Italian Wine Scholar - Unit 2 - Puglia & Sardegna

About this course

The session explores the wine cultures of Puglia and Sardegna through a guided tasting. It introduces Puglian styles including bold reds and rosati made from Primitivo, Negroamaro and Nero di Troia, alongside Sardinian wines such as Vermentino, Nuragus and Cannonau. Discussion places these wines within their regional settings, considering the influence of climate, local grape varieties, culinary traditions and historical trade routes. The class forms part of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 curriculum and offers an introduction to these regions for those considering further study.

What you'll learn

• Identify key native grape varieties associated with Puglia and Sardegna
• Compare the regional characteristics of selected Puglian and Sardinian wines
• Recognise wine styles including Puglian reds and rosati and Sardinian white and red varieties
• Relate regional wine identity to climate, culinary traditions and historical influences

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Improver level, the session is intended for learners developing beyond an introductory level of wine knowledge, although the source does not state a formal prerequisite. It is aimed at curious enthusiasts and people considering the wider Italian Wine Scholar qualification.

• Not suitable for students currently enrolled in Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2
• Graduates of the programme may find limited new material, but are welcome to revisit these regions through the tasting

Before you go

• The course can be repeated