Italian Wine Scholar - Unit 2 - Toscana (Part 1)

About this course

This Part 1 session introduces Tuscany’s wine heritage through its landscapes, appellations, grape varieties, soils and Mediterranean climates. The teaching uses a curated tasting to compare wines from Chianti, Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, with attention to Sangiovese’s different expressions and the regional factors shaping each style. The class forms part of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 curriculum and can also serve as an introduction to the wider programme. It is the first of two Toscana sessions, with the second covering different appellations, histories and wines.

What you'll learn

• Identify key Tuscan appellations, including Chianti, Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
• Compare different expressions of Sangiovese through guided tasting.
• Explain how Tuscany’s soils, climates and landscapes relate to its wine styles.
• Describe elements of Tuscany’s winemaking history and regional wine traditions.

Is this course right for you?

The class is aimed at improver-level learners, with the level label suggesting study beyond a basic introduction to wine. It is suitable for enthusiasts considering the full Italian Wine Scholar programme, but not for people currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2. Former students may attend to revisit the tasting.

• Designed as a standalone introduction or taster for the wider Italian Wine Scholar programme.
• Not suitable for learners currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2.
• Former students are welcome to revisit this session’s tasting.

Before you go

• The course can be repeated