The exam takes place in person at the Italian Wine Academy headquarters in Verona (wine2digital offices, Viale del lavoro 8) after the conclusion of the online course. The date is published on our website.
Module 1: What is wine and how is it made?
- list and recognize the main parts of a bunch of grapes and their composition;
- list the key stages of the vegetative development of the vine and the ripening process of the grapes;
- know the characteristics of the vines and the influence of different climates on their characteristics;
- know the process of alcoholic fermentation;
- know the key stages of the production of still white, red and rosé wines.
Module 2: Types and styles of wine
- know three categories of wines: still wines, sparkling wines and fortified wines;
- know the characteristics that influence the different styles of wine;
- taste and describe wines using the Systematic Approach to Tasting.®
Module 3: Grape varieties and wines
- name and identify the main grape varieties and the characteristics and styles of the wines produced.
Module 4: Storage and service of wines
- know the ideal conditions for storing wine;
- indicate the correct serving temperature depending on the type and style of wine served;
- open and serve a bottle of wine correctly;
- know the main interactions between food and wine.
Module 5: Review
- simulation of the exam paper.
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