives you wine-specific advantages:
| Feature | Sommo | Generic Flashcard App |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-made WSET content | Ready to use | You create everything |
| SAT tasting practice | AI-guided with feedback | Not available |
| Mock exams | WSET-format, timed | Not available |
| Wine scanning | Learn from real bottles | Not available |
| Wine region map | Visual geographic study | Not available |
| Cheatsheets | Level-specific summaries | Not available |
Start Studying Today
Sommo’s WSET prep tools are included in Sommo Premium. With unlimited access to flashcards, quizzes, mock exams, and tasting note training, it’s one of the most affordable investments you can make in your WSET success.
Your exam date is set. Your coursework is underway. Now give yourself the study tools that match the seriousness of the qualification. Download Sommo and start preparing today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sommo provides study materials for WSET Levels 1 through 4, including flashcards, practice quizzes, mock exams, and cheatsheets tailored to each level's syllabus.
Sommo is an independent study tool, not officially endorsed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Our content is designed to complement your WSET coursework, not replace it.
The SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm schedules flashcard reviews at optimal intervals, just before you'd naturally forget the material. This is scientifically proven to improve long-term retention, which is critical for the breadth of knowledge WSET exams require.
Yes. Sommo's Tasting Note Wizard guides you through the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) used in WSET exams. The AI provides feedback on your observations, helping you calibrate your palate and improve your descriptive accuracy.
