JOIN THE AEHT SEMINAR AND OBTAIN THE WSET CERTIFICATE

Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Maribor is situated in the second largest Slovene city Mari-bor with a colourful wine tradition. It is also the town with the oldest vine in the world (450 years old). Therefore VCCT Maribor and BELVIN Wine School are keen to host this exciting seminar where the partici-pants will be able to achieve the internationally approved certificates of WSET®.

WHAT IS WSET®?

WSET works through a network of Approved Programme Providers around the world. The trust works with an extensive network of over 400 third-party teaching and examination centres, known as Approved Programme Providers, in over 50 countries around the world who offer one or more of their qualifica-tions. These external Providers are rigorously checked to ensure that they deliver the high standard of teaching required to enable students to pass their WSET qualification.

HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM THE SEMINAR?

This year VCCT Maribor will organize The WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines and The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) http://www.wsetglobal.com/ was founded in 1969 to provide high quality education and training in wines and spirits. Since then, WSET has grown into the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits education.

This qualification is popular with wine and spirit employees and will give participants excellent all-round product knowledge. The course is also suitable for the interested consumer.

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE FOR CATERING AND TOURISM MARIBOR

The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world, and principle varie-ties of spirits. The theoretical part will be strongly supported with practical tasting, food and wine pairing.

The Old Vine Festival in Maribor is the main event in the cycle of events From Vine to Wine, from pruning to St Martin’s Day celebrations, which we prepare in the honour of the Old Vine, the oldest vine in the world. The Old Vine is Maribor’s greatest ethnographic sight, which symbolises the rich wine culture of Maribor and Štajerska region.

Robert Gorjak, a lecturer with international experiences is going to offer up-to-date and competent knowledge.

Once you obtain the The WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines or The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits you can apply to use the certified logo.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

The WSET® Level 2 Awards in Wines and Spirits- How wine is made and other factors influencing the style of wine- Key white and black grape varieties- Wine producing regions of the world- Sparkling wines- Sweet wines and fortified wines- Spirits and liquors- Label terminology- Food and wine pairing

LOCATION AND DATEVocational College for Catering and Tourism Maribor. Maribor, Slovenija. 23rd to 27th September 2015.

TRANSPORT REGISTRATION DEADLINE Airports near Maribor: Graz (60 km), Ljubljana (140 km) 1st September 2015

PRICEThe seminar price for a double room: 700 EUR/person, price for a single room: 720 EUR/person. The price does not cover only the course but also several other activities, including the stay and meals.

NOTE: The price does not include travel costs to Maribor and back.

If you have any questions about the seminar, please do not hesitate to contact the official organiser: Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Maribor. Contact Person: Lidija Sijanec: lidija.sijanec@vsgt-mb.si or Mojca Polak: mojca.polak@vsgt-mb.si; phone: 00386 2 32 02 306

SWIFT/BIC Code: BSLJSI2XDržava / Country: SlovenijaImetnik TRR / Account holder: Višja strokovna šola za gostinstvo in turizem Maribor (VSGT Maribor), Zagrebška cesta 18, Sl-2000 Maribor (davčna številka / VAT No.: 72005297)TRR / IBAN Account number: SI56 011006030705955Banka / Bank name: UJP RS (Urad za javna plačila RS Slovenska Bistrica / Office for public payments of Republic of Slovenia, Slovenska Bistrica)

This conference will be subsidized by the AEHT

WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES AND SPIRITS COURSEfrom 23rd to 27th September 2015

Workshop program

DAY ACTIVITIES

23rd September (Wednesday)

ArrivalAccommodation of participantsWelcome evening with dinner at the school restaurant

24th September (Thursday)

DAY 1

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to VCCT Maribor

8.30 Registration09.00 - 11.00 Module 1: Wine Tasting, Storage of Wine and Food & Wine Pairing11.00 - 11.15 Coffee break11.15 - 13.15 Module 2: Factors Influencing the Style, Quality & Price of Wine and Understanding the Label13.15 - 14.30 Lunch break14.30 - 16.30 Module 3: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir17.00 - 19.00 Visiting Wine Cellar Vinag 20.00 - Free time/time for study and research

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE FOR CATERING AND TOURISM MARIBOR

25th September (Friday)

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to VCCT Maribor

09.00 - 11.00 Module 4: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc11.00 - 11.15 Coffee break11.15 - 13.15 Module 5: Syrah, Grenache and Riesling13.15 - 14.30 Lunch break and grape harvesting presentation14.30 - 16.30 Module 6: Other Grape Varieties 16.30 - Free time/time for study and research

26th September(Saturday)

DAY 3

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to VCCT Maribor

09.00 - 11.00 Module 7: Sparkling and Sweet Wines11.00 - 11.15 Coffee break11.15 - 13.15 Module 8: Fortified Wines and Spirits & Liqueurs13.15 - 17.00 Exam18.00 - 20.00 Field trip to Wine Cellar Tement at neighbouring Austria wine region21.00 - 23.00 Dinner and certificate giving ceremony at House of wine Doppler

*Course performed by qualified APP: Belvin Wine School(www.belvin.si)Course Trainer: Robert Gorjak, WSET Diploma, Certified WSET EducatorFull specification of the Course:http://www.wsetglobal.com/documents/l1_wines_spec_2014_eng.pdf

27th September (Sunday)

DAY 4

Departures