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The German Wine Institute (DWI) is launching a comprehensive course on Germany as a wine country for the first time in April 2018, culminating in the title "German Wine Professional". The 13-module training course takes place in cooperation with the regional area wine promotions as well as research and training institutes in all German wine-growing regions.
Two German Masters of Wine are also among the lecturers. The course shall 30 training days to impart in-depth knowledge of all aspects of German wine. . The individual modules will be offered over a period of 18 months and will enablet participation in parallel to work.
Within the framework of the training to become a "German Wine Professional the participants many wine producers visit and thus receive detailed first-hand information about all the important work steps in the vineyard and cellar. receive. In additione In addition, there is a focus on training sensory skills and expanding wine knowledge through comparative tastings and discussions with experts. Other subjects include wine law and the German and international wine markets. The acquired knowledge must finally in a written and sensory Pexamination at the DWI in Bodenheim. be put to the test.
Participation in the course requires at least five years of professional experience in the wine industry, gastronomy or trade. For sommeliers or graduates of wine-related training, three years of professional experience are sufficient. In addition, the certificate "Recognised Consultant for German Wine" is required.
The cost of the German Wine Professional course is 2,300 euros. They include meals, visits to the winery and vineyards as well as comprehensive seminar documentation. Interested parties can already register at the DWI register now. The number of participants is limited to 20.
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