Formations → Wine Qualifications → Italian Wine Scholar™ – Prep Course
Botanical cradle of thousands of grape varieties such as sangiovese, nebbiolo, barbera, dolcetto, cortese, aglianico, negroamaro… Italy is a vibrant wine country with great wine culture.
You will explore the red, white and sparkling wines of the three main Italian regions: Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy. You will learn about viticulture, vinification, wine style, and food and wine pairing for each appellation—an easy-to-understand map of Italian wine regions and major wine varieties will guide you.
This course is an excellent introduction to the Italian Wine Scholar™qualification.
Accessibility of training to people with disabilities. Contact our disability advisor on 05 57 71 75 61 or by email contact@wisp-campus.com in order to study together the necessary arrangements.
Tuition Fees
€290
Delivery Mode
Blended learning (online learning and in-class modes)
Level
Beginner
Entry Requirements
None
Duration
1 day (7.5 hours)(+ 1-year access to e-leaning platform)
Sensory Training
15+ tasting samples
Langue
English
Self-Study Time
20 hours
Campuses
Bordeaux
Examination
50 MCQs (Resit Exam: Available)
Professionals and enthusiasts of Italian wines.
Industry professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of Italian wines
Advanced industry professionals who wish to specialise in Italian wines.
Although it is not a mandatory prerequisite, it is easier to embark on a Wine Scholar course when you have already obtained the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines.
Describe the key factors that influence the climate of each appellation (the influence of rivers, lakes, seas, valleys, mountains, winds).
Recall the main grape varieties associated with each wine discussed in the session.
Identify the location of the appellations presented on a map of Italy.
Identify the location of the appellations presented on a map of Italy.
Describe the meaning of key labelling terms.
Describe the style of each of the wines covered in the session.
Emiliano is from Argentina and holds the WSET Diploma. He graduated from the Sorbonne in Foreign Languages and has a Master’s degree in pedagogy specialized in wine. He worked for
...Wine Scholar Guild Platform
Upon registration, you will receive one-year online access to the Wine Scholar Guild's Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course curriculum for pre-course preparation and review.
Study manual
On the day of the course, we will give you a 125-page colour study manual with detailed maps and visuals to help you decipher the complexity and diversity of Italian wines.
May 2023
Accès à la plateforme 24/24h
Horaires formation : 8h30/12h30 – 14h/17h30
Jours de formation : jeudi 25 mai 2023
Jour d’examen : jeudi 25 mai 2023 (16h30 – 17h30)
Adresse : 88 Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux
May 2023
Accès à la plateforme 24/24h
Horaires formation : 8h30/12h30 – 14h/17h30
Jours de formation : jeudi 25 mai 2023
Jour d’examen : jeudi 25 mai 2023 (16h30 – 17h30)
Adresse : 88 Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux
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Individualised support throughout your entire course duration and beyond.
A flexible course blended learning delivery mode.
Certified educators and Italian wine experts.
Become an active community member committed to developing the world's wine sector.
Make an appointment via videoconference or telephone to speak with a member of the WiSP team.
Choose the date and time slot of your choice.
Site updated on 16/01/2023.