Italian Wine Saturday – Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) Prep Course (Intensive)

Course: 23 Jul 2022

Exam: 9 Aug at 7pm

Immerse in Italian wine and gastronomy! Taste 28 signature wines, along with an array of Italian ham, cheese and antipasti, as well as pizza, beef cheeks, panna cotta and more! A delicious certificate course that you shouldn’t miss!

Structured by world’s leading Italian wine certification body – Wine Scholar Guild, and presented by Italian Wine Scholar and Ambassador Justin Chen, the program explores the key wine regions and deliver core information of the country’s need-to-know wines. It is also the foundation for the Italian Wine Scholar certification program, one of the world’s most advanced study on Italian wines. More than wines, the course is also full of cultural and gastronomy highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining and delicious!

What to expect?

• Navigate the seemingly complicated Italian wine classification system
• Explore 39 of the most well-known appellations, among which 32 are covered in significant details
• Master the essential grape varieties, wine profiles and labelling terms
• Learn about regional and cultural context of the wines, and local landmarks and traditional cuisines
• Refine your tasting skills through sampling of 28 wines
• Enjoy great Italian food during the break

In addition, you will:

• Get 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
• Obtain the IWS Prep Certificate after passing the exam (optional)
• Be perfectly poised to continue your studies with the prestigious Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) certification program

Who Should Attend?

• ALL ITALIAN WINE LOVERS – anyone wishing to become more knowledgeable about Italy, and its wine and food culture
• 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

Pre-requisites?

The desire for beautiful wines of Italy!

Examination

• 45 minutes
• 50 multiple-choice questions
• 60% passing grade
• Passing students will be awarded the IWS Prep Certificate.
• Examination will be conducted on a separate date.

Justin Chen:

Justin is a wine educator at MWM Wine School in Hong Kong. He founded Joy Palate Wine Academy in 2014 and was the wine educator and wine consultant for Hong Kong and Guangzhou for the academy. Justin has a wide-range of professional qualifications, including DipWSET, WSET Certified Educator, Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Italian Wine Ambassador & Certified Italian Wine Educator, Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar (Highest Honors), Knight of Truffle and Wine of Alba, and was awarded a Runner-up at the Hong Kong International Top Tasters Competition by The Drinks Business in 2016.

Italian Wine Scholar:

The Italian Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date Italian wine course available. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all Italian wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities.

The program provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.

Wine Scholar Guild:

Wine Scholar Guild is the leading provider of specialised certification programs on the wines of France, Italy and Spain with a school network of over 100 partner schools spanning 30 countries and 5 continents.
We are a pioneer in online wine education; our distance-learning platform includes hundreds of educational webinars, interactive e-learning modules, online flashcards, pronunciation exercises, and learning games.
Our community of wine professionals and committed students of wine learn from the most respected names in the industry and participate in some of the most privileged, exciting, and intellectually stimulating wine study immersion trips on the market.
Our entire organisation is fully committed to our students and to their success. We help achievers achieve.