WSET Study Guides, Cheatsheets & Mock Tests
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WSET Study Guides, Cheatsheets & Mock Tests

Free WSET study guides, cheatsheets, and mock tests for Levels 1–4. AI study plans and adaptive practice in the Sommo app. Pass your exam with confidence.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the world’s leading provider of wine and spirits qualifications. Whether you are just getting started with wine or aiming for the Diploma, these free study guides, condensed cheatsheets, and interactive mock tests will help you prepare for exam day.

For a deeper study experience, the Sommo app offers AI-powered study plans, adaptive daily practice sessions that target your weak areas, spaced repetition flashcards, and a wrong-answer review bank, all personalised to your performance.

Each level builds on the last. Use the roadmap below to plan your journey from beginner to expert.

Your WSET Roadmap

1
Beginner

Level 1: Award in Wines

The starting point for anyone curious about wine. Learn the main types, common grape varieties, and how to store and serve wine.

6 hours of study 30-question exam
Cheatsheet Mock Test Flashcards
2
Intermediate

Level 2: Award in Wines

Explore grape varieties in depth, understand key wine regions, and develop your tasting vocabulary using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).

28 hours of study 50-question exam
Cheatsheet Mock Test Flashcards
3
Advanced

Level 3: Award in Wines

Go deep into winemaking, terroir, and quality assessment. Master the SAT and develop the ability to evaluate wines with professional precision.

84 hours of study Theory + tasting exam
Cheatsheet Mock Test Flashcards
4
Expert

Level 4: Diploma in Wines

The pinnacle of WSET qualifications. A comprehensive programme covering every major wine region, sparkling wine, fortified wine, and the global wine business.

500+ hours of study 6 unit exams over 2+ years
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Flashcards with spaced repetition, AI-graded typed answers, mock exams, and study plans for WSET Levels 1 to 4.

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