«"Very good training, we cover all the most important grape varieties with real expertise from the trainer.
We are fully immersed in the world of wine.»
AIVA, the International Wine Academy, is one of the only WSET-accredited centers in France, located in Landersheim, Alsace, near Strasbourg. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is the international benchmark for wine and spirits education: AIVA offers courses at levels 1 to 3 in wines and 1 to 2 in spirits, for both amateurs and professionals.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a qualification awarded in over 80 countries, is today the international benchmark for discovering and specializing in the world of wine and spirits. The programs are designed for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge in this field, from novices to professionals.
The International Wine Academy in Alsace is one of the only French centers to be a WSET approved program provider.
If you wish to finance your WSET training through France Travail, the Region or an OPCO of your company, please contact us.
Having travelled the world for over 20 years in search of discovery and knowledge in wine, Diego will make your training dynamic and enriching.
A diploma course on the fundamental practices of wine tasting and knowledge: tasting methods, wine service, commentary, main grape varieties, terroirs, production techniques…
A diploma course on tasting all styles of wine and the factors influencing their quality: grape varieties, terroirs, know-how, food and wine pairings and the main wine regions of France and the world…
A diploma course on advanced tasting techniques: the subtleties of grape varieties from different regions, the different factors that influence the quality of wines, the different wine regions in the world…
A diploma course that explores the main styles of spirits through sight, smell and tasting to develop an understanding of the main factors that affect aromas and flavors.
A diploma course on the characteristics of the main spirits and flavored wines, as well as their production methods.
«"Very good training, we cover all the most important grape varieties with real expertise from the trainer.
We are fully immersed in the world of wine.»
«"Very well organized training.".
Lots of information to take in!
A good balance between theory and tasting.»
«"A fascinating training course!"
A day full of discoveries in the field of wine: A beautiful approach to tasting.
A wonderful adventure that makes me want to deepen my knowledge and experience in the field of wine.»
«A very well-conducted training session led by instructor “El Prof” Diego. For someone like me who came for pleasure and with the aim of increasing my knowledge, the comfortable atmosphere and pleasant, friendly environment contributed to the success.”.
A very good balance between basic techniques and a broader perspective.»
«I really enjoyed this internationally recognized course. So it was only logical that after passing the WSET level 2 I moved on to level 3. We analyzed French wines, but also many foreign wines.
Diego Bonnel is a good teacher and helps everyone progress at their own pace.
Having then worked in a wine cellar, and later as a sales representative, I can say that WSET levels 2 and 3 really allow you to become a professional.»
«"A very good introduction to wines for an amateur.".
The trainer was very helpful and provided excellent advice on the questions asked.
I plan to return very soon to take the WSET Level 2, in order to deepen my tasting techniques and improve my understanding of terroirs, grape varieties, etc… »
«"I enrolled in the WSET level 1 and 2 course, both for my own enjoyment and with the aim of acquiring knowledge for a possible career change.
Over the course of the four days, everything went very well. Diego, the instructor, is a very effective and dynamic teacher, and his multicultural background is evident both in his manner of speaking and in his perspective on the world of wine. He succeeded, at least for me, in sparking a genuine curiosity and a desire to deepen my knowledge in the field.
This has convinced me that the direction I'm taking is the right one.»
«"A very interesting training session, a nice range of wines was offered.
I learned a lot, both about the characteristics of different grape varieties and about tasting techniques.»
«"Comprehensive, interesting and professionally conducted training"»
«"A very intensive course, which covers a very large and varied range of wines.
I really enjoyed this training, which complements my Alsatian wine studies. Diego gave an excellent presentation. Very professional.»
«"Interesting, informative, and exactly what I expected, all delivered by a top-notch instructor – I highly recommend it!"»
«"Excellent, very good exam preparation, group interactivity, top-notch facilities.
A selection of wines that is very conducive to discovering different grape varieties.
See you at WSET 3!»
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