Targeted Audience:
- Those who have followed module 1 successfully
- Those who have been dealing with wine in the hospitality industry
Pre-requisites: Basic module 1 or Sound knowledge in basic wine appreciation.
Course Duration: Approx 16 to 20 hours 5 days X 4 hours
Course Contents:
- Viticultural practices
- How soil conditions and climatic conditions affect wine styles
(Terroir, Macro, Meso & Microclimates, Soil Types, Cultural Practices etc…) - Major Grape Varieties of the world and their characteristics
- Wine Categorization and unique wines of the world
- Advanced Manufacturing processes.
(White, Red, Rose, Sparkling, Fortified etc…) - Label examples and characteristics of great wines of the world
- Interpreting the labelling formats of wines of the world.
(Generic, Varietal, Combination, Descriptive etc…) - French, German, Italian and new world appellations
- Faults in wine and handling situations of refusals
- Principles of wine listing and understanding target markets and preferences
- Proper wine storage and factors to consider
- Advanced wine service – (Breathing, Decanting, use of modern equipment, maintaining appropriate temperatures etc….)
- Wine and Food Harmony (with practical sessions)
- Guided wine tasting (Vertical and Horizontal tasting)
