Italian Wine Essentials | Manchester

Description

• 3 consecutive week, 2.5 day classroom format.
• Classroom times: 10am-5.30pm 2 teaching weeks. 11am-12.30pm for exam week
• Try 20+ tasting samples including classics like Chianti, Amarone & Prosecco, as well as lesser known gems like Roero Arneis, Etna, Bolgheri & Taurasi.
• Student textbook, 12 month access to WSG eLearning modules & First attempt at paper based exam included

Dates: SUNDAY 15TH, 22ND FEBRUARY & 1ST MARCH 2026. 10am-5.30pm

Course Contents

• Week 1: Introduction & northern Italian sparkling wines (Prosecco, Trento, Franciacorta, Lambrusco & Asti). Northern Italian white & red wines (Gavi, Roero Arneis, Lugana, Soave, Alto Adige, Friuli Colli Orientali, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti, Barolo & Barbaresco, Amarone della Valpolicella)
• Week 2: Central Italy (Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Orvieto, Verdiccchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Vin Santo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Chianti & Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri, Montefalco Sagrantino). Southern Italy (Vermentino di Gallura, Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Passito di Pantelleria, Marsala, Cannanonau di Sardegna, Sicilia Nero d’Avola, Etna, Primitivo di Manduria & Taurasi).
• Week 3: Exam: 45 Minute, 50 multiple choice question paper

No previous experience or knowledge is necessary. However, in addition to the classroom sessions, it is also recommended you do at least 10-13 hours of private study on top, to ensure you perform well in the exam & get the most out of the course.

The exam consists of a 50 multiple choice question paper, to be completed in 45 minutes. A score of 60% or higher (30+ questions correct) is required to pass the qualification. It covers topics like Italian wine regions, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and the cultural and historical context of Italian wine.

Taste The Best And Most Exclusive Wines Italy Has To Offer

Italy is famous for its unique indigenous grape varieties, with wines that you simply do not find anywhere else in the world thanks to its unique terroirs. Discover a selection of regions across northern, central & southern Italy.

Did you know Italy is one of the most prolific makers of sparkling wines anywhere in the world? Discover Prosecco, Franciacorta, Trento, Lambrusco & Asti as well as the fine white and red still wines from across the country. There’s over 1000 grape varieties, we don’t have time to cover them all- but this course will give you a good grounding and perhaps give you inspiration to visit some of them!

Earn an exclusive certificate

Show off your newfound knowledge with pride by displaying your own personal certificate, showing you have an exclusive qualification that few in the world will have. Proudly display your elite qualification in Italian wine and make your friends and family beam with joy.

Quality teaching and learning resources

Our founder, John Callow DipWSET SWS FWS, will be teaching this class and you can read all about his qualifications here, but rest assured, you’ll get everything you need to help you pass the test with ease. Also included is one year’s access to the Wine Scholar Guild’s online e-learning resources. This contains quizzes, tests, and games to help you learn.

Includes a detailed, beautiful printed study guide

You will be provided with a gorgeous 125 page, full-colour study manual, which contains not only everything you need to know to pass the course, but further insights including local regions’ histories, traditions and foods.

Qualify in just 3 weeks

2.5 full day class version, spread over 3 consecutive weeks (plus some self guided learning of 10-13 hours) – meaning there’s minimal commitment unlike when studying for a degree or a masters. You don’t need to have completed a WSET course either, these are completely standalone and focus on the wine regions of Spain. There’s no tasting exam or focus on tasting technique either. You can relax & enjoy the wines!

You’ll be qualified in no time at all and free to spend your time with friends and family trying out all the wines you’ve learned about.

Mix with Fellow Wine Enthusiasts Who Are Equally as Passionate as You

By meeting fellow wine enthusiasts on this course you’ll be able to expand your social circle, have more guests for your wine tasting parties, and have more friends to compare notes on wine with.

Extremely Limited Availability

We are the only provider of this course in the North West, and we only run this course once or twice a year for a very limited number of people. So book your seat now so you don’t miss out.

Click here to check out the exciting course brochure & what you’ll be learning about!