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 2, which covers Central and Southern Italy.  Unit 1 covers Northern Italy.  Please note, that the units can be taken in any order.

We are adopting a hybrid model, with theory sessions being held on Zoom and in-person tastings and exams. 

Dates: Zoom Sessions = Tuesdays 6-7pm, Tastings/Exam = Saturdays 12-2pm

Oct 31 – Intro - Zoom

Nov 7 - Toscana (1) - Zoom

Nov 14 – Toscana (2) - Zoom

Nov 21 – Umbria / Lazio - Zoom

Nov 25 – TASTING - In-Person

Nov 28 - Sardinia - Zoom

Dec 5 – Marche / Abruzzo / Molise - Zoom

Dec 12 – Puglia - Zoom

Dec 16 - TASTING - In-Person

Dec 19 – Campania / Calabria / Basilicata - Zoom

Jan 2 -Sicilia - Zoom

Jan 6 - TASTING - In-Person

Jan 13 – Unit 2 Exam - In Person

Price:  $1000 (includes tuition, access to online e-learning materials)

Location: Vij’s - 3106 Cambie St. Vancouver BC, V5Z 2W2 (tastings & exam)

Instructor: Mark Shipway

Email info@cruconsultancy.com for register!

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 2 examination consists of a 100 question multiple choice paper. A score of 75% or higher is required to pass