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

About this course

This session examines Tuscany’s wine regions within the Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 curriculum. It covers the area’s appellations, grape varieties, soils, climates and winemaking history, with attention to Chianti, Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. A curated tasting explores the breadth of Tuscan wine, including Sangiovese expressions, and considers how terroir and winemaking influence their character. The class is Part 2 of a two-part Toscana study and can also introduce learners to the wider Italian Wine Scholar programme.

What you'll learn

• Identify key Tuscan wine appellations, including Chianti, Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
• Examine the grape varieties associated with Tuscany, including Sangiovese
• Relate Tuscany’s soils and Mediterranean climates to its wine production
• Assess differences between selected Tuscan wines through guided tasting

Is this course right for you?

The Improver label suggests that the session is aimed at learners developing beyond an introductory level, although no formal prerequisite is stated. It is intended for wine enthusiasts and those considering the full Italian Wine Scholar programme. Learners currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 are not suited to this session, while former students may attend to revisit the tasting.

• Can be taken as an introduction to the wider Italian Wine Scholar programme
• Not suitable for learners currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2
• Former students are welcome to revisit the session’s tasting experience

Before you go

• The course can be repeated