Introductory course to Italian wine

The Italian Sommelier Association of California will present their inaugural Italian Wine class in the US at the Wine House in Los Angeles. The course consists of 18 hours of class time and tasting with an exam in order to get the certification, issued by the Italian Sommelier Association of California.

The class will explore all the 20 wine regions of Italy, their wine laws, grape varietals and include a brief overview of cuisine and culture. A portion of the class will be dedicated to wine tasting technique and the sophisticated wine service for which the ISA is famous. This course will be extremely beneficial to both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who are interested in the vast world of Italian wine.

Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays - September 13, 14, 20, 21 and (Exam) 27 - 9 AM to 2:30PM Saturdays - September 25, October 2, 9 , 23 and (Exam) 30 - 9 AM to 2:30PM

Intensive Class - October 15, 16, 17, 18 (Exam) - 9 AM to 3:00PM

The price for the full course is $ 750. The course includes the fol- lowing material that will be given the first day of class: - "The Wine Tasting" Published by Italian Sommelier Association - Wine Colors Chart - Sommelier Case with N. 3 Riedel Tasting Glasses

For inquiries contact info@aiscalifornia.com or the Wine House at 310.479.3731.