Level 1

Welcome to
WinePerson Level 1

Build confidence in wine knowledge. Master the foundations: how wine is made, where the grapes grow, how to taste, how to serve, and how to pair. Take it when you're ready.

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5 domains 15-question bank 10 per attempt 2 per domain randomized order 70% pass mark

Level 1 uses 5 foundational domains. Each attempt presents 10 questions: 2 from each domain, drawn from a 15-question bank in randomized order. A 70% score earns the Level 1 status.

5 domains · 15-question bank · 10 per attempt · 2 per domain · randomized order · 70% pass mark

What WinePerson Level 1 is

A foundational wine literacy assessment

Ten multiple-choice questions covering the five foundational domains of wine. Curriculum-grounded in WineTutorial and the Encyclopedia of Wine; no third-party affiliation.

  • Untimed and mobile-friendly
  • Curriculum: wineperson-level-1 · v1 · Published
  • Earned status sits privately on your account
What it is not

Not a professional credential

  • Not a professional certification
  • Not a sommelier-level credential
  • Not a public profile or social network
  • Not a marketplace or mailbox
What you'll be assessed on

The five foundational domains

Wine Styles & Varieties

Still, sparkling, fortified, rosé — recognizing the major style families.
0 / 2Ready

Grapes & Regions

Key grapes and the signature regions they're tied to.
0 / 2Ready

Tasting Vocabulary

Appearance, aroma, palate, finish — the words tasters use.
0 / 2Ready

Serving & Storage

Temperatures, glassware, and how to keep a bottle right.
0 / 2Ready

Food Pairing Basics

Classic pairings and the principles behind them.
0 / 2Ready
Earned status — what your account shows
WinePerson Learn. Practice. Know more.
WinePerson Level 1
Foundational Wine Literacy
Earned on <date>
Private

Default Private on your account. No public profile by default. Any future shareable behavior is owner-gated and not in scope for Level 1.

Source & curriculum grounding

Written against canon

Every question is written against WineTutorial and Encyclopedia of Wine canonical articles. No third-party curriculum, no affiliation with WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or any credentialing body.

Curriculumwineperson-level-1 · v1 · Published
Pass mark70%
Blueprint10 questions · 2 per domain · randomized

Boundary checks visible on Landing

  1. [ok]Foundational wine literacy — not a professional certification
  2. [ok]No marketplace language
  3. [ok]No social network framing
  4. [ok]No mailbox or forwarding identity
  5. [ok]No public profile by default
  6. [ok]No mention of a higher level anywhere
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