Wine course held in English, you can learn all about Tuscan wines if you choose one of our tasting courses in Florence.

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Wine tasting course

Wine Tasting Courses

Do you enjoy drinking wine?
If so come and learn more about it with the Italy and Wine Academy!

This workshop is aimed at the enthusiastic beginner and teaches you about wine in a relaxed and friendly environment. No previous wine knowledge is required.

Wine tasting classes take place in Florence and the objective of the wine tasting course, which we organize in English, is to help participants approach the marvellous world of wine through a comprehensive programme based on the first-hand experience of tasting numerous wines.

1 Day Course

Advanced Tuscany & Super Tuscan Wines

Lesson are in English and starts with the fundamental wine tasting techniques. You’ll be learning about tasting of DOCG Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano and some of the most important Super Tuscan as well.
Classes are approximately two hours long and are located in Florence where we’ll take you. No previous knowledge required.

Wine courses focus on Tuscan wines The all included - price are per person.
Up to 2 - 3 participants	€ 100.00
Up to 4 - 6 participants	€ 80.00

Lessons are held by a sommelier in a wine appreciation room. Classes are about 2 hours long, are centrally located in Florence and take place in the afternoon.
The class is guaranteed for a minimum of two students and a maximum of six. Individuals may arrange for classes at a higher price.

The price includes wine course and tastings. Accommodation is not included but we can provide a list of hotels.

THE WINE TASTING PROGRAM

We will talk about:

Winemaking in Tuscany
King Sangiovese
The areas of wine in Tuscany
Influences of land and weather
Modernity and tradition.

We’ll have a little pause, talking about some little knowledges of wine tasting, then we’re going to taste together 5 big red dry wine:
Chianti with no specific zone, Morellino di Scansano, Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano or 1 Bolgheri.

And after that… Tuscany wines are in your pocket!

Our wine educator is Vittorio Del Bono, Wine Education Manager and she’s also a consultant for several wineries. She planned our wine education, and she is at your disposal for any change or information.