Wine School Italia ★ 4.5
WSET Approved Programme Provider in Florence, delivering Level 1, 2 and 3 Award in Wines in English. Classes held in central Florence with online learning available for distance students.
Tastings, courses and structured sessions in Tuscany that teach you the region in a glass.
Classes worth booking
Apicius International School of Hospitality Wine Programme ★ 4.4
The School of Food and Wine Studies at Apicius offers academic and amateur wine programmes including Wine and Culture, Wine Expertise, and structured Tuscan winery tours with sommelier instruction.
Italian Wine Scholar at Grape Tours Florence ★ 4.4
Florence-based programme offering the Wine Scholar Guild's Italian Wine Scholar certification, the most rigorous Italian-specific wine credential. Two-unit study programme with examinations and an optional immersion day in Chianti Classico.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience School ★ 4.2
Wine education programmes run by the Vernaccia consortium in the rooftop tasting room of the Rocca di Montestaffoli. Covers DOCG classification, grape identification and structured vertical sessions.
AIS Toscana Sommelier Course ★ 4.5
The Tuscan delegation of the Associazione Italiana Sommelier offers the official three-level Italian sommelier qualification, with classes held across Florence and Siena. Recognised certification in Italy's hospitality industry.
Wine Schools in Tuscany, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Tuscany for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Tuscany is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Tuscany estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Tuscany cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Tuscany tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Tuscany?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Tuscany rewards trust.