Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1
The Italian Wine Scholar is offered in conjunction with the Wine Scholar Guild and due to the depth and complexity of Italian wines, the program has been split into two courses: Unit 1 and Unit 2. This course is only Unit 1, which covers Northern Italy. Unit 2 covers Central and Southern Italy and will be offered in the future.
This is an advanced program of study on a par with the detail required for the WSET Diploma for Italy and beyond what is covered in WSET level 3. The examination for each Unit will be a 100 question MC test with a 75 mark passing score. Candidates must pass both Unit 1 and Unit 2 in order to earn the title Italian Wine Scholar.
We are adopting a hybrid model, with theory sessions being held on Zoom and in-person tastings and exams.
Instructor: Mark Shipway
Location: Vij’s for tastings and exam - 3106 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
Dates: Spring 2024
April 23 - Intro & Orientation (6:00pm Zoom)
April 30 - Valle d'Aosta / Lombardia (6:00pm Zoom)
May 7- Liguria / Emilia Romagna (6:00pm Zoom)
May 14 - Piemonte 1 (6:00pm Zoom)
May 18 - Valle d'Aosta / Lombardia / Liguria / Em-R (12:00pm - 2:00pm In-Person Tasting)
May 21 - Piemonte 2 (6:00pm Zoom)
May 25 - Piemonte (12:00pm - 2:00pm In-Person Tasting)
May 28 - Veneto (6:00pm Zoom)
June 4 - Friuli Venezie Guilia (6:00pm Zoom)
June 11 - Trentino Alto Adige (6:00pm Zoom)
June 15 - Veneto / Friuli / TAA (12:00pm - 2:00pm In-Person Tasting)
June 18 - STUDY BREAK
June 22 - EXAM (12:00pm In-Person)
Price: $1,050 (includes tuition, access to online e-learning materials, full colour manual, wine samples and exam)
To register, please email us at info@cruconsultancy.com.
Course Prerequisites: No prerequisite required but WSET Level 3 Award recommended.
Textbooks: Manual provided
Material and Supplies: 6 ISO tasting glasses (not provided)
Student Evaluation: The Unit 1 examination consists of a 100 question multiple choice paper. A score of 75% or higher is required to pass