Every wine lover secretly or openly dreams of getting a job as a sommelier. This profession is surrounded by an aura of nobility, aristocracy, even elitism. And from the outside, she seems undemanding to the candidate: drink yourself wine and remember the taste. In fact, not everyone is able to become a professional sommelier, whose skills will always be in demand in the domestic market. In this case, you can't just sit out your 8 hours and go home. The sommelier is appreciated for the result, and if he does not give this result, then such a specialist will not be hired anywhere. However, this specialization still remains tempting, therefore we want to dwell on it in detail, talk about the intricacies of work, about obtaining the necessary knowledge and the situation on the labor market.

Inception

There is simply no single version that tells about the origins of the sommelier profession. However, there are two of the most replicated stories that look believable. According to one of them, the profession originated in Italy in the 17th century. In those years, the Duke of Piedmont established the position of "somillière". The candidate was chosen from among the court tasters and was responsible exclusively for elite alcoholic beverages. He also controlled wine flow, serving and quality.

Of course, the French will not agree with the Italians, this is a matter of national pride. According to their version, the very word "sommelier" comes from medieval Provence. Then the old French language was in use, because the position sounded differently - "sommereier" (literally: "pack animal driver"). This man was responsible for transporting luggage at the court of the feudal lords, and, of course, there were guilt on his conscience.

However, it is reasonable to assume that the "legs" of the sommelier grow from more ancient eras. After all, the wine itself is much older than France, and it is foolish to say that the Greek generals or the Roman senators did not need a man at court who would understand such a wonderful grape drink. But today, when we talk about a sommelier, we assume:
a) France in the middle of the 19th century, when the profession was finally formed;
b) modern times, when it has become in demand again.

Where do sommeliers work

The sommelier combines several specializations that can set themselves completely different tasks. From this comes the versatility and modern demand for this profession in the market.

A good wine specialist will perfectly be able to work in production, where he will act as an irreplaceable specialist. Technologists often lecture at sommelier schools, sharing their direct experience in the field of wine production. And sometimes they themselves take courses in order to more clearly imagine the taste changes in wines of different harvest years. This is an extremely important task, because wine from even one grape variety can differ in taste only at the whim of the climate. The producer always tries to maintain and improve the level of wine produced, whether it be working in a vineyard or in a winery, because the competition in the wine business is very high. Today in Russia there are many wineries that deserve the attention of the buyer, and they all need exceptional specialists.

But if you go back to the origins, then the sommelier's primary task is to mediate between good wine and a person. Not expensive, not cheap, but good wine! This is an important addition.

A true sommelier will never suggest the most expensive item on the wine list simply because of the cost of the drink. Such people simply want to raise the cost of the order, bypassing all the rules of decency. This is permissible for a waiter who does not have knowledge, but is guided by the logic "if it is expensive, then the taste is normal."

And people fall for it, not realizing that the taste of wine depends on hundreds of different little things that the waiter never thought about. For this reason, high-end restaurants often hire a full-time sommelier, whose duties include advising clients and drawing up an original wine list for the establishment.

Sommeliers can also work in wine shops; gradually, retail chains are hiring appropriate specialists for wine departments. The majority, of course, work in restaurants, where customer communication skills are of equal importance to wine knowledge. Of course, the sommelier instructs the waiters on how to serve wine correctly, with what to recommend it, and in which glasses.

We should also highlight the wine specialists who do not work either in restaurants or in production, but still enjoy universal respect. As a rule, these are people who study the history of wines, individual wine regions, try to restore forgotten recipes and are consultants in various specialized publications. Most often they have many years of work "in the field" behind them. They work as tour guides in famous vineyards, give lectures and, of course, teach other people the art of sommelier.

Required skills

From the outside it may seem that the profession of a sommelier is close to art. This is true, but this is only part of the truth. The fact is that a sommelier must have impressive knowledge that he is able to apply in practice. It is difficult to acquire such knowledge yourself, even if we talk about an initial understanding of the wine world, but you can always enter a specialized school and be trained by experienced sommeliers with rich experience. Such schools also exist in Russia. In them, you can not only gain and improve your theoretical knowledge, but also learn how to decompose the taste and aromas of wine into components in order to correctly interpret wine bouquets. Smell, of course, occupies a leading position in the list of skills required by a candidate for admission to such schools.

But back to the mandatory knowledge, which will be useful not only for professionals, but also for just wine lovers.

Let's list them briefly:

- knowledge of grape varieties and the characteristics of the wines produced from them;
- what is terroir and how does it affect the taste of wine;
- how the winemaker's decisions about harvest time affect the taste of the wine;
- what is the role of the barrel in winemaking;
- classic combinations of wine and food, the principle of selection;
- the influence of the shape of the glass on the taste of the wine;
- determination of the flavor palette during blind tasting;
- the ability to choose one bottle of wine for different customer orders.

This, of course, is only the tip of the iceberg, and the very essence is hidden under the water column and is comprehended only by many years of experience. The best wine tasters usually taste thousands of different wines, so they have a huge tasting experience. This partly explains the high selection criteria that the French Sommelier Union introduces for its members. As a rule, the winners of international sommelier competitions are people who have 15-20 years of experience behind them.

Sommelier training

Difficulties are not a hindrance when it comes to what you consider to be the dream of your whole life. Friends may consider your aspiration stupid, and relatives - extravagance, but this does not mean that you should give up everything and forget about the goal. The best way to start comprehending the basics of the art of wine is to enroll in a wine school. If you want to choose it yourself, then be sure to take a closer look at the teachers. They must have an international wine education, such as the WSET program. First of all, these should be certified specialists and, best of all, when their certificate is of European origin, those countries that are famous for their wine traditions and professional approach to business.

We chose the wine school as an example of an excellent educational institution that meets high standards. The school itself is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the Griboyedov Canal. Their sommelier courses impress with their meticulousness, deep immersion in the subject. In addition to the certificate (you also need to earn it), upon completion of the courses you will be offered assistance in finding a job and will open access to numerous tastings and professional sommelier contests.

The Marine Express Wine School curriculum includes: master classes, express courses and full-fledged professional courses that cover the subject in all its diversity.

Master classes are conducted by practicing experts, winners of various wine courses and the best teachers in the country. They are held often, and are available to everyone. Even experienced wine lovers will be interested in them, because at such events they share a unique experience that you may not have.

Express courses are ideal for busy people who cannot afford to study for 4 months. They include 5-10 days of theory and practice of tasting, which will help you gain basic skills and understand in which direction to go next. The teachers themselves say that this time is not enough to gain extensive knowledge, but it is quite enough to understand your predisposition to this profession and to feel the ground under your feet. In addition, the best teachers of St. Petersburg will study with you.

The main emphasis, of course, is on full-fledged training. It has a full-time form of study, which lasts 4 months and includes 48 lessons (180 academic hours), and an evening form of study, which also lasts 48 lessons. In total, 4 groups are recruited, and they will have to study either from September to January, or from February to June. Each lecture is accompanied by a wine tasting of the region under study (the price of drinks is included in the tuition fee). That is, you can practice at any time convenient for you. As a result of passing the wine school, you will be given a diploma confirming its successful completion. The courses themselves are popular with employees of wine trading companies, cavists, sommeliers, corporate clients and, of course, with wine lovers who are hellishly interested in learning about wine production in Alsace, Bordeaux, Veneto, etc.

Marine Express is a great choice if you want to tie yourself professionally to wine.

In professional courses, sommeliers are taught to recognize subtle shades of aroma and flavor bouquet of wine, thoroughly study the signs on its labels and correctly read this information, know the range of wines and their history.

They also teach wine etiquette, rules for storing and serving wines. The most difficult topic to study is wine and gastronomy: in order to correctly combine wine with food, you need not only to learn how to understand wine, but also to know the cuisines of the world.

The courses for amateurs will introduce you to the history of winemaking and the basics of wine tasting, and teach you the rules of wine drinking. After training, you will be able to understand wines and evaluate them correctly.

In this article you will find information about wine schools, where you can take a sommelier course in Moscow, find out what programs are presented in different schools, check out the prices.

As part of the school's projects, you will find master classes and sommelier courses for every taste. For amateurs - 3 types of express courses, individual sommelier courses, wine tastings for two and sommelier master classes for companies. For future professionals there is prof. course "Day off".

The opportunity to attend courses (for amateurs) at a convenient time, all group master classes begin at 19.00.

Romantic wine tasting and sommelier master class for two:

As part of the master class, you will learn about the main wine regions, wine classifications, get acquainted with the main varieties and, of course, taste selected wines.

• Duration: 1 sommelier master class, 2 hours.
• Number of wines: 5 wines
• Who is this course for: For those who want to have a good time and learn something new for themselves.

Wine tastings and gourmet sommelier courses:

You have already tried many worthy samples and want only the best representatives of their regions to attend the master class. We have prepared master classes for sommeliers and wine tastings for gourmets, where the average cost of a bottle is from 3000-6000 rubles.

• Duration of the master class: 2 hours
• Who is this course for: For experienced amateurs who want to understand the smallest details.
• Start date of the master class: negotiated individually.

Sommelier master class for two "Grand Tasting":

This master class is ideal for those who like to read wine lists and explore the shelves of wine boutiques, as well as for those who want to begin to understand and feel wine.

Sommelier express course for amateurs:

Course in the main wine regions: France, Italy, Spain, New World.

• Duration: 4 sommelier workshops.
• Number of wines per course: 19-20 bottles.
• Duration of the master class: 2 hours.
• Who is this course for: For those who want to systematize their knowledge and / or get a theoretical basis: classification of wines, varieties, regions, etc.

Express Course Other Europe:

Wine course in France, Italy, Spain / Portugal, Germany / Austria. With the exception of Germany and Austria, the emphasis is on red wines. The regions of this course are not the same as the Express Course for Hobbyists.

• Number of wines: 19-20 bottles.
• Duration of the master class: 2 hours.
• Who is this course for: For those who want to learn more about the wine-growing regions of Europe.

Express Course Wine Critic:

The main emphasis is on varietal characteristics of wines, their potential, price-quality ratio, comparison of wines of the Old and New Worlds, we evaluate wines.

• Course duration: 4 sommelier workshops.
• Number of wines: 20-24 bottles.
• Duration of the master class: 2 hours.
• Who is this course for: For those who want to focus more on the difference in aromas and flavors of wines, as well as for those who want to learn to "feel the wines" without deep theory.

Sommelier workshops on sparkling wines for the company:

A master class on sparkling wines, which tells about the main methods of production of sparkling wines (Champenois and Charmat method), the main regions of production and varieties, classifications, the best producers (France, Italy, Spain ...), the difference between Champagne, Franciacorta, Asti , Prosecco, Cava.

• Duration of the master class: 2 hours.
• Start date of the course: negotiated individually.
• Number of wines: 4 bottles.

Sommelier Intensive courses:

• Duration of the course: 44 master classes 3 times a week (from 10.00 - 12.40), 118 academic hours.
• Number of wines: about 90 bottles.
• Interactive presentations, tests at each master class.

Weekend Sommelier Courses:

Professional sommelier course. The program includes wine regions of France, Italy, Spain, New World, Germany and Austria, Portugal, spirits and much more.

• Duration of the course: 44 master classes on weekends (2 times a week on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 - 14.30), 118 academic hours.
• Number of wines: about 90 bottles.
• Interactive presentations, tests at each master class
• Who is this course for: For those who want to be professional in wine.

Wine Service (CAO)

The secret to the success of the courses is the combination of theory and practice, which will be taught by professionals in the field of restaurant service. Please note that you can either take training in working as a sommelier with a group, or sign up for individual lessons.

Complete course

For those who want to subsequently pursue wine professionally, the Wine Service School offers a full course. Classes are held in the daytime. The training, in this case, lasts three months, during which you will be told a lot about winemaking and wines of different countries.

In addition, students will learn how to store and serve wine and spirits. Particular attention is paid to the psychology of working with guests, reinforcing the theory with practical exercises. At the end of the sommelier course, an exam is held, after which certificates are issued to students.

Short course

A short course at the sommelier school is aimed at people who want to improve their knowledge in the field of winemaking, that is, to learn more about this drink for themselves. The sessions are structured as tastings accompanied by theory. In addition, they will definitely explain to you how to open, store and serve wine and spirits.

If necessary, within six months after leaving school, that is, during the start of your career, you can get professional advice or advice at the school.

Vinopanorama (CAD)

The Wine School is not a classic sommelier school, where you take classes and learn about wine regions. Wine school for amateurs is a more versatile project aimed more at the practical part of the study of wine, where theory is integrated to the extent that it is necessary for a member of the club, taking into account his preparedness and preferences.

Wine school for lovers is not only wine master classes, sommelier courses are also gastronomic meetings of the club, wine shop tours to the best wine places in Moscow, consultations on the formation of wine reserves, wine cellars for collectors, tasting sets expanding the wine horizons.

The goal of our sommeliers is to show you the world of wine in all its splendor and variety, to teach you to navigate in wine and spirits, to develop your tasting skills. At the wine school for lovers, you will find the most convenient way to discover wine.

Wine discovery programs:

1. Sommelier express course individually.
2. Group sommelier express course.
3. Wine master classes.
4. Wine tasting.

WineState (CAO)

Professional and amateur wine courses, original teaching methods, seminars and tastings with world-class experts, well-equipped auditoriums.

Professional course, first level, basic:

An initial professional course for those who want to master basic knowledge of wine, winemaking, world producing regions, peculiarities of production technology and grape varieties

• Number of lessons: 10.
• Duration of training: 2 weeks.

Professional course, second level, basic:

An intensive course where novice professionals will be able to expand their existing knowledge of wine and winemaking, improve their tasting skills, and obtain a sommelier qualification.

• Number of lessons: 55.
• Duration of training: 3.5 months.
• Time: daily Mon.-Fri. 10:00 - 14:00.

Professional course complete:

A professional course for those who want to gain comprehensive knowledge of wine and spirits, master tasting skills to perfection and work in the wine industry.

• Number of lessons: 65.
• Duration of training: 4 months.
• Time: daily Mon.-Fri. 10:00 - 14:00.

Evening intensive course:

Basic course for beginners, which introduces the basic wine terminology and concepts, the key features of varieties and production technologies, as well as the main world wine regions.

• Number of lessons: 23.
• Duration of training: 2.5 months.
• Time: weekly Mon and Thu. 19:00 - 22:00.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2:

The certified program of the prestigious WSET course provides knowledge about the main grape varieties, regions, the system of prof. tastings. Graduates receive an international certificate.

• Number of lessons: 4.
• Duration of training: 4 days.
• Time: 10:00 - 19:00.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust 3:

Certified third level course from the British School of Wine & Spirit Education Trust for professionals working in the wine business. Training takes place in English.

• Number of lessons: 6.
• Duration of training: 6 days.
• Time: 10:00 - 19:00.

Individual lesson with an expert:

Three hours in the company of a leading Russian sommelier, tasting premium wines from the WineState collection and a live "wine Google" - answers to all the questions about wine that you have long wanted to ask.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day.

Intensive five-day course for HoReCa segment specialists:

High-level professional knowledge and skills from the best teachers in Moscow in a short time.

• Number of lessons: 15.
• Duration of training: 5 days.

Amateur course "Wine in 3 days":

An express course for those who still understand little about wine, but want to fix it. In three sessions, you will gain a basic understanding of wine, learn how to rotate a glass, recognize aromas and understand tastes.

• Number of lessons: 3.
• Duration of training: 3 days for 3 hours.
• Weekdays: 19:00 - 22:00.
• Weekends: 15:00 - 18:00.

Cycle of lectures-tastings "Wheel of aromas":

A cycle of tasting lectures for those who are tired of endlessly hearing about the aromas of gooseberries, mulberries and licorice in wine, and not feel anything themselves.

• Number of lessons: 1, 2 or 3 to choose from.
• Duration of training: 1 - 3 days, 3 hours each.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

The cycle of lectures and tastings “Russian ballet and wine. Nijinsky, Kshesinskaya, Pavlova, Karsavina ":

A one-of-a-kind lecture-tasting cycle where wine and ballet come together.

• Number of lessons: 1, 2, 3 or 4 to choose from.
• Duration of training: 1 - 4 days, 3 hours each.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for fans of "Sparkling wines of the world":

We try champagne, cremant, prosecco, cava and sect, find out how they differ and choose our favorite.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for fans of "Winemaking of France":

We learn to understand French wines and find good things in the store on our own. You will definitely learn to read French labels.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for fans of "Winemaking of Italy":

Learning to understand Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Nebbiolo, Trebbiano and other Italian wines.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for fans "It's not beer that ruins people":

Tasting organic craft beer from unexpected regions.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for amateurs "Winemaking of Germany":

Learning to understand Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder and other German wines.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for amateurs "Winemaking of Austria":

Learning to understand Gruner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and other Austrian wines.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Lecture-tasting for fans of "Winemaking of South and North America":

We are learning to understand malbec, carmenera, pais and other varieties of the New World.

• Number of lessons: 1.
• Duration of training: 1 day, 3 hours.
• Time: 19:00 - 22:00.

Sommelier League (CAD)

The Sommelier League has a training center equipped with everything necessary for conducting tastings. Among the teachers there are sommeliers and tasters with many years of experience and wax qualifications. After professional training, graduates receive an international diploma, which is recognized abroad.

Studying programs:

1. Sommelier course EXPERT. In this course, teachers reveal to students all the secrets and subtleties of the profession so that in the future graduates can get jobs in the best elite restaurants. This course is the most detailed and detailed of all. After studying on the EXPERT Sommelier course, graduates will have the opportunity to get a job abroad.
2. Cavist sommelier course. The course will tell about the history and technology of wine production so that future cavists can give professional advice on any drink. In addition, much attention will be paid to the techniques of selling elite alcohol. After studying on this course, graduates receive a certificate that is valid not only in Russia, but throughout the world.
3. Ambassador course. The Ambassador course is intended for those who wish to become a spirits ambassador. Students will gain general knowledge about famous wines and the basic skills of the profession of sommelier, bartender, cavista. Also, future ambassadors will undergo special trainings, after which they will be able to compose a beautiful and sophisticated story about each drink.
4. Basic sommelier course. The basic sommelier course includes a theoretical part about the history of winemaking and the rules for tasting spirits. It provides details on the different brands of wine, how to store wine, and details on how to set up private wine collections. The basic course will be the initial step in teaching the subtleties of the sommelier profession.
5. Amateur sommelier course. Provides basic knowledge about the profession of a sommelier, the art of drinking wine. In this course, you will learn a brief history of winemaking and the basics of tasting spirits. Our sommeliers will introduce you to the most famous and noble wines. This course will be necessary primarily for those who wish to learn to understand wines and evaluate them correctly.

Each course consists of a theoretical and practical part. You will be given an exceptional opportunity to taste excellent wines of the best world brands. Under the guidance of leading tasters and sommeliers, you will explore a bouquet of the finest wines.

Academy of Wine Business (JSC)

The main program of the school “Elite drinks of the world. History, modern development trends " involves three stages: basic (5 weeks), standard (11 weeks) and advanced (14 weeks). Each of them not only provides students with the opportunity to gain basic theoretical knowledge about wine and other alcoholic beverages, but also includes practical courses for tasters. Classes are conducted on Kutuzovsky Prospekt in small groups of no more than 20 people.

Sommelier lessons are held on a clear schedule. Customers' time is appreciated and respected here, so they launched another class format - individual sommelier course ... Experienced teachers - tasters and cavists with many years of experience - will draw up a special training program according to your wishes.

Sommelier Express Course - an excellent option for those who are just starting to get acquainted with the basics of oenology and want to learn how to independently understand the variety of alcoholic beverages.

The program consists of four thematic blocks for wine-producing countries - Italy, Spain, France, New World. Choose any destination and go on an exciting journey into the world of wine culture. The program includes not only lectures, but also practice - short wine tasting courses.

Vocational Training Center "PLUS" (SZAO)

The courses are taught by experienced specialists and highly qualified teachers. The training course includes theoretical lessons (most often in the form of seminars), addressing issues such as:

• history of winemaking;
• wine grape varieties;
• wine production technologies;
• the main wine regions of the world;
• signs of wine classification, etc.

After completing the course, students will be able to understand the "wine" terminology, learn how to select drinks for certain dishes, as well as "read" labels on bottles. After all, a small label can give out much more information about a drink than its name, wine color, etc.

In addition to theoretical seminars, practical classes are also held, which allow you to apply the knowledge gained, to learn not only "in words", but directly "in practice."

The professional training center is ready to do everything possible to make you a qualified specialist in wines, to be able to choose them correctly in accordance with the taste preferences of customers or dishes.

WineEmbassy (YuAO)

There are several training programs for beginners, amateurs and professionals. All courses are designed by the school's experienced teachers. Convenient class schedule.

1. Basic course.
2. Course: The ABC of Wine.
3. Various master classes.
4. Webinars.

Wine People (CAO)

The school is not limited to studying only wines and spirits. Students will be offered classes in marketing, theory and techniques of sommelier work, and food and wine combinations.

Basic course:

An abbreviated version of the Professional Course program. The program includes introductory lectures, as well as lectures on the wines of France, Italy, Spain. Students are given a certificate of the Wine People sommelier school of the established sample.

• Number of lessons: 18 lectures (72 academic hours).

Amateur course:

The program includes introductory lectures, a block on wines of the Old World (France, Italy, Spain), as well as one lecture from the regions of the New World. Students are given a certificate of the Wine People sommelier school of the established sample.

• Course duration: 4.5 months.
• Number of lessons: 35 lectures (140 academic hours).
• Classes time: morning from 11 to 14:00; evening from 19:00 to 22:00.

Professional course:

The program is designed to train practicing specialists.
After successfully passing the exam, a diploma of the Union of Sommeliers and Experts of Russia of the established sample is issued, which allows you to work as a sommelier or cavist.

• Course duration: 5 months.
• Number of lessons: 54 lectures (216 academic hours) + 6 optional lessons (24 academic hours).
• Classes time: evening from 19:00 to 22:00, morning from 11 to 14:00.

Weekend course:

These are the basics for the budding wine connoisseur. Classes are designed for listeners who want to gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the art of wine tasting and the secrets of wine gastronomy.

• Number of lessons: 2 lectures (6 hours).
• Lesson time: from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.

Express course:

• Course duration: 1 day.
• Number of lessons: 1.
• Lesson time: 12:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 19:00.

Introductory course:

The course includes lectures on the history and technology of wine production, as well as 2 lessons on the art of tasting.

• Number of lessons: 4 lectures (16 academic hours).
• Lesson time: evening from 19:00 to 22:00.

Gastronomic combinations:

Noble wine requires a special attitude towards itself and implies absolute harmony. The unique lecture "Gastronomic Combinations" is dedicated to her - the harmony between wine and snacks.

• Course duration: 1 day.
• Number of lessons: 1 lecture.
• Classes time: morning from 11 to 14:00; evening from 19:00 to 22:00.

Spirits of the world:

The best Russian connoisseurs and specialists will help you to find yourself in the very center of this world, learn the history of the best drinks from different countries and taste them, and in combination - the teachers of the first Russian independent sommelier school WINEPEOPLE.

• Course duration: 1 week.
• Number of lessons: 3 lectures-tastings (12 academic hours).
• Classes time: morning from 11 to 14:00; evening from 19:00 to 22:00.

Wines of the New World:

The New World wine course will help you to taste the Australian shiraz, feel the piercingly pure and “wild” aromas of New Zealand wines, compare the brightest examples of wines from Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and try to uncover the secret of their popularity all over the world.

• Course duration: 2 weeks.
• Number of lessons: 5 lectures-tastings (20 academic hours).
• Classes time: morning from 11 to 14:00; evening from 19:00 to 22:00.

Enotria (CAO)

The school has a modernly equipped professional tasting class that meets the most demanding Western standards. All lectures are exclusively author's in nature, tastings are carefully selected and prepared jointly with the teachers.

Basic vocational training course:

• The course takes: 490 academic hours (5.5 academic hours / day).

After listening to the course and successfully passing the exams, students receive a licensed diploma approved by the International Sommelier Association (ASI)

Universal, evening, intensive course for professionals and amateurs:

Licensed professional training course for specialists (sommelier, cavist, manager of a wine trading company), as well as for connoisseurs of wine culture.

• Classes time: 19.00 - 22.30, (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
• Form of classes: lectures-tastings.

Special, summer, intensive course for professionals and amateurs:

Licensed professional training course for specialists (sommelier, cavist, manager of a wine trading company), as well as for connoisseurs of wine culture.

• The course takes: 270 academic hours (5.5 academic hours / day).
• Classes time: 10.00 - 14.00, daily (except weekends).
• Form of classes: lectures-tastings.

After listening to the course and successfully passing the exams, students receive a licensed diploma approved by the International Sommelier Association (ASI).

Evening training course for amateurs:

The course is great for those who want to get to know the world of wine better. After listening to the course, students receive a commemorative certificate.

• The course takes: 96 academic hours (4 academic hours / day).
• Classes time: 19.00 - 23.30 (Tuesday, Thursday).
• Form of classes: lectures-tastings.

Express course for wine lovers:

This is a good opportunity to quickly get acquainted with the professional world of wine and, together with the leading teachers of the school, master important practical topics. After listening to the course, students receive a commemorative certificate.

• The course takes: 40 academic hours (4 academic hours / day).
• Classes time: 19.00 - 22.00, (Tuesday, Thursday).
• Form of classes: lectures-tastings.

Business Academy MBA CITY (SVAO)

A professional sommelier should know and be able to: recognize subtle shades of aroma and flavor of wine, thoroughly study the signs on its labels and correctly read this information, know the range of wines and their history. You will also need to learn wine etiquette, storage and serving rules.

You can master the course in any format convenient for you:

1. Distance learning.
2. Full-time education. Provides personal meetings with certified sommelier specialists during lessons in our center. Training for the profession “Sommelier” takes place in groups of up to 10 people.
3. Individual / corporate. An ideal format if such nuances as an individual schedule and exclusive content of the training program are most important to you.

The Institute of Restaurant Business at the MBA CITY Business Academy offers free assistance in finding a job.

At the end of the wine connoisseur training program, you will receive a state-recognized certificate with an international supplement on the completion of the training program for the profession of "Sommelier".

Course program:

• The history of the creation of alcoholic beverages.
• Wine production.
• Wine regions of France.
• Winemaking in different countries.
• Wines and wine classification.
• Special wines.
• Strong alcoholic drinks.
• Sommelier.
• Wine culture.

You don't have to travel to Italy to master the art of sommelier. There are enough schools in Moscow that offer courses for those who dream of learning to understand wine or becoming a professional sommelier, cavist or wine critic. chose the five best wine schools in Moscow.

WINEPEOPLE

Once, sommelier Yulianna Grigorieva and wine guide Artur Sargsyan came up with the idea to open an independent sommelier school. Among teachers WinePeople you can meet a sommelier with extensive experience, psychologists and training managers for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The school offers long-term and short-term courses for amateurs and professionals, as well as master classes and wine tastings.

Address: Baltiyskaya st., 15, Business center "Diamond"

Cost of education:Basic course -
₽50,000;Amateur course -
₽85,000;Professional course -
₽120,000

SCHOOL OF WINE "ENOTRIA"

"Enotria" Is one of the oldest sommelier schools in Moscow, which has the right to issue state diplomas. The school program has been approved by the International Sommelier Association (ASI).

"Enotria" is more suitable for people who want to connect their lives with the wine business. In addition to vocational training, the school offers express courses for anyone interested in wine. There are a lot of people who want to get into the school, so the school has certain recruitment rules, which can be found in more detail on the academy's website.

Address: 4th Magistralnaya st., 11, building 2

Tuition fees: Licensed professional course for training specialists - ₽140,000 for 270 academic hours; Evening training course for amateurs - ₽100,000 rubles (96 academic hours)

ACADEMY OF WINE BUSINESS

Have you always dreamed of working as a cavist? Then you should visit the Academy of Wine Business, which cooperates with the French University Universite du Vin de Suze-la-Rousse and, upon completion of training and passing exams, issues a state diploma.

the main objective Wine business academies- to provide high-quality professional education in the field of wine business. Those who want to learn how to independently understand alcoholic beverages can take express training in sommelier courses.

Address: Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 6

Tuition fees: Basic and standard course - ₽60,000; In-depth study - ₽80,000

WINEPROJECT CLUB

The school-club, which has existed since 2015, is suitable for both professionals who want to improve their qualifications and for amateurs. Founder WineProject-Maria Volkova, who graduated from the above-mentioned "Enotria". The school's many programs include express sommelier courses, a wine critic course, courses for two, wine workshops and wine tasting.

Address: Bolshoi Polashaevsky 12, building 2

Cost of education:

Express sommelier course for amateurs - ₽3,000 (for one master class)

Individual sommelier course for two - ₽34,990 (4 master classes)

VINOPANORAMA

Independent Wine Club Vinopanorama offers a wide range of services: from wine tasting for corporate parties to sommelier courses. Training in the club is conducted by sommelier Kamil Minyazev and consultant Sergey Popov.

Vinopanorama is more suitable for amateurs than professionals, as the focus of the courses is on wine tasting. During training, they devote time to the theoretical part, but not to the same extent as, for example, in other schools.

Address: Starokonyushenny lane, 19

Cost of education:

Sommelier courses in a general group - ₽4,000 (1 lesson)

WINE MASTERS is a St. Petersburg school licensed in accordance with the state professional education standard for the specialty of sommelier!

License No. 1714

Classes last 1 semester and cover all the main topics required for the profession of a sommelier. At the end of the training, after successfully passing the credits in the disciplines, each student will receive a certified diploma.

All classes are accompanied by tasting samples on a given topic. Over 250 samples per semester.

The program of the course is not only made up of the wine industry - it includes lectures on spirits, mixology. The audience will learn not only about the drinks themselves, the methods of their preparation and methods of serving, but will gain managerial knowledge, for example, how to increase the economic efficiency of the establishment by working with the assortment and promoting them.

• New profession in just a semester
• Licensed Diploma
• Advanced course (wine, spirits, mixology, management)
• Convenient location
• Qualified teachers

The ideological inspirer of the school is a well-known wine expert, import director of the Ladoga group - Dmitry Zhurkin. He also compiled a program of lectures, a schedule and carried out the selection of teachers.