Riviera Wine - Catalogue 2018

106 WINE TRAINING
There are several wine courses available that are both educative and entertaining but
if you wish to have records of your knowledge in wine and have an internationally
recognized qualification, the WSET courses is the only option.
The Wine and Spirit Education trust (WSET) was founded in the UK in 1969 to provide
high quality education and training in wines and spirits. Since then, WSET has grown
into the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits education, with a
suite of sought-after qualifications. Although based in London, there are over 600
centers in 60 countries that provide the qualifications and Riviera Wine was the first
one on the Riviera to become an Approved Program Provider.
WSET Level 2 - Award in wines and spirits
The Level 2 qualification is intended for those aspiring a Chief
Steward/ess position or anyone who wishes to deepen their
knowledge of wine and other alcoholic beverages. It is an intense
course lasting 3 days. The syllabus includes topics such as the key
wine-producing areas of the world, grape varieties, label
terminology, professional tasting of a large selection of
international quality wines and food and wine matching.
RIVIERA WINE WINE TRAINING
WSET Level 3 - Award in wines
This is an in depth 5 day wine course which gives comprehensive
coverage of all main wines and spirits. The course has an increased
focus on tasting technique and on the application of the knowledge
gained. We will taste around 100 wines from around the world and
cover the wine regions in greater depth than for the Intermediate
Certificate. Viticulture and vinification are also subjects dealt with
in more depth. Candidates are advised to hold the WSET Level 2
before studying for the WSET Level 3.