Valpolicella Scholar Certificate Course

The Valpolicella Education Program (VEP) – Valpolicella Scholar Qualification

Course format: In-person

Level: Advanced

Data: March 14, 2024

Duration: 4 Hours

Time: 14.00-18.00

Location: Grand Hotel Kempinski, Aspazijas blvd. 22, Riga, Latvia

Language: English

Price: € 85/person

Educator: Irina Mihailenko

The Valpolicella Scholar program is a 4-hour course designed for wine enthusiasts and professionals interested in increasing their knowledge about the Valpolicella region and wines. It is held through VEP-certified educators in various countries under the supervision of the Consortium of Valpolicella Wines.

Course topics:

• The terroir and the production areas;

• Native grape varieties;

• The Appassimento method;

• Production styles and winemaking techniques;

• The history of Recioto and Amarone.

• Commercial and legal aspects

• Tasting of all types of Valpolicella wines (17 samples).

A multiple-choice test and a blind tasting will take place at the end of the course to obtain the Valpolicella Scholar Certificate from the Valpolicella Consortium.

N.B. Prior knowledge (e.g. WSET Level 2-3) is recommended

Booking Conditions:

• Participants must have a minimum legal drinking age to register

• The amount will be fully refundable by February 29, 2024, with the cancellation of the course registration. After that date, a bonus equal to 50% of the amount paid will be released, which can be used to purchase other Tooscans Wine Academy services.

• We ask you to communicate if you have any allergies or intolerances.

The next session is scheduled for October

Find out more about educator:

Irina Mihailenko

For further questions, e-mail to info@tooscans.it