introductory course to italian wine

The Italian Sommelier Association of California is excited to present their inaugural Italian Wine class in the US at the Wine House.

The Italian Sommelier Association (ISA) was founded in 1965 and is the foremost authority in wine education and Sommelier services in Italy. Globally, it is part of the W.S.A, 'World Sommelier Association', the largest Sommelier Association in the world, known for their extremely high curriculum standards. Recently opened in the United States with branches in Los Angeles and Washington DC, the ISA is the leading educational and consulting authority on Italian wines.

Our mission is to train, educate and prepare professional "wine experts" in all aspects of wine, not just the narrowly defined "restaurant service" that is sometimes associated with Sommelier education. We believe that the high level of competition in the wine & spirits and hospitality industries requires a renewed level of commitment to education.

This course consists of 18 hours of class time and tasting with an exam in order to get the  certification, issued by ISA California. The class will explore all the 20 wine regions of Italy, their wine laws, grape varietals and include a brief overview of cuisine and culture.

A portion of the class will be dedicated to wine tasting technique and the sophisticated wine service for which the ISA is famous.

The classes will be coordinated by the Professional Sommelier Alessandro Sbrendola, one of the most renowned authorities in the United States and professional teachers from Italy. 

This course will be extremely beneficial to both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who are interested in the vast world of Italian wine and requires no previous wine knowledge.

SCHEDULE

We are offering three different schedules in order to be fully compatible with everyone's availability.

Mondays and Tuesdays, September 13, 14, 20, 21 and (Exam) 27, 2010 - 9 AM to 2:30PM

Saturdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16 and (Exam) 23, 2010 - 9 AM to 2:30PM

October 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2010 - 9 AM to 3:00PM

The price for the full course is $ 750, you can enroll online here

The course includes the following material that will be given the first day of class:

- “The Wine Tasting” Published by Italian Sommelier Association

- Wine Colors Chart

- Sommelier Case with N. 3 Riedel Tasting Glasses

MORE INFORMATION:

For inquiries you can contact us at info@aiscalifornia.com or the Wine House at 310.479.3731