PISA - The first-level university master "Italian wines, world markets" opens its eighth consecutive edition: the inaugural ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 3rd of November, at 3.00 pm, in the main hall of the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, in Pisa. The advanced training course is promoted by four universities in Tuscany (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, University of Pisa, University of Siena, University for Foreigners of Siena), in collaboration with Ais, the Italian Sommelier Association.
The objective of the master is to train highly professional experts who, thanks to the knowledge of the factors of wine production, of traditional and innovative tools, of communication and of marketing principles, are able to contribute to the promotion of Italian wines abroad. and their success on the various consolidated and expanding world markets. Further knowledge on tasting techniques, developed during the teaching activities, will be guaranteed by the acquisition of the sommelier diploma issued by Ais, during the course.
"The activation of the eighth edition - underlines Pietro Tonutti, professor of Viticulture at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and director of the master - reaffirms the value and attractiveness of the training proposal, confirmed by the employment rate of those who have obtained the degree in previous editions. The main objective of our master is to respond to the world of Italian viticulture, a world leader, which requires new professionals with extensive skills in various sectors of the production chain ".
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