Level 1 – Chinese

LEVEL 1 COURSE DETAILS:

About the course:

• Level 1 course is an overview and foundation for the wine lover who wants to be introduced in a structured way to the world of wine and gain insights in how wine is made and how it affects the taste.
• The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality, retail or wine marketing.
• Each lesson includes a professional tasting of different wines. We will train you in the recognition of quality, sensory characteristics, wine description and how to use the tasting card.

Entry requirements:

• There are no requirements for candidates to have previous knowledge or previous experience of alcoholic beverages
• Students have to be 18 year or older at the starting day of the course.

What you will learn:

• Task of the Sommelier
• Service 
• Sensoric Analysis
• Technique of tasting 
• Use of tasting card and other sommelier tools
• Description of wine
• Introduction to different spirits
• Viticulture
• Basic Oenology
• Laws and regulations

Examination:

• 120 minute written exam: multiple-choice and open questions to be answered

What is included in the course fee:

• Book and Exercise Book
• Wines for Tasting at each meeting
• Tutorial Materials
• Examination and certification 
• Selected sommelier tools

Terms & Conditions:

• The registration is binding and the costs will not be reimbursed.
• Paid card membership (84,00€) for the current year is obligatory in order to participate in the course.
• *Payments: At the registration, to reserve your place: 384,00 € (84,00€ membership card (if not acquired yet) and 300,00€ down payment Course fee) with last payment 499,00€  5 days before the first lesson.
• Minimum age: 18 year at the start of the course.