wine education for wine professionals…

Gain an international perspective of wine to improve your career opportunities!

Our wine courses are specifically adapted to the needs of Wine Professionals to help them develop authority and an international perspective to strengthen their career and drive business growth for their companies.

We teach our students an Approach perfected over 13 years of teaching in Hong Kong and Italy. Not only our course will help you develop the confidence to pass the WSET exam with great results and but also a way of thinking about wine to make you stand out in the Italian Wine Industry.

You can download an in-depth Guide to the WSET Qualifications here.

ALL COURSES ARE HELD IN SOAVE AND IN FRANCIACORTA. THEY ARE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH BY OUR SENIOR EDUCATOR J.C. VIENS.

WSET Level 1 award in Wines

An introduction perfect to enter the world of the WSET to understand its Approach and plan studies for Levels 2 & 3.

For individuals new to the WSET, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to their Approach and our teaching methods. You’ll explore their concept of wine style and quality through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. An excellent primer to those who want to continue to Level 2 and 3 with us. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

Over 1 intensive day, at least 10 benchmark wines from all over the world will be tasted.

Find out more about this qualification here.

Next courses in 2022 (from 9h00 to 17h30 each day - Exam same day of the course):

06 June - Franciacorta

02 September - Franciacorta

03 September - Soave

04 November - Franciacorta

05 November - Soave

WSEt Level 2 Award in wines

WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is an intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals.

For individuals who have attended Level 1 and want to open their minds to the international world of wine. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. This qualification is excellent for those who want to build a solid base to pursue WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

Over 3 intensive days, at least 45 benchmark wines from all over the world will be tasted.

Find out more about this qualification here.

Next courses in 2022 (from 9h00 to 17h30 each day - Exam 6 weeks after the course):

04, 05, 06 July - Franciacorta

19, 20, 21 September - Soave

03, 05, 06 October - Franciacorta

19, 20, 21 October - Soave

12, 13, 14 November - Franciacorta

15, 16, 17 December - Soave

WSET LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES

An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry.

For individuals seeking to develop an international perspective of the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making in the most important wine regions of the world. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Over 5 intensive days, at least 75 benchmark wines from all over the world will be tasted.

Find out more about this qualification here.

Next courses in 2022 (from 9h00 to 17h30 each day - Exam 6 weeks after the course):

27, 28, 29, 30 June + 01 July - Soave

05, 06, 07, 08, 09 September - Soave

26, 27, 28, 29, 30 September - Franciacorta

10, 11, 12, 13, 14 October - Soave

24, 25, 26, 27, 28 October - Franciacorta

Our teacher:

JC Viens has been a WSET Certified Educator since 2009 (13 years), teaching in Hong Kong and Italy, where he hosted courses and coaching workshops at all levels. He trained as a Wine Judge with the Australian Wine Research Institute, and recently, he was Judge at the rigorous Decanter World Wine Awards in London and Hong Kong. He was Franciacorta Ambassador in Greater China from 2019 to 2021, gaining insights into the all-important markets of Hong Kong and China.