Wine School Relaxed, Educational & Fun

"Learn how to taste and discover the wonder world of wine and wine tasting"

In 1997, SPECTUS Co Ltd, Merchants of Fine Wines & Spirits, pioneered with the establishment of the Product Knowledge Educational Centre in conjuction with the company "G. Hadjikyriakos Oenos & Pneuma Ltd" with the goal to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wines and spirits for the interested consumer and to enhance the overall wine culture and art of living in Cyprus.

To achieve this, using the collective knowledge accumulated over many years of trading in some of the best professional training centres of the world, but also earning many international awards and recognitions, we design courses, provide instruction and learning materials that will make every amateur wine enthusiast and interested individual more confident in understanding and enjoying fine wines and spirits in a relaxed and fun environment.
wineschoolWe offer introductory and advanced courses with the objective of spreading the enjoyment of fine wines and spirits.

* The Focus is on the practical aspects of enjoying wine.
* Small class size of people ensures individual attention.
* Many wines are presented and tasted.
* Learning is both interactive and fun.
* For every course, a folder with notes is provided.
* Spectus Certificate of success is given when the course is concluded.

This interesting and very popular program is now known as the SPECTUS CONNOISSEUR PROGRAM, and already boasts more than 2000 graduates.

Our Courses
In our specially designed and fully equipped lecture rooms, the SPECTUS CONNOISSEUR PROGRAMME offers a wide variety of courses and tastings for every level.
These popular seminars are usually held in the evenings.
Some of these are the following:

1. THE WORLD OF WINE

* worldofwineDefinition, historical background.
* Wine fermentation, what is it and which factors influence it.
* Types and styles of wine.
* Factors that affect fine wine production.
* Wine production.
* Wine nose and aromatic characteristics – introduction to the world of wine aromas and practical experience.
* Food and wine, the right combinations.
* Serving wine.
* Quality criteria. Wine tastes.
* Wine cellaring.
* Introduction to wine tasting and practical experience by tasting a very large number of wines (over 50) from famous regions of the world!

2. CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES

* champagne_sparklingDefinition, historical background.
* Main production methods for sparkling wines. The champagne method.
* Types and styles of sparkling wines and champagne.
* Quality classifications.
* Champagne and food.
* Serving sparkling wines. Cellaring sparkling wines.
* Champagne and sparkling wines tasting. Practical tasting experience involving a large number of sparkling wines.

3. COGNAC & OTHER BRANDIES

* Definition, historical background.cognac_brandies
* Conditions for the production of brandy and cognac.
* The cognac production process – the most prestigious brandy.
* Maturation and factors which influence it.
* Cognac types.
* Quality classifications.
* Serving, the finishing touch and much more, of good meal.
* Cognac and brandy tasting.
* Practical tasting experience involves a large number of the finest brandies and cognacs in the world.

4. SCOTCH WHISKY & OTHER WHISKIES

* whiskiesDefinition, historical background.
* Types of Scotch whisky and ingredients needed for its production.
* Production of malt whisky.
* Types of malt whisky.
* Production of grain whisky.
* Blended whisky, the art of blending.
* Types of blended whisky.
* Quality classifications.
* Maturing whisky, the cask and its role.
* Tasting of Scotch whiskies.
* Other whiskies.
* Practical tasting experience involves a large number of famous whiskies.

5. BORDEAUX – THE FINEST WINE REGION IN THE WORLD

* bordauexHistorical background and geographic characteristics of the area.
* Appellations of Origin – the different regions of Bordeaux.
* Quality classifications.
* The wine labels.
* Practical experience through tasting of a large number of wines from the most famous regions of Bordeaux.

6. BURGUNDY- THE ARISTOCRATIC WINE REGION OF FRANCE

* burgundyHistorical background and geographical characteristics of the area.
* Appellation of Origin – the different regions of Burgundy.
* Quality Classifications.
* The wine labels.
* Practical experience through tasting of a large number of wines from famous wine regions of Burgundy.

7. SUGGESTING, SELLING AND SERVING WINES AND SPIRITS IN THE RESTAURANT
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* Setting the objective – the sale.
* Selling wine.
* Wine list – the 80/20 rule.
* Food and wine matching
* Approaching the customer.
* Taking the order.
* Receiving the order.
* Presentation and opening of the bottle.
* Serving wine. Practice.
* "House wine".
* After dinner drinks.
* Wine tasting and practical experiences.

For further information about the services we offer, please contact us.
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