Introductory Sommelier Course

What will I learn?

Master the art of food and wine matching with our Introductory Wine Expert Course, specifically designed for beverage professionals looking to enhance their expertise. Delve deep into the core concepts of wine pairing, explore ideal wine choices for seafood, red meat, and desserts, and thoroughly understand wine qualities such as body, texture, and tannins. Learn how to balance flavours, enhance aromas, and develop complete wine pairing strategies. This concise, top-notch course provides useful knowledge to improve your skills and impress your customers.

Apoia's Unique Features

Lifetime access to online courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing an internet connection

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Become a wine pairing expert: Learn to perfectly match wines with a variety of cuisines and flavours.

Analyse wine characteristics: Understand body, texture, acidity, and tannins in detail.

Develop pairing strategies: Create effective wine selections for any menu.

Improve flavour interactions: Balance and contrast the flavours of wine and food.

Select wines for occasions: Choose the best wines for seafood, desserts, and meat dishes.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.