Introduction to Wine and Sommelier Culture Course
Introduction to Wine and Sommelier Culture Course
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Duration36h
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Start dateSeptember 2026
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Discover wine through experience and learn to appreciate it like a sommelier.
The Introduction to Wine and Sommelier Culture Course offers a first immersion into the world of wine through a face-to-face, practical and hands-on learning experience. In just 36 hours, you will acquire the essential knowledge to understand wine, interpret its characteristics and appreciate it from a more informed and professional perspective.
Throughout the course, you will explore the fundamentals of viticulture, winemaking, wine tasting, service, food pairing and wine geography, combining theoretical knowledge with practical sessions that allow you to learn by doing.
Generic Competencies
By the end of the course, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed to understand wine from a practical and professional perspective.
- Fundamentals of viticulture and winemaking: Understand how origin, grape variety and production methods influence the characteristics of each wine.
- Wine tasting and sensory analysis: Learn to identify aromas, flavours and wine styles through a structured sensory evaluation methodology.
- Wine service: Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of professional wine service and best practices in the hospitality industry.
- Food and wine pairing: Discover how to combine wines and foods to enhance the overall dining experience.
- Wine geography: Identify the world's main wine-producing regions and understand how terroir influences the character of wine.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone interested in taking their first steps into the world of wine and sommelier culture.
- Wine enthusiasts looking to develop a solid foundation in wine tasting and service.
- Professionals working in hospitality, food service, kitchens, food and beverage who wish to strengthen their basic knowledge of wine.
- People involved in wineries, wine tourism, specialist wine retailers or gastronomic projects who want to improve the way they communicate and present wine.
- Students and professionals considering further studies in sommelier training who want to build a strong introductory foundation.
A course designed for you
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Face-to-Face, Hands-On Learning
Learn in a specialised training environment through face-to-face sessions focused on understanding wine, developing sensory evaluation skills and applying knowledge in practical contexts.
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Progressive Learning
The course gradually builds your knowledge, from the fundamentals of wine to wine service and food pairing, providing a clear and structured foundation even if you have no previous experience.
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Wine tasting and sommelier culture
Develop your skills in visual, olfactory and gustatory wine analysis while becoming familiar with the technical language used to describe, evaluate and recommend wines.
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Expert academic support
Our teaching team will guide you throughout your learning journey, helping you clarify concepts, answer questions and apply your knowledge to real-life wine service and tasting situations.
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Connection with gastronomy
Discover how wine enhances the gastronomic experience by exploring its relationship with hospitality, wine service, preservation and food pairing, while developing a broad understanding of its role in the dining experience.
Career opportunities
- Gain an introduction to front-of-house operations, wine service and customer service in hospitality.
- Support activities in specialist wine shops, wineries, wine tourism businesses and gastronomic projects.
- Build a solid foundation for further studies in sommelier training or specialisation in wine and beverages.
- Strengthen your professional profile in hospitality, culinary arts, food and beverage, and customer service.
