{"id":7191,"date":"2023-03-01T12:12:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T11:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wineschoolitalia.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:00:23","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Professional wine education<\/strong> and tour operator<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Wine School Italia is a leading reference point for wine and food & beverage enthusiasts and professionals, not only through high-quality educational courses but also as a tour operator specializing in exclusive wine tours in Tuscany. We offer a complete experience that combines education, discovery, and immersion in the world of wine. \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wine School Italia is based in Florence and develops and provides courses for wine and food and beverage enthusiasts and professionals, training the wine managers and sommeliers of the future. Offre anche le qualifiche migliori a livello internazionale, essendo Approved Program Provider per la Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)<\/strong>. WSET qualifications are recognized worldwide as the international standard in wine and spirits knowledge. <\/p>

The Wine School Italia team offers a wide range of services alongside training, including guidance and consulting to wine trade and hospitality professionals who want to improve their performance or train their staff and management team, according to their specific business needs.<\/p>

Wine School Italia collaborates not only with leading national and international wine industry professionals but also with WineJob.it <\/a>and the Istituto Europeo di Design<\/a> (IED)<\/strong> in Florence to provide advanced training programs for wine export managers.<\/p>

Our instructors are also available for those who require tutoring services to support their studies and successfully pass exams on wine and spirits.<\/p>

Furthermore, thanks to the sponsorship and close collaboration with the Jerez Wine Regulatory Council<\/strong>, it is possible to obtain the Sherry Expert certification through the Sherry Academy Italia<\/strong>, under the guidance of a certified Sherry wine educator.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Wine School Italia is not just an educational institution but also a specialized tour operator offering high-end food and wine experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Through Tuscany Uncorked<\/strong>, our dedicated division for premium wine tours in Tuscany and across Italy<\/strong>, we offer tailor-made experiences for tourists, students, and wine enthusiasts who wish to explore wine at its very source.<\/p>

Our tours are designed to provide an authentic immersion into wine culture, featuring exclusive visits to handpicked boutique wineries<\/strong>, guided tastings led by expert sommeliers, and exceptional food pairings. Each experience is crafted for small groups or private tours, ensuring a personalized service with meticulous attention to detail. <\/p>

From exploring Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino to specialized tours in Carmignano and Italy\u2019s most prestigious wine regions<\/strong>, our goal is to offer not just a journey, but an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression.<\/p>

Tuscany Uncorked stands out for its careful selection of wineries, prioritizing family-run, sustainable estates with deep ties to the land. Each wine tour is designed with the same educational approach and high standards that define Wine School Italia courses, turning every experience into an opportunity for learning and discovery. <\/p>

Thanks to the expertise of our Techincal Director Lucia Spadacini<\/strong>, who leads the development of our tours with extensive experience and meticulous attention to detail, we ensure uniquely crafted itineraries that showcase the very best of Italy\u2019s wine culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A message from the Head of Education of Wine School Italia<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cIt’s a great privilege for me to be Head of Education. I feel honoured to be able to teach people about wine and spirits through our training courses and qualifications.<\/p>

Our courses and qualifications are delivered in Italian and in English. We make sure they are always accessible, opening doors to international career opportunities. Our mission is to reach the highest possible standards of teaching and qualifications. <\/p>

Our flagship is the unparalleled knowledge and passion of our course instructors, as well as an informal and approachable style.<\/p>

In other words, we focus on people’s targets and develop them through education. It’s an incredibly exciting (and rewarding) job. <\/p>

We continually teach an international community of incredible students and inspire them to fulfil the life and the career of their dreams in the world of wine.<\/p>

We believe in a personalised approach to education, serving as successful partners and mentors in our students’ educational journey Our involvement in a student’s journey begins with the initial informative call, chat or email. <\/p>

We are a team of innovative and inspiring people who do a great job and enjoy doing it. Each one of us brings something unique to the table: we are thriving as a team.” <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gabriele has been a WSET graduate and Certified Educator since 2018. He is Head of Education of Wine School Italia. He has decades of experience in training and consultancy at an international level, collaborating with the largest catering groups, hotels and wineries. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A message from the Technical Director of Tuscany Uncorked<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cCreating unique food and wine experiences is both a true passion and a mission for us. With Tuscany Uncorked, the Wine Tour division of Wine School Italia, we transform each journey into an authentic immersion into the heart of Tuscany and its winemaking traditions. <\/p>

Our tours are not just simple winery visits; they are meticulously crafted experiences designed for those who wish to explore wine in depth, guided by experts and certified sommeliers. Each itinerary is carefully planned to offer a perfect balance of exceptional wines, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic encounters with the producers. <\/p>

We exclusively work with family-run, sustainable wineries deeply rooted in the local territory. Our goal is to offer our guests an exclusive experience, away from the crowds, that tells the true soul of Tuscan wine. <\/p>

We believe that a great wine tour is made up of details: from the selection of wineries to the quality of the tastings, from personalized hospitality to the choice of restaurants and food pairings. Each experience is tailor-made, designed to offer the utmost value to those who travel with us. <\/p>

We are passionate professionals who firmly believe that traveling through wine means connecting with the history, culture, and identity of a region. That\u2019s why our tours go beyond wine, also exploring food, traditions, and the heritage of Tuscany.Our commitment is clear: to offer authentic, top-quality experiences, with the same dedication and attention to detail that defines the educational courses of Wine School Italia. <\/p>

We are here to create unforgettable memories and to show our guests the best of Tuscany, one glass at a time.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lucia is a Certified WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, a tour guide, and the technical director of the tourism agency at Wine School Italia. She holds a Master’s degree in Archaeology and is fully dedicated to winery hospitality and the development of the wine tours at Tuscany Uncorked. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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