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Wines of Italy Certification Program - an Italian Wine Scholar Prep Course
EXPLORE THE WINES OF ITALY GLASS BY GLASS: This Italian Wine Scholar Prep program is the perfect foundation for the world of Italian wine.
Description
Join us on a wine-focused journey through Italy, learning about legendary wines, foods, landmarks and cultural attractions as you “travel.” Designed by Wine Scholar Guild for wine enthusiasts and aspiring professionals, this three-session course provides an introduction to Italy, explores its key wine regions and delivers core information on thirty-nine of the country's need-to-know wines.
Each class features a different geographical area of Italy and a tantalizing palette of wines.
This certification program may be used as preparation for the Italian Wine Scholar Certification Program or taken for pure enjoyment.
We're proud to have been awarded the 2021 IWS Program Provider of the Year out of over 100 providers in 30 countries. Evaluations were based upon enrollment numbers, pass rates, student evaluations, pro-active initiatives to adapt to Covid, as well as dynamism in terms of communication.
Sessions & Schedule
2024 Session Dates & Times
Session 1
Mondays 6-8:30pm
April 1 - April 22, 2024
Apply for scholarship by Feb 29th
What's Included
$695pp* Registration Fee Includes
- 8 hours of live instruction with San Francisco Wine School's Industry Leading Instructors
- Tasting of 20+ Italian wines carefully curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy
- Tasting kit creation for online participants (free delivery is available across the US LEARN MORE)
- Official, full-color Wines of Italy coursebook rich with photographs and maps
- 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
- Optional in-person IWS Prep exam
- San Francisco Wine School water bottle
*Installment plans available. Group discounts are available. Contact help@sfwineschool.com for more information.
Syllabus
Wines of Italy consists of three 2.5-hour classes covering the following areas:
- Northern Italy
- Central Italy
- Southern Italy
followed by the
- Optional IWS Prep Exam
Certification & Exam
The optional Italian Wine Scholar Prep exam is 45-minutes long and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. The optional exam must be taken in person at San Francisco Wine School.
The IWS Prep Certificate will be issued to those individuals who achieve a score of 60 percent or higher.
The curriculum and teaching materials for the Italian Wine Scholar Prep program are the same regardless of whether you study in California or Calgary. Our curated tasting exercises and industry leading instructors will make the difference in your learning experience.
Format & Location
Hybrid - Room/Zoom
Our Hybrid Room/Zoom experience allows each individual to choose to participate in-person as a "Roomer" with wine in their glass or online as a "Zoomer" with a custom tasting kit. Both Roomers and Zoomers have the same wines and are able to engage with us and each other during these live classes. Recordings are also available within 1 business day after the class. Learn more...
In-Person Location
San Francisco Wine School*
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Online Info
You will receive the zoom link and any handouts needed a few days before class via email. Check spam and contact help@sfwineschool.com if you have not received it within 1 business day of your class/event.
If you have a tasting kit, it may be picked up at San Francisco Wine School or delivered across the US. Wine parameter lists are available for those participating in locations where kits cannot be delivered. View pickup and delivery options here.
Wine lists and instructions are included in your kit.
Recommendations & Requirements
All attendees must be 21+ years old.
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