Product Description
In-person class date and time: Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9:30AM to 4:30PM
Exam: Sunday, August 7, 4PM
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Coursebook available: Coursebook available for pickup after registration confirmed
Online access: Online access begins Thursday, July 21, 2022
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019, SWS Instructor of the year 2021 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019
IMPORTANT: This class will be taught in-person indoors. Proof of vaccination required for this class.
THIS COURSE IS YOUR FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD OF ITALIAN WINE
This is a program from the internationally acclaimed wine school, Wine Scholar Guild (home of the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar courses).
Learn about all the key wines from Italy in 6 hours of in-person instruction with The Wine House’s acclaimed instructor, Monica Marin. IWS Prep is designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As a foundation course, IWS Prep remains accessible but is content-rich and full of cultural highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining.
The program provides an introduction to Italy and its wine regions in addition to core information on 39 of Italy’s best-known regional denominations. This is a passport to Italian wine and a stepping-stone to the internationally acclaimed Italian Wine Scholar, a professional certification advanced program on the wines of Italy.
Coursebook and instructor alike will guide you on a wine-focused journey through Italy, learning about legendary wines, foods, landmarks and cultural attractions as you “travel.” The program has been divided into three sections, each featuring a geographical area of Italy: the wines of Northern Italy, the wines of Central Italy and the wines of Southern Italy. Within each section, a tantalizing palette of wines are showcased.
COURSE INCLUDES
• 6 hours of in-person instruction (plus exam)
• 18+ wines tasted
• Beautifully designed 125-page, landscape format coursebook The Wines of Italy: Glass by Glass.
• Access to high-quality e-learning activities designed to enrich the coursebook and support different learning styles; these activities include interactive e-learning modules with additional cultural highlights and quizzes – course registration includes online access for 1 year
• In-person exam on Sunday, August 7 at 4PM. The optional exam includes 50 multiple choice questions and passing students will be awarded the IWS Prep Certificate (60% correct to pass).
COVID-19 UPDATE
Best practices will be followed. All surfaces that attendees might touch will be disinfected prior to each class. We will follow state and local guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing. Attendees are also expected to wash or sanitize their hands and stay home if sick. Our ability to hold these classes remains dependent on the guidelines for California/Los Angeles County.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations allowed up to Thursday, July 21, 2022. No cancellations after course materials picked up.