The Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its flagship Italian Wine Ambassador course in Verona from March 27-31, 2025. This milestone edition will feature, for the first time, the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella as a supporter, enriching the program with an exclusive masterclass dedicated to the esteemed wines of the Valpolicella region.
VERONA, Italy, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over 60 students from around the globe will convene in Verona to engage in a comprehensive curriculum led by VIA Faculty Sarah Heller MW and Professor Attilio Scienza. The program includes eleven masterclasses conducted by representatives of various Italian consortia. Notably, the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella will present a masterclass entitled "2015 Valpolicella: A Deep Dive into the DOC's Finest," to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the course. This session will delve into the nuances of the 2015 vintage, offering participants unique insights into the region's rich winemaking heritage.
Established in 1925, the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella is an association comprising grape growers, winemakers, and bottlers from 19 municipalities in the Verona province. The consortium is dedicated to protecting and promoting the Valpolicella wine denominations, including the renowned Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, as well as Valpolicella Superiore and Valpolicella Ripasso.
Christian Marchesini, President of the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella, welcomed the collaboration: "We believe that education and training are fundamental pillars for the future of our sector. Valpolicella, with its history and traditions, deserves to be shared by professionals who can convey its uniqueness with passion and expertise. It is essential to train talents who not only speak an authentic and technical language of wine but who also become true ambassadors of our Made in Italy around the world. We are therefore thrilled to begin this collaboration with the Vinitaly International Academy, as, like in our Valpolicella Education Program, we share the same goals: to enhance our craftsmanship and share our world of wine that represents unique excellence worldwide."
The masterclass will feature six distinguished wines from the 2015 vintage, provided by the following producers:
- Rubinelli Vajol
- Tommaso Bussola
- Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine
- Villa Bellini
- Le Guaite di Noemi
- Roccolo Grassi
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the diversity and richness of the Valpolicella region, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its diverse wine denominations.
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 teaches the flagship Italian Wine Ambassador course. To date, there are 430 Certified Italian Wine Ambassadors of which 18 are also Italian Wine Experts.
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