Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 & 2

The Italian Wine Institute is proud to be the first approved program provider in Italy for the Italian Wine Scholar certification program by the Wine Scholar Guild.

The Italian Wine Scholar is a two-part certification course with examinations at the end of each unit, designed for all advanced students of wine, whether wine professionals or serious wine enthusiasts. Students achieving a combined score of 75 or greater on Unit I, and Unit II exams will be awarded the internationally prestigious title of Italian Wine Scholar and may use the post-nominal, IWS.

The courses in each of the two units cover Italian wine law, history & geography, grape varieties, viticulture, winemaking, wine industry trends, and economics, and all DOCs and DOCGs with their regulations, wine styles, and specificities. This core body of knowledge is important whether you sell wine, buy wine, or teach about wine. The IWS program allows wine professionals to set themselves apart from their peers by specializing in the wines of Italy. It’s a great resource and supplement for students of wine moving toward advanced and general wine study programs.

Please notice that the Units do not have to be taken in a specific order.

Unit 1

WINE / 4 days boot camp in Florence / €950 per person

Unit 1

First Available: March 8-11 2022 / Next: March 7-10 2023

The Italian Wine Scholar Boot Camp: Unit 1, Northern Italy

Regions Covered:

Valle d’Aosta
Lombardia
Piemonte
Trentino
Alto Adige
Veneto
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Liguria
Emilia-Romagna

The boot camp is inclusive of:

3 intensive, full-day review classes with guided tastings by IWS approved instructor
The 260-page Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 study manual (if you live in the US, it will be sent to you. For all other areas, the book will be available on day 1 of course)
Access to the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 online study program which includes:
- E-learning modules for each region
- Self-evaluation quizzes
- Hundreds of online flashcards
- Pronunciation exercise
Registration for the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 Exam (held on day 4)

Come to Florence and study with us from Tuesday to Thursday (exam Friday morning).

Cost of complete Unit 1 program wines inclusive 950 euro

Max 8 students per session

Wines in tasting depend on attendance from 10 (if only 2 pp join the course) to 30 (if 8 pp join the course).

Travel to and from Florence and accommodation not included (nearest hotel: Hotel Silla).

Pay for your course here. 50% refundable until 1 month before the course start. If by chance the session is cancelled because of COVID-19, you will be able to reschedule.

Deadline for signing up for March 2022: January 15, 2022.

Deadline for signing up for March 2023: January 15, 2023.

UNIT 2

WINE / 4 days in Florence / €950 per person, per unit

Unit 2

First available: March 15-18 2022 / Next: March 7-10 2023

The Italian Wine Scholar Boot Camp: Unit 2, Central & Southern Italy

Regions Covered:

Toscana
Umbria
Le Marche
Abruzzo
Lazio
Campania
Molise
Basilicata
Puglia
Calabria
Sicilia
Sardegna

The boot camp is inclusive of:

3 intensive, full-day review classes with guided tastings by IWS approved instructor
The 260-page Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 study manual (if you live in the US, it will be sent to you. For all other areas, the book will be available on day 1 of course)
Access to the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 online study program which includes:
- E-learning modules for each region
- Self-evaluation quizzes
- Hundreds of online flashcards
- Pronunciation exercise
Registration for the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 Exam (held on day 4)

Spend a week in Florence and study with us from Tuesday to Thursday (exam Friday).

Cost of complete Unit 2 program wines inclusive 950 euro

Max 8 students per session

Wines in tasting depend on attendance from around 10 (if only 2 pp join the course) to around 30 (if 8 pp join the course).

Travel to and from Florence and accommodation not included (nearest hotel: Hotel Silla).

Pay for your course here. 50% refundable until 1 month before the course start. If by chance the session is cancelled because of COVID-19, you will be able to reschedule.

Deadline for signing up for March 2022: January 31 2022.

Deadline for signing up for November 2022: October 1, 2022.