Level 1 – English ONLINE

LEVEL 1 COURSE ONLINE DETAILS:

About the course:

• The perfect opportunity for those who don’t have time to come to our school our are living to far away. Now you can easily just log in by your computer and follow us online.
  All necessary equipment like wine, books etc will be sent in due time before the first lesson start.
• Level 1 course is an overview and foundation for the wine lover who wants to be introduced in a structured way to the world of wine and gain insights in how wine is made and how it affects the taste.
• The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality, retail or wine marketing.
• Each lesson includes a professional tasting of different wines. We will train you in the recognition of quality, sensory characteristics, wine description and how to use the tasting card.
• Note! To be sure of the delivery of wines for tastings and didactical tools, the Reservation and first payment has to be done no later than the 14 days before the starting date at 12.00
  Price: 799€, including shipment inside Germany
  And remember, if you as a student recommend one of our courses to your friend, you will get 10% discount on your course.

Entry requirements:

• There are no requirements for candidates to have previous knowledge or previous experience of alcoholic beverages
• Students have to be 18 year or older at the starting day of the course.

What you will learn:

• Task of the Sommelier
• Service 
• Sensoric Analysis
• Technique of tasting 
• Use of tasting card and other sommelier tools
• Description of wine
• Introduction to different spirits
• Viticulture
• Basic Oenology
• Laws and regulations

Examination:

• 120 minute written exam online: multiple-choice and open questions to be answered

What is included in the course fee:

• Book and Exercise Book
• Wines for Tasting at each meeting
• Tutorial Materials
• Examination and certification 
• Selected sommelier tools
• Shipment of books, wines etc. inside Germany (For an extra fee we can ship also outside Germany. Please contact us for exakt price and terms.)

Terms & Conditions:

• The registration is binding and the costs will not be reimbursed.
• Paid card membership (84,00€) for the current year is obligatory in order to participate in the course.
• *Payments: At the registration, to reserve your place: 384,00 € (84,00€ membership card (if not acquired yet) and 300,00€ down payment Course fee) with last payment 499,00€ 15 days before the first lesson.
• Minimum age: 18 year at the start of the course.