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The 6th session of our Vinitaly Italian Wine Maestro Certification Course (VIA) takes you to Le Marche, Molise, Abruzzo & Puglia. Three Verdicchio wines will be featured for a comparison tasting. Learn about the grape family: Trebbiano Major Individual Grapes: Bombino Bianco, Verdicchio, Pecorino, Montepulciano, Lacrima, Negro Amaro, Primitivo, Uva di Troia, Bombino Nero, Cococciola. […]
Italian Wine Masterclass Series – Regional Focus Exploring the Great Terroirs and Wines from Campania and Basilicata Campania is probably the only wine region in Italy which can produce greatest white and red wines at the same time. Its ancient viticultural and winemaking traditions, hilly topography coupled with ideal soils and climatic conditions and characteristic […]
Course: 23 Jan - 12:00-17:30 Examination: 23 Jan - 18:00-18:30 Why wines are wines? (How wine is made and main types of wine) Why a wine is different from the others? (Style of wines and what make a wine different) How to say why I like this wine? (Systematic approach to wine tasting) What […]
24/Jan (Sun), 30/Jan (Sat), 06/Feb (Sat), 07/Feb (Sun), 21/Feb (Sun), 28/Feb (Sun) Exam: 20/Mar (Sat) How principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery can influence the style, quality, and price of wines Characteristics of key wine producing regions of the world Characteristics of sparkling wines of the world Characteristics of […]
2 February 2021 3:30-5:00pm (Conducted in Cantonese) * Only for sommeliers and F&B Sommeliers' Exchange: Placing Sparkling Wine into Yum Cha Culture - with Prosecco & Dim Sum Food Pairing Exercise Although tea is traditionally the beverage choice for dim sum, wines, especially sparkling wines, can bring an exciting experience to customers (as well as […]
The 8th session of our Vinitaly Italian Wine Maestro Certification Course (VIA) brings you the hidden treasure of Etna, Sicily & Sardegna. Major Individual Grapes: Catarratto Comune, Grillo, Ansonica/Inzolia, Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Calabrese/Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Vermentino/Favorita/Pigato, Nuragus, Cannonau, Carignano, Monica, Bovale Regions of Etna, Sicily & Sardegna. Students can continue the exploration by […]
In the midst of a spectacular mountain landscape, Alto Adige's wine cultivation stretches from the Alpine area in the north to Mediterranean-like landscape in the south. This distinctive, multifaceted Y-shaped region creates the ideal growing conditions for a multitude of grape varieties, producing exceptional quality wines. Explore the Y-factor with Alice Wong, Italian Wine Ambassador, […]
08-Feb (Mon), 10-Feb (Wed), 15-Feb (Mon), 17-Feb (Wed), 22-Feb (Mon), 24-Feb (Wed), 01-Mar (Mon), 03-Mar (Wed) Exam: 17-Mar Want to be able to taste, enjoy, select, and assess wines with confidence and professionalism? Level 2 will answer these questions you may have: Why wines are in different style and quality? How to identify principle white and red grape varieties and […]
Grand Cru of Chianti Classico & Beyond from Castello di Monsanto With over half a century of history, Castello di Monsanto has long been an influential producer, becoming one of the best-known wineries in Chianti Classico. The Chianti Classico Il Poggio is unquestionably one of Tuscany’s top wines. Its site should be a prime candidate […]
Course: 22 Feb, 1, 8 Mar - 15:00-16:30 Examination: 15 Mar Our first weekday WSET Level 1 Award in Wine hosted by Jack Cheung, Group Beverage Director of Hong Kong Parkview. Suitable for F&B professionals and anyone new to the wine world. Why wines are wines? (How wine is made and main types of […]