The way to become an international Sommelier.

European School for Sommelier delivers courses based on modern sommelier training, using a teaching method sensitive to evolving changes in the international world of wine.

The Certificate of Sommelier is achieved by progressing through the course, divided into three levels. At the end of each level, you must pass the final exam in order to progress to the next level. At the third level, you must pass the final test in order to become certified.

This course introduces the world of wine and covers different topics including wine tasting techniques, service, viticulture, different winemaking practices, spirits, the fascinating world of sparkling wines and special wines, legislation related to the wine world and wine faults.

Level one is divided into theoretical and practical lessons.

  • Tasting techniques
  • Cellar organisation and management
  • Service of wine
  • Winemaking
  • Sparkling wine production
  • Spirits
  • National and International wine legislation

Final lesson will focus on a review of the previous Level one sessions in preparation for the final exam.

The core focus is on Italian, European and Worldwide Wine Geography.

Level Two is divided into theoretical and practical lessons.

This level is dedicated to the discovery and study of enography both nationally and internationally, areas covered are:

  • Italy
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Germany
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa
  • Spain

Within a region we will look at:

  • Legislation and classification
  • Geographical indication
  • Grape varieties

Final taught lesson will focus on a review of the previous Level 2 sessions in preparation for the final exam.

The final course deals with food and wine features matching methods. During each lesson there is a theoretical and practical part in addition to sensory analysis of three pre-selected wines, all of which are blind tasted in order to stimulate and refine the sight, smell and taste of the product.

Level Three is divided into theoretical and practical lessons.

This level looks at the fascinating world of food, from a technical approach to the organoleptic characteristics of different foods.

Topics covered are:

  • Appetizers
  • Fish
  • Meat
  • Vegetables
  • Cheese
  • Desserts

Each course will cover:

  • Food components
  • Cooking method
  • Pairing parallel
  • Practical application of Star Pairing

Final taught lesson will focus on a review of the previous Level 3 sessions in preparation for the final exam.

After you have achieved the Certificate of Sommelier you can apply to study the Master Sommelier course.

Production

Tasting

Service

Wine geography

Matching methods

Contacts

European School for Sommelier is present in several European countries and avails itself of the collaboration of a highly qualified and professional work team with many years of experience in the field of food and wine teaching, organization of courses and events, tourist itineraries and taste routes for food and wine tastings.

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European School for Sommeliers GmbH
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D-30916 Isernhagen

President

Arcangelo Tomasello

Email

info@eurosommelier.com

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