What are the skills a sommelier should have?

The sommelierunlike what many people think, is more than a taster, is more than a wine tasterHe is a true connoisseur and communicator of wine.

These professionals play a fundamental role in the wine drinking experience: they must be a pleasant company for those who are drinking it.enriching their experience with their knowledge and contributions.

To achieve this, the professional must have knowledge of all wine varieties, as well as theas well as the characteristics of each reserve. characteristics of each reserve.

This must be complemented by a deep understanding of the vast world of food pairings. wine pairingsto be sure to advise consumers appropriately.

This ensures that the tasting becomes a unique experience. a unique experience.

These professionals are the ones who accompany the wine all the way from bottling to tasting.from bottling to tasting.

And although, as has already been made clear, a sommelier and a wine taster are not the same thing, these professionals must have a deep knowledge of wine tasting. knowledge of wine tasting.

In what areas can a sommelier perform?

Undoubtedly, thanks to their extensive knowledge, the sommelier is able to perform in almost any area of the wine industry.

This can be working in the wineries, wine shops and distributors themselves, carrying out administrative or management tasks. administrative or management tasksor also in the tourism tourismThis can be in the tourism sector, guiding groups, giving explanations and leading recreational tastings.

However, one of the areas within the wine industry in which the role of the sommelier is most in demand is in the communication communication.

Social media management and media appearances are a fundamental part of this industry. are a fundamental part of this industry, as they are some of the most efficient channels through which to disseminate knowledge in an engaging and dynamic way. disseminate knowledge in an engaging and dynamic way.

Many sommeliers also decide to embark on their own paths in a freelance format.
freelance
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In this way, they are hired by wineries, wine shops, hotels or restaurants on a freelance basis, either to collaborate in a specific project, teach courses or give a demonstration. collaborate in a specific project, teach courses or give a demonstration.

How long is the career of
sommelerie
?

At Formate Sommeliers we are responsible for bringing the best virtual school of sommellerie the best virtual school of sommellerie.

In only two years of studythe student will obtain all the knowledge needed to work as a professional sommelier, with a degree endorsed by the Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers. endorsed by the Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers.

The first year will already cover topics such as sensory evaluation, viticulture and oenology. sensory evaluation, viticulture and oenology, which will be complementedand oenology, which will be complemented by an in-depth training in economic history and geography.

As strange as it may sound, this knowledge is fundamental to form authentic sommeliers.

The advantage of this course being taught virtually is that it can be taken from any place and at any time. can be done from any place and at any time, so there is no excuse for notThere are no excuses for not plunging into this very interesting world.

To learn more about this career, we invite you to contact us.

To learn about other courses we offer at Formate Sommeliers at Formate Sommeliers, we also invite you to visit our website. on our website.