Here, I share my news, opinions and musings as I journey with you through the world of wine. These articles are inspired by courses I teach, publications I read and write for, events I attend, and Masterclasses I deliver. I hope that you will find them insightful and thought-provoking! Do not hesitate to contact me with your comments at: contact@grandepassione.com.
Grande Passione Partners with UNISG for the WSET L3 Awards in Wine
Excited to announce my partnership with the University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo for their "Master in Wine & Spirits" to teach the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines to students enrolling in this most comprehensive program to help participants expand their careers in Europe and abroad.
Study Guides for Major Italian Wine Grapes
For study purposes, I created various MindMaps (dropbox folder) showing essential information for 175 Italian grape varieties. Click on an icon below to see my study notes...
These are based on the book by Ian d'Agata, Native Wines Grapes of Italy and reinforced with added information (organoleptic properties only) from Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, and Jose Vouillamoz.
Grande Passione Becomes WSET Approved Programme Provider in Italy!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that, from January 2022, I will fully dedicate myself to pursuing my passion, that of Wine Education, through my own school Grande Passione which was just approved as a programme provider of the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in Italy!