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SGD150 nett per person

(inclusive of registration, study materials, tuition fees, samples for tasting and one sitting of examination)

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RIOJA WINE EDUCATION (BASIC)

1 DAY (In-Person)

  • Course Overview

    This course is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wines from the region, Rioja in Spain. It is designed to provide the necessary understanding toward Rioja wines. This course will assist those employed in the hospitality and/or Food & Beverage industry to display a sound knowledge in Rioja wines when providing wine service. Those employed in the wholesale and/or distribution of Rioja wines will benefit greatly as well.

  • Course Objective

    The candidate will
    • know and understand the authorized grape varieties and diversity of Rioja wines.
    • understand how the ageing and classification works and what it means for Rioja
    wines.
    • understand the quality of Rioja wines and their uniqueness, under the control of the
    Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja.

  • Course Outline

    The history, location, soils and climate of Rioja.
    • The authorized grape varieties of Rioja, vinification style and its ageing process.
    • The classification of Rioja wines according to their age and origin, and quality
    control.
    • Wine tourism and its resources in Rioja

  • Who Should Attend

    • Professionals, Service, Executive staffs from the F&B and wines & spirits industries
    • Professionals, Service, Executive staffs from retail industry offering wines & spirits
    • Professionals or Individuals with keen interest in wines
    • Individuals seeking a career in the F&B, wines & spirits and retail industries

  • Duration

    2hours, 45 minutes examination, same day

  • Course Assessment

    30 multiple-choice questions
    Candidate must achieve a minimum of 70% in the multiple-choice question paper in 45 minutes. Same day examination.

  • Certification

    An e-certificate in PDF format, from Consejor Regulador DOCa Rioja will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.


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