«"A very good training course and a very comprehensive program!"
The two teachers, Yvan and Simon, are fascinating and of a very high standard.
I recommend it for all wine enthusiasts.»
The AIVA Certificate in Wine Tasting from the International Wine Academy is a short course that takes place on 10 days.
During this training, you will be taught all the tasting techniques.
You will discover the different French wine regions through a very large number of wines tasted.
This course allows you to specialize in wine tasting in 10 days. You will taste a very large number of wines.
The course accepts, according to a limited number of places, anyone wishing to specialize in wine.
The AIVA Certificate in Wine Tasting takes 70 hours, or the equivalent of 10 days.
The courses are taught by professionals from the wine industry.
Two rhythms are available.
| Dates | Themes |
|---|---|
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 | Tasting Techniques / Production Techniques |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 | Champagne tasting techniques |
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 | Food and Wine Pairings / Jura / Savoie |
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2026 | Alsace / Provence / Corsica |
| TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2027 | Burgundy / Languedoc-Roussillon |
| TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027 | Southwest / Rhône |
| TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2027 | Loire / Spirits |
| TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2027 | Bordeaux / Italy |
| TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2027 | Fortified wines / Australia / New Zealand |
| TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2027 | Beaujolais / Sweet Wines |
| Dates | Themes |
|---|---|
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 | Tasting Techniques / Production Techniques |
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 | Champagne tasting techniques |
| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026 | Food and Wine Pairings / Jura / Savoie |
| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026 | Alsace / Provence / Corsica |
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 | Burgundy / Languedoc-Roussillon |
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2026 | Southwest / Rhône |
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2026 | Loire / Spirits |
| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026 | Bordeaux / Italy |
| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 | Fortified wines / Australia / New Zealand |
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2026 | Beaujolais / Sweet Wines |
The aim of this training is to provide knowledge of the major French wine regions: wine types, essential grape varieties, and specific characteristics. Learners are also expected to have basic knowledge of wine production, tasting, and service.
«"A very good training course and a very comprehensive program!"
The two teachers, Yvan and Simon, are fascinating and of a very high standard.
I recommend it for all wine enthusiasts.»
«"In a professional context, I wanted to improve my skills in the field of French wines.
The training offered by AIVA was very enriching and comprehensive.
Now I can apply the various skills I acquired during these 15 days to my new job.»
«"Passionate about the world of wine, I decided to make it my new career. Before deciding to embark on a longer training program, I wanted to obtain the AIVA certificate to get an idea of my knowledge and, of course, to learn more!"
Clearly, there is a "before and after" the AIVA certificate! You learn the art of proper tasting, with an AIVA approach, glassware, food and wine pairings, and you explore all the wine regions of France in depth, with of course (many) tastings to illustrate each region!
It's perfect for a refresher on the wine regions of France if you are considering becoming a professional, for example, or for any enthusiast who wants to go further in wine tasting.
I spent 15 exciting, fast-paced days, learning and progressing immensely. I regularly use the knowledge I gained to improve my tasting skills.
"True wine tasting isn't something you can just wing; surround yourself with AIVA professionals, and you'll never taste a glass of wine the same way again!"»
Below you will find all the additional information that will allow you to register.
Are you interested in enrolling in this Diploma program? Simply follow these steps:
Step 1: Fill out our application page
1. Go to our application page
2. Fill in the requested information and attach the following documents:
Required documents:
Optional parts:
No application fees are required.
Step 2: Maintenance
After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.
The interview aims to answer all your questions. It allows us to understand your motivations and determine if our Diploma aligns with your career goals. It can take place at our Academy or remotely.
Step 3: Your registration
Following your interview, you will know whether you are eligible to enroll at the Academy.
A one-and-a-half-hour (1h30) exam at the end of the last session, consisting of questions related to basic knowledge of the different courses and accompanied by a simple tasting, will validate the awarding of your certificate.
Tuition fees: €2,650
We offer the possibility of financing the training in several installments.
Financial assistance is available for training. To best assist you with your project, please contact us.
The AIVA school premises are fully equipped to accommodate a person with a disability.
If this is your situation, please do not hesitate to contact our disability liaison officer, Sophie de Boisvilliers.
Depending on your type of disability, we will put in place the necessary measures and adapt our teaching conditions.
If measures also need to be taken regarding your company immersion, we will work jointly with your host company to adapt your position.
Contact: Sophie de Boisivillers – serviceadministratif@aiva-eu.com
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