Intermediate Italian wine certificate (coming soon)

Discover Italy

Intermediate Italian wine certificate

Course Abstract

This 1 day course provides the participant with a basic understanding of pure French wine knowledge for enjoyment and fun rather than an in-depth and technical knowledge. Throughout 6 hours, participants will discover and will try many premium wines from each specific region in France with more than 30 different wines.

Audience

Some people may say that French wines are complicated and hard to understand, but for some, Italian wines are even harder to under- stand. With some wine, the basic classification can help determine the general quality of wine, but this is not the case for many Italian wine producers. The Discover Italy course will build to understand both basic types of Italian wine in each regions, what grape and method are used in each region with classic method and also to understand the rebel Italian wine that does not follow the classical method of wine producing.

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Objectives

1. Understand the principle and basic know- ledge of French wine
2. Recognize and be able to understand wine from each region and appellation
3. Be able to choose the right choice of French wine for dinner or for special occasions
4. To enjoy and have fun during the course
5. Suitable for : Restaurant owner, Food and Beverage career (F&B), Bartender, Hospitality career

Topics

Morning 9:00-12:00 (3 hours)

• The whole new world of classic wine (Introduction to Italian wine)
• The legacy of modern wine techniques - The system and Italian appellation
• Journey throughout wine regions of Italy - Italian wine on the label
• There are no Cabernet, Merlot or Shiraz (Indigenous grape varieties)
• Northern Italy: the land of fine and elegant wine (Piedmont and Veneto)
• Tasting 1: Explore Piedmont and Veneto

Afternoon 13:00-16:00 (3 hours)

1. What are Classico, Sueriore, Riserva and Etc. (Specific terms on the label)
2. Tuscany: it’s all about Sangiovese grape
3. Super Tuscan: Rebellion Wines
4. Marche and Umbria: the hidden Gems of Italy
5. Sicily and Sardinia: hot and dry with fine powerful wine
6. Dine with Italian wine
7. Tasting 2: Discover Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Sicily & Sardinia