Event Description
The Italian Wine Scholar™ education program is an Italian wine course designed to provide committed students of wine with the most advanced and comprehensive specialisation study program on Italian wine bar none! It was created by native Italian, Maurizio Broggi, DWS, FWS with the support of the Italian wine DOC/G consortia.
The Italian Wine Scholar™ study program mirrors the unparalleled level of depth, accuracy, detail and academic rigor offered by the acclaimed French Wine Scholar™ program. Like the French Wine Scholar program, the Italian Wine Scholar study and certification program also confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exams (Ex: John Smith, IWS).
The Italian Wine Scholar course is composed of two separate units:
- Unit 1: The Wines of Northern Italy
- Unit 2: The Wines of Central & Southern Italy
- There will be two separate study manuals and two separate exams. The Italian Wine Scholar™ credential/pin is based on the final composite score (Unit 1&2).
This format makes it much easier to retain information and to pass the exam.
Students register for each unit separately and they can be taken in any order.
Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 course (Northern Italy) - Tunbridge Wells
Course Dates (All Wednesday Evenings):
- 11th Oct: Valle d'Aosta & Liguria
- 18th Oct: Piemonte Part 1
- 1 week study break
- 1st Nov: Piemonte Part 2
- 8th Nov: Trentino & Alto Adige
- 15th Nov: Lombardia & Emilia Romagna
- 22nd Nov: Veneto
- 29th Nov: Friuli-Venezia Guilia
- 6th Dec: Exam (100 multiple choice, 1 hour exam at 7pm)
The Unit 1 fee includes:
- A comprehensive study manual which also serves as reference book
- Learning objectives for each region
- Interactive online study modules for each region (link)
- Online quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation
- Pronunciation exercises
- Access to live and recorded review webinars
- Professional tuition by Wine Scholar Guild certified tutor
- 4-5 well chosen wines paired with Italian cheese at each classroom session
- Examination fees
- Internationally-recognised qualification certificate and pin for those who pass.
Course tutor: Jonny Gibson (Sussex Wine School Head Tutor)
*Note - By way of comparison, the fee for Wine Scholar Guild's tutored online course is currently $950, around £795 at latest exchange rates. The online format does not include wine tasting (we will be tasting around 50 wines) or the chance to ask questions or enjoy the benefits of a live classroom setting.
Receipt available on request- simply email us after your purchase
Flexible Payment
Flexible payment options are available on request. Please get in touch to discuss. Please note full payment is required before the course start date.