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.​

IWS2 Vancouver is a hybrid course, with theory classes Wednesdays via Zoom, and in-person tastings Saturdays, at Vij’s.

DATES:
Wednesday, May 7 - Introduction
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, May 14 - Toscana part 1
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, May 21 - Toscana part 2
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, May 28 - Umbria and Lazio
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Saturday, May 31 - Tasting
12 -2pm Vij’s

Wednesday, June 4 - Marche, Abruzzo, Molise
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, June 11 - Puglia
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, June 18 - Campania
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, June 25 - Calabria, Basilicata
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Saturday, June 28 - Tasting
12 - 2pm Vij’s

Wednesday, July 2 - Sardinia
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Wednesday, July 9 - Sicilia
6:30 - 7:30pm Zoom

Saturday, July 12 - Tasting
12 - 2pm Vij’s

Saturday, July 26 - Exam
12 - 1pm Vij’s

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.