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Italian Wine Scholar Prep Online

Italian Wine Scholar Prep Online

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Duration
8 hours

Event Description

Your foundation to mastering Italian Wine

IWS Prep is designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As a foundation course, IWS Prep remains accessible but is content-rich and full of cultural highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining.

 The course provides an introduction to Italy, explores its key wine regions and delivers core information on 39 of the country's need-to-know wines.

IWS Prep is your passport to understanding Italian wine. It also acts as a stepping-stone to the internationally acclaimed Italian Wine Scholar certification program.

The coursebook and instructor will guide you on a wine-focused journey through Italy, learning about legendary wines, foods, landmarks and cultural attractions as you “travel.”

The program has been divided into four sections, each featuring a geographical area of Italy:

  • course introduction and sparkling wines
  • the wines of Northern Italy
  • the wines of Central Italy
  • the wines of Southern Italy

Within each section, a tantalizing palette of wines are showcased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italian Wine Scholar Prep Foundation Course - Online

Online Course Dates (All Thursday Afternoons 2pm-4pm):

  • 24th Jun: Intro and Sparkling wines
  • 1st Jul: Northern Italy
  • 8th Jul: Central Italy
  • 15th Jul: Southern Italy
  • Wed 21st July: In person exam (5.15pm-6pm, Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells)

The IWS Prep Online course fee of £250 includes:

  • A beautifully designed 125-page, coursebook rich with photographs & maps - The Wines of Italy: Glass by Glass.
  • Access to high-quality e-learning activities designed to enrich the coursebook and support different learning styles; these activities include interactive e-learning modules with additional cultural highlights and quizzes
  • 4 live online classes
  • An optional 50 question exam 
  • A link to purchase 9 specially selected wines to taste with the course (£165 inc delivery) 

Course Tutor: Jonny Gibson (Sussex Wine School founder and Italian Wine Scholar Educator)

Receipt available on request - simply email us after your purchase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details and FAQs please read on...

Who is the IWS Prep programme for?
• Inquisitive wine enthusiasts wanting to become more familiar with the intricacies of Italian wine
• Aspiring wine professionals
• Hospitality professionals new to the world of Italian wine
• Anyone wishing to become more knowledgeable about Italy, and its wine and food culture

Why choose IWS Prep?
This engaging and informative course will enable you to:
• Acquire fundamental Italian wine knowledge in just weeks
• Refine your tasting skills
• Master the essential grapes and appellations of Italy’s major wine regions
• Navigate the seemingly complicated Italian wine classification system
• Be perfectly poised to continue your studies with the prestigious Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) Certification Program

Are there any pre-requisites?
All you need to enter the program is an interest in learning more about the the wines of Italy!

What re the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Identify the location of the profiled appellations on a map of Italy
• Describe the style of each of the wines covered in the session
• Recall the main grape varieties associated with each wine covered in the session
• Understand how key environmental factors have influenced the style of the wines
• Recall vinification and aging techniques that contribute to the style of the wines
• Decrypt the meaning of key labelling terms

What does the programme cover?
Italy is home to over 400 DOCs and DOCGs; IWS Prep introduces you to 39 of the most well-known appellations. Thirty-two primary appellations are covered in significant detail, with seven “Detour” appellations included to round out the curriculum. Grape varieties, wine profiles and labelling terms are all explored. Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context. Local landmarks and traditional cuisines are also highlighted.

How long should I spend in study?
In addition to classroom instruction or live review webinars, your instructors recommend that you engage in an additional 15 hours of study (approximately five hours per chapter) before sitting the exam. You are encouraged to expand your studying techniques beyond that of simply re-reading the course book. In order to assimilate knowledge and facilitate deeper understanding of key concepts try to engage in active learning techniques such as: note-taking, completing the online e-learning modules, explaining key concepts to others, filling in blank maps, flashcards and of course tasting!

What about the exam?
Enrollment in this engaging and informative course includes an optional exam sit. The optional exam is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions and must be completed in 45 minutes, passing score is 60%. Passing students will be awarded the IWS Prep Certificate. Those enrolled at one of WSG’s Approved Program Providers will be offered the opportunity to sit the exam at their school.

Upon completion of the course you will be ideally positioned to continue your learning with the esteemed Italian Wine Scholar™ (IWS) certification program!

The Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) certification program is an advanced course of study and academic in nature.

Endorsed by the Italian Trade Commission (ITA), it is designed for those aiming to specialize and set themselves apart from their wine industry peers. The course is comprehensive in nature and requires a substantial time commitment.

Prior knowledge of Italian wine is recommended. This is a certification program. Successful completion (passing the exam) confers an internationally recognized post-nominal (e.g. John Smith, IWS).

For more information about the IWS Certification Program at Kent Wine School please Click Here

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