Free WSET Level 1 Practice Test
Answer WSET Level 1 wine questions, read why each answer is right, then take a full mock exam in the real format: 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, 70% to pass.
30 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 70% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
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WSET Level 1 exam format
- Questions
- 30 multiple-choice questions, one correct answer each
- Time limit
- 45 minutes, closed book
- Pass mark
- 70% (21 of 30)
- Paper weighting
- Grape growing and winemaking 6, wine styles and grapes 18, storage, service and food 6
- Study time
- At least 6 hours with a WSET course provider, including the exam
- Entry requirements
- None; you must be of legal drinking age to taste in class
What’s on the WSET Level 1 paper
Same as the real paper: 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, 70% to pass. Every drill below focuses on one topic.
| Topic | What it covers | Questions on the real paper |
|---|---|---|
| Grape growing and winemaking | How grapes ripen and how still, sparkling and sweet wines are made | 6 |
| Wine types, styles and grapes | The principal grapes, their typical styles and how to describe them | 18 |
| Storage, service and food | Storing and serving wine, glasses, temperatures and food pairing | 6 |
Take the WSET Level 1 exam under real time limits
30 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 70% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
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There is no tasting exam at Level 1
- The course teaches the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting, but the exam itself is the 30 multiple-choice questions.
- Taste the course wines alongside the drills: link each grape to its body, acidity and fruit, because style questions make up most of the paper.
How to take the WSET Level 1 exam
- Book a WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course with an approved course provider, in class or online.
- Complete the course (at least 6 hours) and learn the principal grapes and their styles.
- Sit the 30-question exam at the end of the course; you need 21 correct answers.
- Results come through your course provider; a pass earns the WSET certificate and lapel pin.
Common questions
How many questions are on the WSET Level 1 exam?
30 multiple-choice questions, each with one correct answer. You have 45 minutes and need 70% (21 correct) to pass. Wrong answers do not cost marks.
What is the pass mark for WSET Level 1?
70%. Level 1 is graded pass or fail only, with no merit or distinction.
What is on the WSET Level 1 exam?
Six questions on grape growing and winemaking, eighteen on wine types, styles and the principal grapes, and six on storing and serving wine and pairing it with food.
Is the WSET Level 1 exam hard?
It is the beginner level, and most candidates who study the course materials pass. The style questions carry 60% of the marks, so know what Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and the other principal grapes typically taste like.
Do I need Level 1 before Level 2?
No. WSET Level 2 has no entry requirements, and many people start there.
Ready for exam day?
30 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 70% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
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Exam format and rules checked October 2026: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines · WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Specification (Issue 1.2, June 2022).
Original independent practice questions written from published viticulture, winemaking and wine-law facts. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust or the Court of Master Sommeliers.