16, 23, 30 Dec, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan, 3 Feb What is the Italian Wine Maestro Certification Course? This course introduces students to the wealth of Italian native grape varieties that are fundamental to understanding Italy’s complex and fascinating wines. As the complementary base course to VIA’s education system, Italian Wine Maestro is not […]
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 […]