Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) will host two in-depth
masterclasses led by leading wine scientist Professor Attilio Scienza at its 27th edition to be held
in Verona from 4-8 April 2024.
Sixty-four candidates from every corner of the globe will gather in
Verona to participate in the intense five-day course to become the
next certified Italian Wine Ambassadors. The curriculum is designed
to educate and empower wine enthusiasts and professionals from
around the world with in-depth knowledge and expertise, equipping
them to represent and promote Italian wine across the globe.
VERONA, Italy, March 27,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Masterclass 1: Magna Graecia- Where It All Began
Date: Friday, April 5, 8:30 AM
Professor Scienza is one of the leading
wine scientists in the world. As VIA's Chief Scientist, Professor
Scienza brings decades of expertise and experience to proceedings,
as well as his own inimitable approach to presentation.
The future Wine Ambassadors will embark on a journey back to the
8th century BC when the Greeks expanded into Italy, bringing oenological innovations
to Sicily and southern
Italy. They will explore the rich
legacy of Greek influence on viticulture, winemaking and the
historical significance of wine as a cultural symbol and as an
important element in Dionysian mysticism.
Masterclass 2: Climate Change and Its Impact on Italian Wine
Production
Date: Saturday, April 6, 8:30 AM
In this insightful session, Professor Attilio Scienza will
delve into the pressing issue of climate change and its
repercussions on vineyards, grape variants and the cultivation
method in Italy. Candidates will
gain valuable insight into the challenges posed by climate change
in viticulture and discover ways to mitigate.
Stevie Kim, managing partner at
Vinitaly, stated, "Professor Scienza is one of the leading wine
scientists in the world and his masterclasses are always a highly
anticipated component of the challenging five-day curriculum to
become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. As VIA's Chief
Scientist, Professor Scienza brings decades of expertise and
experience to proceedings, as well his own inimitable approach to
presentation."
Professor Attilio Scienza, VIA
Chief Scientist, commented: "As always, I'm looking forward to
meeting the new intake of Italian Wine Ambassador candidates and to
discussing two diverse but critical topics. I am always impressed
by the knowledge and passion VIA students bring from every corner
of the globe as well as their clear enthusiasm for engaging in such
a profound way with the past, present and future of Italian
winemaking."
About: Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) aims to be the gold
standard of Italian wine education. It offers a complete
educational path with standardized courses that will teach
professionals and educators to master the diversity of Italian wine
in a rigorous, organized manner. VIA's main objective is to foster
a global network of highly qualified professionals such as Italian
Wine Ambassadors and Italian Wine Experts: in turn, they will
support and promote Italian wine throughout the world. VIA was
founded by Stevie Kim, Managing
Partner of Vinitaly. The new VIA ecosystem avails of the guidance
of Italian trade associations Federdoc, Federvini, Vignaioli
Indipendenti FIVI, and Unione Italiana Vini as members of the
Institutional Advisory Board. Italian vine genetics scholar, Prof.
Attilio Scienza, oversees VIA's
scientific and educational direction as the Chief Scientist. VIA
Faculty Sarah Heller MW and Henry
Davar teach the flagship Italian Wine Ambassador course. To
date, there are 358 Certified Italian Wine Ambassadors of whom 16
are also Italian Wine Experts.
Media Contact
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https://www.vinitaly.com/en/training/vinitaly-international-academy/
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