Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 - Vancouver

The Italian Wine Scholar program sets the industry standard as the most detailed and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of Italy. It is composed of two separate units, that can be studied in any order:

• The Wines of Northern Italy (Unit 1)

• The Wines of Central & Southern Italy (Unit 2)

Graduates will receive a certificate, and lapel pin, as well as the use of the IWS post-nominal initials, symbolizing advanced level proficiency and industry wide respect.​

DATES:

Tuesday, January 7 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Introduction

Tuesday, January 14 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Toscana part 1

Tuesday, January 21 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Toscana part 2

Tuesday, January 28 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Umbria & Lazio

Saturday, February 1 - In person
12 - 2pm. Tasting

Tuesday, February 4 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Marche, Abruzzo & Molise

Tuesday, February 11 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Puglia

Tuesday, February 18 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Campania

Tuesday, February 25 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Calabria & Basilicata

Saturday, March 1 - In person
12 - 2pm. Tasting

Tuesday, March 4 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Sardinia

Tuesday, March 11 - Zoom
6:30 - 7:30pm. Sicilia

Saturday, March 15. In person
12 - 2pm. Tasting

Saturday, March 29. In person
12 - 2pm. Exam

VENUE: Vij’s
3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver

DETAILS:

Course Prerequisites: No prerequisite required.
Textbooks: Manual provided at first class.
Material and Supplies: 6 ISO tasting glasses or equivalent (not provided).
Student Evaluation: The examination consists of a 100 question multiple choice paper. A score of 75% or higher is required to pass.
Cancellation Policy: Review here.