Discovering Italian Wine Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

Discovering Italian Wine Online Course

Discover the Wines of Italy—Without the Pressure

Italian wine is fascinating—but it can also feel overwhelming. The labels, regions, and grape names are complex, and most courses seem designed for experts rather than curious wine lovers.

Now imagine learning about Italy’s iconic wines in a relaxed, engaging way. You start to recognize key grape varieties, connect regions with flavors, and finally make sense of the country’s wine map—all while building knowledge you can use at work, while traveling, or simply enjoying a glass at home.

Discovering Italian Wine is a fun, accessible online course created by Napa Valley Wine Academy, America’s most awarded wine school. Unlike traditional certifications, this program offers an unpressured path into Italy’s legendary wine culture—perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

You’ll explore Italy’s red, white, sparkling, and dessert wines, dive into history and geography, and learn through interactive lessons featuring maps, audio exercises, feedback quizzes, and a practice exam.

Your enrollment includes 12 months of online access, your registration and exam fee, and a digital certificate upon passing the final 30-question exam.

Whether you’re beginning your Italian wine journey or looking to expand your professional foundation, this course makes exploring the Boot easy, enjoyable, and rewarding.

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Italy is the most important country for imported wines into the U.S. Don’t let the complexity of the famous Boot Country keep you from exploring this Old World wine region.

Most Italian wine certifications are designed for experts, but we developed Discovering Italian Wine to provide a fun, unpressured introduction for those who are just getting started on their wine journey.

This course is ideal for people in wine service or sales who want to advance their careers, or enthusiasts wanting to enhance their experience in Italian wine country.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a better grasp of:

  • The key red and white grape varieties of Italy
  • The region’s red, white, pink, sparkling and dessert wines
  • Italian wine history and its significant regions

STUDY MATERIALS FOR EACH UNIT INCLUDE

  • Learning objectives for each lesson
  • Illustrative maps
  • Audio listening exercises
  • Timed feedback tests at the end of each lesson
  • Practice exam

ENROLLMENT INCLUDES

  • Registration & Exam Fee
  • 12-months of access to Discovering Italian Wine Online Course
  • Digital DIW Certificate upon successful passing of the final exam

REQUIREMENTS

No prior knowledge of Italian wines is required. (That’s why it’s called “Discovering”!) and no course prerequisites

are required.

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE & EXAM

Online exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered in 30 minutes. Students must score

at least 75% to achieve the Discovering Italian Wine Certificate.

Course Format: Online Course

Location: Online

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Course Type: Enthusiast, Professional

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