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Event Description
Explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the most influential wine regions of Italy to fast-track your understanding into the intricate world of Italian wine.
Italy is home to over 400 appellations. Italian Wine Essentials (IWE) introduces you to 39 of the most well-known, divided into three vibrant modules — Wines of Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy.
Each module highlights the viticultural and vinification techniques behind the most important Italian ‘need to know’ wine styles.
Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum.
Italian Wine Essentials (IWE) is more than an introductory course; it's a prelude to a lifelong romance with Italian wines, a launchpad to the internationally revered Italian Wine Scholar® Certification Program, vibrant WSG Member Community and the first step towards wine mastery!
What's included?
- A comprehensive study manual
- Interactive learning resources
- Expert classroom instruction with 24 wines tasted
- An engaging student community
- 50 question multiple choice exam
- Certificate for your cv or LinkedIn profile
Who is Italian Wine Essentials for?
• Inquisitive wine enthusiasts wanting to become more familiar with the intricacies of Italian wine
• Aspiring wine professionals
• This course is complementary to the WSET Level 2 in Wines course and offers you the chnace to dig deeper into the wines of Italy
• Hospitality professionals new to the world of Italian wine
• Anyone wishing to become more knowledgeable about Italy and its wine and food culture
Course dates: (Wednesday evenings 7pm-9pm)
Wed 4th June 2025 - Northern Italy
Wed 11th June 2025 - Central Italy
Wed 18th June 2025 - Southern Italy
Wed 25th June 2025 - 50 question multiple choice exam
Course tutor - Sylvie Lewis
Wine Scholar Guild Program Instructor
- 5 reviews of Sussex Wine School, Brighton in Brighton
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