The Institute of Masters of Wine, in collaboration with the Istituto del vino Italiano di Qualità Grandi Marchi (Istituto Grandi Marchi), is organising an introductory course to be held at Rivera Winery Andria, Puglia, Italy in March 2026.
The course will be led by Harriet Tindall MW and Demetri Walters MW. They will explain the MW approach to the examination syllabus with a special focus on the writing and tasting skills required to become a Master of Wine. The class will include several tastings, including a wide variety of wines from around the world.
Dates and location
Date: Arrive on the evening of 26 March. The course will start on 27 March, departure on the morning of 29 March 2026
Location: Rivera Winery, Apulia, Italy.
Eligibility
Wine professionals from all around the world who are interested in undertaking the MW study programme.
The course will be delivered in English. Meeting the requirements for the MW study programme is not a prerequisite for attending the weekend. However, attendees wishing to be considered for entry to the MW study programme must meet the entrance requirements – see here for more information.
Subscription fee
€900 per person
This fee includes:
• 3-night hotel accommodation at San Paolo al Convento Hotel in Trani, approximately 25 minutes from Rivera Winery. A buffet breakfast is included. Click here to view the hotel details
• Transfers during the course from the hotel to the winery.
• 2 lunches and 2 dinners
Please note that travel costs (flights and airport–hotel transfers) are not covered in this fee and will be the responsibility of each attendee.
There are 25 spaces, which will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
When you have registered for the course, you will be issued with an invoice for payment direct to the Istituto Grandi Marchi. Full payment is required within 7 days of the invoice being issued. Your place will not be reserved if payment is not made within 7 days.
* Withdrawal conditions.
Withdrawal from the Introductory Course before 12 February 2026 – your fee will be refunded.
Between 12 February and 5 March 2026 - half of the fee will be reimbursed.
No refund will be issued after 5 March 2026.
Questions about the course or the MW study programme?
Contact the study programme team at education@mastersofwine.org or info@istitutograndimarchi.it