March and July 2010
International Course on Piedmontese Wines
The University of Gastronomic Sciences, founded by the international non-profit Slow Food in 2004, now brings you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Piedmont and discover its rolling hills and the essence of its winemaking excellence.
This course, organized in cooperation with top local producers and institutions, is aimed at professionals in the field (restaurants, wine bars, importers, and buyers) who believe in spreading the culture of wine throughout the world. It is designed to present not only the uniqueness of Piemontese wines, but also their rapport with the local gastronomic culture, in a context that brings together history, people, and food.
First and foremost among the great wines to be studied are Barolo and Barbaresco, but you will also be introduced to Roero, Barbera and Dolcetto, Ghemme and Gattinara, the sparkling wines of Asti and the Alta Langa, as well as other such whites as Gavi, Arneis, and Timorasso.
Participants will stay—free of charge—at the Hotel of the Agenzia di Pollenzo, adjacent to the UNISG campus in Pollenzo, a small town situated between Langa and Roero. The course is open to people from all countries, with lesson cycles held in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. (See details below.)
Each week-long program, in March and July 2010, will begin on a Monday morning and conclude the following Friday. Lessons and tastings will be held at the UNISG campus, within the Wine Bank, and among the vines and cellars of the best Piedmontese producers. Lunches and dinners, featuring local products, are also included.
Upon completion, each participant will receive a certificate of achievement, issued by the university, attesting to his or her newly acquired expertise in the Piedmontese region and its wines.
Registration
To register, go to www.unisg.it and indicate your language and preferred program week (see dates below).
Dates
Seven 5-day courses (Monday to Friday) are offered. Participants should plan to arrive the Sunday beforehand. Dates are as follows:
Monday 1 march / Friday 5 march | ITALIAN
Monday 15 march / Friday 19 march | ENGLISH
Monday 22 march / Friday 26 march | SPANISH
Monday 12 july / Friday 16 july | ENGLISH | FULL
For organizing reasons, the following dates will be resent to the subsequent year.
More information regarding the new calendar will be available on this website in the next few months.
Monday 19 july / Friday 23 july | FRENCH
Monday 26 july / Friday 30 july | GERMAN
Monday 30 august / Friday 3 september | FRENCH
Monday 29 november / Friday 3 december | JAPONESE
Monday 6 december / Friday 10 december | SPANISH
Monday 13 december / Friday 17 december | ENGLISH
Fees
Course participation, accomodations, and planned meals are free, however all travel arrangements are to be paid by the participant.
Additional Information
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