WINE AND SPIRIT COURSES

Wine and Spirit Coursesin India

WSET Levels 1 to 3 in wines and spirits, plus California Wine Capstone, all personally taught by Sovna Puri DipWSET, India's leading WSET Certified Educator.

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ACCREDITATIONS

WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and SpiritsWine and Spirit Education Trust Approved Programme ProviderCalifornia Wines Certification Program

Find your path

Three common starting points. Each card links to the course group that fits.

I am new to wine

Start your journey with confidence.

WSET Level 1 Wines or Level 1 Spirits

I want professional certification

Build the credentials hospitality and trade demand.

WSET Level 2 or Level 3 Wines

I want to specialise

Go deep on spirits or California wines.

Spirits Level 2 or California Wine Capstone

ALL COURSES

WSET wines, spirits, and California wine capstone.

Each card links to the full course page for syllabus detail, tasting scope, and early bird waitlist.

WSET Wines

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Beginners and curious tasters

WSET

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Everything you need to confidently choose, taste, and talk about wine.

  • 6 hours
  • Classroom or Hybrid
  • 30 MCQ exam
  • Level 1

Rs. 18,500 all inclusive

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

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Most popular global wine step up

WSET

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Go deeper into the world's major wine regions and grape varieties.

  • 28 hours
  • Classroom or Hybrid
  • 50 MCQ exam
  • Level 2

Rs. 45,500 all inclusive

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

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Advanced professionals

WSET

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The advanced qualification that opens doors in the wine industry.

  • 84 hours
  • Classroom or Hybrid
  • Theory and tasting exam
  • Level 3

Rs. 1,30,000 all inclusive

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

WSET Spirits

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Bar teams and first-time spirits students

WSET

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits

A clear introduction to how spirits are made and how to taste them professionally.

  • 6 hours
  • Classroom
  • 30 question exam
  • Level 1

Rs. 18,500 all inclusive

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

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Bartenders and brand professionals

WSET

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

Professional-level knowledge of global spirits categories, production, and quality.

  • 26 hours
  • Classroom
  • 50 MCQ exam
  • Level 2

Rs. 51,530 all inclusive

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

Specialisation

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California wine depth

Specialisation

California Wine Certification Program: Capstone Level 1

Your introduction to one of the world's most exciting and iconic wine regions.

  • 6 hours
  • Classroom
  • Capstone Level 1
  • California focus

Pricing announced soon

Early Bird Discounts available.

Next batch: To be announced shortly

AT A GLANCE

Compare every course.

Figures match the detail pages for each qualification. TBC means the detail page still lists the item as to be confirmed.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Level
Level 1
Duration
6 hours
Sessions
1 intensive day
Exam
30 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes
Prerequisite
None. Open to complete beginners.
Price
Rs. 18,500
Certification
WSET, UK

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Level
Level 2
Duration
28 hours
Sessions
7 sessions including exam
Exam
50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
Prerequisite
None required. WSET Level 1 recommended.
Price
Rs. 45,500
Certification
WSET, UK

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Level
Level 3
Duration
84 hours
Sessions
12 sessions including exam preparation
Exam
50 multiple-choice questions plus short written answers, plus blind tasting of two wines
Prerequisite
WSET Level 2 in Wines recommended.
Price
Rs. 1,30,000
Certification
WSET, UK

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits

Level
Level 1
Duration
6 hours
Sessions
1 day classroom
Exam
30 questions, 45 minutes
Prerequisite
None. Open to complete beginners.
Price
Rs. 18,500
Certification
WSET, UK

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

Level
Level 2
Duration
26 hours
Sessions
5 sessions including examination
Exam
50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
Prerequisite
None. WSET Level 1 Spirits recommended.
Price
Rs. 51,530
Certification
WSET, UK

California Wine Capstone Level 1

Level
Capstone Level 1
Duration
6 hours
Sessions
TBC
Exam
TBC
Prerequisite
TBC
Price
Pricing announced soon
Certification
Wine Institute, California

CORPORATE TRAINING

Bespoke wine and spirits programmes for hospitality teams.

Tailored sessions for hotels, restaurants, F and B teams, and leadership offsites. Every programme personally led by Sovna Puri DipWSET. Choose from structured tastings, service-team upskilling, leadership wine experiences, and themed pairing sessions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which level should I start with?

Most students start with Level 1 Wines or Level 1 Spirits. There is no prerequisite. Hospitality professionals with prior tasting experience often start at Level 2. Level 3 strongly recommends Level 2 or equivalent industry experience first.

STUDENT VOICES

Rated 4.9 by 812 students on Google.

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  • Amardeep Devadason

    5 / 5 on Google

    I attended the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1 course in Mumbai and, boy, was it an eye-opener. Up until now, I had thought I knew enough about wines to be knowledgeable/dangerous but I realized how much…

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  • Tanvi Dandekar

    5 / 5 on Google

    Did my Level 3 in wines with Sovna, I couldn’t think of anyone else to choose to be my educator, guide and mentor through the gruel and intensity of this level and would hands down recommend her guidance to all those…

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  • Saurav Panigrahi

    5 / 5 on Google

    🍷 Feedback for Wine Tasting & Training Program I had a truly enriching experience attending the wine tasting and training program. The session was thoughtfully designed, balancing theory with hands-on tasting, which…

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MEET YOUR EDUCATOR

Sovna Puri DipWSET, India's leading WSET Certified Educator.

Sovna Puri DipWSET teaching a wine education class

DipWSET, award-winning wine and spirits educator. WSET Certified Educator and Approved Programme Provider. 3,500+ students trained across 111+ batches.

Her journey began with an internship in France at a Michelin-starred Relais & Chateaux property where she first met a sommelier. After IHM and Masters in Hospitality in France, she worked as Assistant Head Sommelier at Benares (Michelin-starred, London) for 2+ years, tasting 50-80 wines daily.

She holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma, delivers Levels 1 through 3 in wines and Levels 1 and 2 in spirits, and is a California Wine Capstone certified educator.

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