Italian Wine Specialist Certification Class Miami – Presented by JQI and NASA
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 11/23/2013 09:30 am – 04:00 pm
Toscana Divino
900 S Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $650.00

The North American Sommelier Association (NASA), a division of the Worldwide Sommelier Association (WSA) and Alessandra Orlich, President of Just Quality Importer Inc., present the first Italian Wine Specialist Certification Class in the Southeastern United States. Under the tutelage of Diego Meravilgia (Gold Pin WSA Sommelier and certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers and Society of Wine Educators), both wine professionals and recreational wine lovers will benefit from this 5 day course and exam.

Mr. Meraviglia (ranked 5th by the WSA and named the 2013 World’s Best Sommelier) and his staff will bring the Italian wine experience to life. All instructors expertly know the country, as Italian natives, and wine, as certified sommeliers. This course will deeply explore all 20 wine regions of Italy, their wine laws, regulations, grape varietals, traditions, trends, history, typicality, as well as key characteristics, plus will include a brief overview of cuisine and culture. NASA differentiates itself by concentrating on intensive, extensive, and in-depth “hands on” class time.

And, to add to the authenticity of this Italian wine experience, the course will be perfectly staged at the acclaimed Toscana Divino. Described by the Miami Herald as, “a divine trip to Tuscany” and with a “setting gorgeous inside and out,” old world meets Miami’s trendiest area, Mary Brickell Village, creating a perfect blend of wine, food, passion, and ambience.

Dates: October 26-27, November 9-10, and Exam November 23, 2013

Times: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: $650.00 (Seating is limited)

Online Booking: http://www.nasommelier.com/courses/italian-wine-specialist/#miami

Phone Booking: 305.244.8272