Course Description
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Course Name
Wine Appreciation II: Wines of Italy
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
Culinary Arts
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Wine Appreciation I or equivalent. Unofficial transcript submission required.
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course has been designed to provide students with an advanced working knowledge of wine appreciation. Emphasis is placed on sensory evaluation, deep flavor analysis, organoleptic components of wine, how to detect wine faults, and the role of chemistry in wine flavors. Course topics will be covered through a complete overview of the most important Italian wine Denominations. Students will be guided to professional wine appreciation that will include comparative, blind, and vertical wine tastings.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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