Italian Wine Scholar

The Italian Wine Scholar™ education program is an Italian wine course designed to provide committed students of wine with the most advanced and comprehensive specialization study program on Italian wine bar none! It was created by native Italian, Maurizio Broggi, DWS, FWS with the support of the Italian wine DOC/G consortia.The Italian Wine Scholar™ study program mirrors the unparalleled level of depth, accuracy, detail and academic rigor offered by the acclaimed French Wine Scholar™ program. Like the French Wine Scholar program, the Italian Wine Scholar study and certification program also confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exams (Ex: John Smith, IWS). The Italian Wine Scholar course is composed of two separate units:

• Unit 1: The Wines of Northern Italy
• Unit 2: The Wines of Central & Southern Italy
• Note that the Units can be completed in any order, so it is absolutely fine to attend Unit 2 ahead of Unit 1 due to each unit focusing on different regions of Italy.

There will be two separate study manuals and two separate exams. The Italian Wine Scholar™ credential/pin is based on the final composite score (Unit 1&2). This format makes it much easier to retain information and to pass the exam. Students register for each unit separately. Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 (Central & Southern Italy) course (Fulham) Course Dates (All Monday Evenings in 2020). Please note that three dates listed below have no class due to Bank Holidays:

• 7th September: Toscana (Part 1)
• 14th September: Toscana (Part 2)
• 21st September: Marche & Abruzzo
• 28th September: Umbria, Lazio & Molise
• 5th October: Campania & Basilicata
• 12th October: Puglia & Sardegna
• 19th October: Calabria & Sicily
• 26th October: Exam (100 multiple choice, 1 hour exam at 7pm)

The Unit 2 fee of £595 includes:

• A comprehensive study manual which also serves as reference book
• Learning objectives for each region
• Interactive online study modules for each region (link)
• Online quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation
• Pronunciation exercises
• Access to live and recorded review webinars with Maurizio Broggi, Education Director for Italy
• Professional tuition by Wine Scholar Guild certified tutor
• A minimum of 8 well chosen wines to taste at each classroom session
• Examination fees
• Internationally-recognised qualification certificate and pin for those who pass.

Course Tutor: Jimmy Smith (WLWS Founder)