Aulas de Chianti Clássico

Over the past few years, the interest in Chianti Classico wines has reached unprecedented heights. For this purpose in 2012 is established "Chianti Classico Academy".

The Chianti Classico Academy is located in the hearth of Chianti Classico in the village of Radda and seminars are held in the romantic setting of the old Convent of Santa Maria in Prato.

WSET professional wine courses are also offered by James Cluer Master of Wine at Fine Vintage in association with Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico.

individual
50,00 €
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ABC DEL GALLO NERO (3 h)

In just 3 hours learn how to taste wine and discover the specifities of Chianti Classico, its wines and its territory.
Guided tasting of 4 wines.

Chianti Classico Wine World
From Vineyard to the Bottle (guided tasting of 1 wine)
Italian Wine Classification – Tuscan Wine Areas - Chianti Classico Rules and Label
Rewiew of the Great Principles of Tasting Wines. (guided tasting of 3 wines)

Every topic must be explained with the support of tutor/professor – slides – nice brochues (included map of chianti classico – tasting notes – topic in general) – papers to write

Bookable course dates:
28/05/201305/06/201308/06/201311/06/201314/06/201318/06/201321/06/201325/06/201327/06/2013

individual
180,00 €

DISCOVERY DAY (1 day)

A fun day of full immersion in wine tasting. A wide overview on Italian, Tuscan, wines with focus on Chianti Classico

Morning (ABC)
Chianti Classico Wine World
From Vineyard to the Bottle
Italian Wine Classification – Tuscan Wine Areas - Chianti Classico Rules and Label
Principles of Tasting Wines.
Lunch in the wine bar of the school with 2 wines

Afternoon
Review of the great principles of tasting, with many supporting olfactive and gustative exercises
Indigenous and International grape varieties of Chianti Classico with focus on Sangiovese grape.
Tasting of 3 wines (100% Sangiovese, Sangiovese Blended with Local Varieties, Sangiovese Blended with International
varieties)
Review of the notion of balance in wines and tasting 4 Chianti Classico wines

WSET COURSES

Level 1

The course is the perfect introduction to wine and lasts for one full day. There are plenty of delicious wines that we taste during the course.

Duration: 1 day (9.30 am - 5.30 pm)

Level 2

The course goes into much more depth and lasts three days. The study guide is mailed to you in advance of the course.

Duration: 3 day (9.30 am - 5.30 pm)