Wine Scholar Guild Courses

  • Map of Italy with a logo and text reading 'Italian Wine Essentials' and 'Wine Scholar Guild'.

    Italian Wine Essentials

    Explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the most influential wine regions of Italy to fast-track your understanding into the intricate world of Italian wine.

    Italy is home to over 400 appellations. Italian Wine Essentials (IWE) introduces you to 39 of the most well-known, divided into three vibrant modules—Wines of Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy.

  • A map of France in a brown tone above a logo and text that reads "French Wine Essentials." The logo features a stylized wine bottle with wavy lines and the text "Wine Scholar Guild."

    French Wine Essentials

    French Wine Essentials presents the often-complex world of French wine in an accessible and engaging way.

    France is home to almost individual 400 wine appellations. French Wine Essentials (FWE) introduces you to the most important regions and wine styles. Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum. 

  • A map of France and a label for French wine awarded the Scholar award by the Wine Scholar Guild.

    French Wine Scholar

    Embark on a journey deep into the heart of France with the French Wine Scholar Program®, the quintessential offering from Wine Scholar Guild — the international authority on authentic wines of place.

    The French Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of France.

  • Map of Spain with a label for Spanish wine essentials from Wine Scholar Guild.

    Spanish Wine Essentials

    Spanish Wine Essentials presents the often-complex world of Spanish wine in an accessible and engaging way.

    Spain is home to over 140 appellations. SWE introduces you to 23 of the most influential. Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum. 

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