UKSA CERTIFIED SOMMELIER COURSE
Founded in 2008, the UK Sommelier Association is committed to promoting excellence in the field of wine and beverage service. The association offers one of the best educational programs providing comprehensive training and certification for wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers. Our courses are designed to enhance knowledge, develop skills, and promote a deep appreciation for wine, beer, spirits, sake, tea, and wine and food pairing.
The NEWLY DESIGNED COURSE FORMAT offers flexibility for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to achieve their goals. It is structured into three thematic modules, each of which can be taken as a standalone course with a certificate awarded upon completion. Alternatively, the modules can be combined as part of a comprehensive journey towards becoming a Certified Sommelier, with international recognition.
This approach allows participants to tailor their learning experience to their needs, whether they are looking to deepen their knowledge in specific areas or work towards full sommelier certification. The new course includes tasting 100+ fine wines, beers, spirits and sake, covering the following topics in three modules:
MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WINE
VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY
VINIFICATION
WINE MAKING PRACTICES
SPIRITS, SAKE AND BEER MAKING
WINE TASTING:
AROMA RECOGNITION
SENSORY ANALYSIS
WINE TASTING TECHNIQUE
MODULE ASSESSMENT
MODULE 2 – WINES OF THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF WINE PRODUCING COUNTRIES AND REGIONS:
TERRITORY CHARACTERISTIC
SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL HISTORY
WEATHER, CLIMATE AND MICROCLIMATE
INDIGENOUS AND INTERNATIONAL GRAPE VARIETIES
MODULE ASSESSMENT
MODULE 3 – FOOD PAIRING TECHNIQUE
FOOD SENSATIONS
TASTE ANALYSIS OF FOOD FAMILIES
PAIRING TECHNIQUE
PRACTICAL PAIRING WITH WINE, SAKE, BEERS, COCKTAILS AND TEA
MODULE ASSESSMENT
ADDITIONAL LESSON FOR SOMMELIER DIPLOMA: WINE SERVICE AND WINE MANAGEMENT
WINE SERVICE
SERVICE TEMPERATURES
BOTTLE OPENING
DECANTIG
SOMMELIER TOOLS
CELLAR MANAGEMENT
WINE LIST CREATION
FINAL EXAM TO OBTAIN THE SOMMELIER DIPLOMA
Once graduated, we take pride in helping our sommeliers find their dream jobs through our extensive connections in the hospitality industry. Our course offers a comprehensive education for those passionate about wine, whether seeking a more fulfilling career or looking to deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of wine.
The professionalism gained during the course has enabled many students to excel in the competitive selection processes of renowned restaurants in London and abroad. Esteemed establishments such as The Ritz, Aqua Shard, The Savoy, Shangri-La, Galvin, The Dorchester, Bulgari, Baglioni, Gordon Ramsay, Novikov, Pollen Street Social, Social Eating House, Social Wine and Tapas, Hakkasan, Locanda Locatelli, Tamarind, Zuma, Roka, and many others proudly feature our sommeliers on their teams.