Emiliano Stratico
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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
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Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course
The only course in the industry to discover Italian wines!
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)
Who can benefit from the Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course?
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.
What will you learn in this Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course?
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.
Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course Syllabus
WSG issue 1.1, 2022The course material for the Italian Wine Scholar™ - Prep Course is broken down into three modules:
- Sparkling Wines: Prosecco DOC and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Trento DOC, Franciacorta DOCG, Lambrusco DOC, Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG.
- White Wines: Gavi DOCG, Roero Arneis DOCG, Lugana DOC, Soave DOC and Soave Superiore DOCG, Alto Adige DOC, Collio DOC and Friuli Colli Orientali DOC.
- Red Wines: Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Barebera d’Asti DOCG, Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.
- White Wines: Vernaccia di San Gimignago DOCG, Orvieto DOC, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Vin Santo DOC.
- Red Wines: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Bolgheri DOC, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG.
- White Wines: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Greco di Tufo DOCG, Passito di Pantelleria DOCG, Marsal DOC.
- Red Wines: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Sicilia Nero d’Avola DOC, Etna DOC, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Taurasi DOCG.
Our Certified Educators
Equipment provided
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.
Next sessions
Italian Wine Scholar Prep Course / Anglais
25
May 2023
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- English
Language
- Bordeaux
City
- 25 May 2023 at 08H 30 25 May 2023 at 17H 30
Period
- Physical
Session Type
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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.
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