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Wine Tasting for Beginners: Sommelier Method with AI Pairings

Sight, smell, taste; Italian grape varietals; AI-suggested pairings

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About this course

This course introduces the fundamentals of wine tasting, guiding you through visual, olfactory, and gustatory analysis. It is designed for anyone wishing to approach the world of wine with greater awareness, from beginners to enthusiasts. Through theoretical modules and practical sessions, you will learn to recognize the characteristics of major Italian grape varietals. Artificial intelligence is used as a tool to suggest personalized food and wine pairings, based on the characteristics of the wine and the dish.

Course contents

5 modules · 26 lessons · 2h 56m

1 Introduction and Preparation
Understand the basics of wine service and prepare the environment for tasting. 4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Welcome to the World of Wine
    An introduction to the basic concepts and objectives of the course.    6 min
  2. Tools of the Trade
    The importance of the correct glass and serving temperature.    7 min
  3. Reading Labels with Awareness
    Deciphering key information on a bottle for a targeted purchase.    6 min
  4. The Tasting Sheet
    How to use the sommelier method to record sensory perceptions.    6 min
2 Visual and Olfactory Analysis
Learn to interpret the appearance and aromas of wine. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Visual Examination: The Colors of Wine
    Recognizing color nuances and what they indicate about the wine's age.    7 min
  2. Clarity and Consistency
    Observing legs and tears to understand the alcohol content.    6 min
  3. Olfactory Examination Technique
    How to swirl the glass and approach the nose correctly.    7 min
  4. Aroma Families
    Distinguishing between primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas.    8 min
  5. Recognizing Common Defects
    Identifying cork taint and oxidation.    6 min
3 Gustatory Analysis
Evaluate structure, balance, and persistence on the palate. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Flavor Sensations
    Identifying sweetness, acidity, saltiness, and bitterness.    7 min
  2. Smoothness and Alcohol Content
    Evaluating the sensation of warmth and the roundness of the sip.    6 min
  3. Tannins and Structure
    Understanding the astringency sensation typical of red wines.    7 min
  4. Persistence and Balance
    Measuring how long the flavor lasts and how the components harmonize.    6 min
  5. Exercise: Your First Tasting
    Combining the three phases into a single practical session.    8 min
4 Italian Grape Varieties
Explore the characteristics of the main grapes from the Italian territory. 6 lessons · 40 min
  1. Italy's Viticultural Heritage
    An overview of Italy's oenological biodiversity.    6 min
  2. Great Whites: From North to South
    Characteristics of Vermentino, Chardonnay, and Fiano.    7 min
  3. The Kings of Reds: Sangiovese and Nebbiolo
    Analysis of the sensory profiles of the most famous grape varieties.    7 min
  4. Sun-Drenched Reds: Primitivo and Aglianico
    Discovering the power and warmth of southern grape varieties.    7 min
  5. Italian Bubbles
    The difference between Prosecco and the Traditional Method (Franciacorta/Trento DOC).    7 min
  6. Choosing Wine at a Restaurant
    Practical tips to never make a mistake when choosing from a wine list.    6 min
5 AI and Food-Wine Pairings
Use technology to create perfect flavor marriages. 6 lessons · 43 min
  1. Classic Pairing Rules
    The concepts of contrast and congruence.    7 min
  2. Difficult Pairings
    How to handle artichokes, eggs, and highly spiced dishes.    7 min
  3. AI as a Personal Sommelier
    An introduction to AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude) for wine.    6 min
  4. Prompts for Perfect Pairings
    How to describe a dish to AI to get the ideal wine recommendation.    8 min
  5. Creating a Personalized Menu
    Using AI to design a full dinner based on your own wine cellar.    7 min
  6. Real-Case Analysis with AI
    A practical session on solving a complex pairing.    8 min
Final project

Your Augmented Dinner

Choose an Italian wine, conduct a full tasting by filling out the evaluation sheet, and use AI to design an original dish that perfectly matches its characteristics.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
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