INTENSIVE

WSET DIPLOMA
IN WINES & SPIRITS
FROM APRIL 2017
TO JANUARY 2018

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ATHENS
Letter from the Chair, Konstantinos Lazarakis MW

I
t has been 10 years since we initiated the first WSET Diploma®
in Greece although the whole process of representing the
WSET® in our country had begun at least three years before
that. The vision of the W.S.P.C.® team was, right from the beginning,
twofold. On the one hand, we wished to create a structure, a
means by which our students could be helped to achieve their
dreams - their wine-related ones at least! On the other hand, we
wanted to help, or rather facilitate, the raising of the standards of
the wine industry in Greece, Balkans and Mediterranean.
OUR OBJECTIVES are such that it can never be said that they are
fully achieved, but I think that our first decade was full of important
developments. Developments that many times went way beyond
our initial vision. For example, our 2009 award as the best
WSET® Centre worldwide, our ever increasing involvement with
many other WSET® centres around the world, coupled, needless
to say, with the excellent work of the Greek wine producers all
helped to give a greater emphasis on Greek wine and to “get on
“This year, amongst the radar” of hundreds of thousands of WSET® students in more
other things, than sixty countries for ten years.
the W.S.P.C.® is THE NEXT DECADE, the second one, challenges us to set the bar
celebrating its 10th even higher. In the years to come, the challenge is not only to
year of delivering the upgrade the internal dynamics of the wine industry, but to make
WSET Diploma in Mediterranean wines even more important within the global
Greece” environment as the tourist product of our country but also for
exports. All this, is certainly pretty ambitious. But that is what we
said ten years ago...

Thank you for everything!

Konstantinos Lazarakis MW
President of W.S.P.C.® LTD
Curriculum Vitae: http://wspc.gr/en/wspc-greece/people/35

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WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA INTENSIVE MODE
STUDENTS ATTENDING the intensive mode of study for WSET
DIPLOMA will gain the opportunity to complete the WSET Diploma
within 10 months and also to get acquainted with the most exotic
wine producing area of the world which is the SANTORINI island.
SANTORINI is unique and one of the most historical wine
producing areas in the world, one of the few that remains until
today phylloxera free. Students will have the chance to elaborate
to Assyrtico grape variety via masterclasses and field presentations
from the leading wine producers of Assyrtico in Santorini.
DIPLOMA STUDENTS in Santorini will also have the opportunity
to taste wines from other obscure local varieties such as Aidani,
Katsano, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano, & Voudomato growing on
the island’s complex, volcanic soil.
STUDENTS will attend four (4) blocks of study – the biggest block
(A) is based in Santorini island. Blocks B, C & D are based in
Athens at W.S.P.C. premises. The W.S.P.C. premises set 4 km from
down town center, 3 km from central Piraeus and 1 km from the
sea. Students will have the opportunity to combine their studies with
a visit to the superb new Acropolis Museum and the discovering
of the Pericles’s architect secrets on the top of the hill of Acropolis
and Parthenon. Discover the famous Greek Mediterranean cuisine
visiting the “meta” and retro restaurants located all around Athens
& Piraeus.

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WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA GUIDELINES
Terms and Conditions:
zz All information in relation to the course fees & WSET Diploma
in Greece can be found here.
zz Enrolment is open to any persons who are 18 years old or
over, are graduates from WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and
are competent in the English language.
zz It is an advantage that all candidates have an appropriate
amount of professional experience within the Wine &
Beverages industry.

148 hours of classroom zz Students will attend four (4) blocks of study plus the

lectures/ tutorials examination days.

zz Students attending the intensive mode of study will gain the
Almost 40% higher opportunity to complete the WSET Diploma in 10 months.
class time than most
WSET Diploma APP’s zz Units 2 and 1 (Viticulture & Vinification) must be completed
first and before commencing Units: 3, 4, 5 & 6.
98% success rate of
zz Each Unit has set exam dates attached to it. The examinations
W.S.P.C. students in are on fixed days set globally by the WSET Awards Dept.
blind tasting Diploma
exams zz The day blocks take place between 9:30 am and 18:30 pm.

zz PLEASE NOTE that enrolment is only valid for attendance on

Excellent range of
the set dates days listed on the program.
tasting samples
Registration Deadline: 16th of January 2017
It is essential that prior study is undertaken before commencing
courses (April 2017). Thus, students should book at least 10 (ten)
weeks in ahead of start date. Both courses will be taught by the
Award - winning lecturing team of W.S.P.C. (“Riedel Trophy of the
Best Educator of the year 2009”) and a number of visiting MW’s.

Entry Requirements
zz A Pass in the Level 3 Advanced Award/ Certificate is
required.
zz Students are expected to commit to great and substantial
amounts of private study.
zz All sessions are taught in English language. Students are
reminded that fluency in written English is required in order to
succeed in any Diploma assessment/ exam.

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WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA GUIDELINES
WSET DIPLOMA Course Price/ Tuition Fees:
Fees include the tuition, classroom, support and samples, Santorini
masterclasses and winery visits, the Diploma Study pack plus one
calendar year subscription to Jancis Robinson website/ purple
pages inclusive (membership for one year starting on the student’s
enrollment to the W.S.P.C.)*
*Jancis Robinson Purple Pages website subscription is offered by
W.S.P.C. to Diploma Students registered with W.S.P.C. and is non-
refundable. Students that are already purple pages members
should state their subscription expiry date and W.S.P.C. will renew
that on their behalf.
Over 220 wines and 45
spirits will be tasted The following are subject to additional fees:
over the Diploma
zz Diploma exam re-sit fees
course. Students will
build up analytical zz Travel expenses & accommodation both to Athens & Santorini
tasting skills focusing
zz Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine
on exam technique, Explained – by David Bird (Author) &
exam style-lecturing
style to ensure exam zz Viticulture: An introduction to commercial grape growing for
success on blind wine production – by Stephen Skelton MW (Author)
tasting. An excellent
Diploma Payment Policy & Registration:
range, including
please see separate attached file
many premium wines,
personally selected by Wines and Spirits Tasting
Konstantinos Lazarakis Over 220 wines and 45 spirits will be tasted over the Diploma
MW, will be shown/ course. Students will build up analytical tasting skills focusing on
tasted. exam technique, exam style-lecturing style to ensure exam success
on blind tasting. An excellent range, including many premium
wines, personally selected by Konstantinos Lazarakis MW will
be shown/ tasted.

Examinations
Each unit has set exam dates attached to it. The examinations are
on fixed days set globally by the WSET Awards.
PLEASE NOTE that enrolment is only valid for attendance on the
set dates days listed on the program.

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W.S.P.C.® in Greece. The Place to Study Wine
THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY in the international market
for these top educational institutions - WSET® & CMS® - are
implemented through the selection and cooperation with a
specialised network of approved institutions and individuals,
contributing to further building and supporting their leading
position worldwide. In Greece, the WSET®, the CMS® & the
W.S.P.C.® are managed by the first Master of Wine in Southern
Europe, Mr. Konstantinos Lazarakis MW.
THE WINE & SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL CENTRE (W.S.P.C.®)
was founded in 2004 with the aim of acquiring impeccable and
accredited training in wines and spirits, geared to professionals
working in the markets of wine, spirits , tourism , catering and
cruise companies, or for those wishing to enter these markets.
Through the increase of knowledge of the market of wines and
spirits, the W.S.P.C.® aims to continually improve the quality of
The W.S.P.C.® is a consumer products and services provided by individuals and
Certified Educational businesses in all sectors.
Organization under THE WSET® & CMS® programmes ensure excellent professional
the auspices of the training for all areas of commerce. The structure and the course
National Organisation material at all levels of study as well as the knowledge base
for the Certification they provide, means that following the WSET® programme
of Qualifications will result in acquiring a leading professional and educational
and Professional qualification. It is worth mentioning that the Institute of Masters
Orientation of Wine recognises the WSET® DIPLOMA / 4th Level Studies
(E.O.P.P.E.P.) and in degree as a prerequisite for achieving the top professional
educational qualification in the world in the field of wines and
exclusive co-operation
spirits, the Master of Wine carrying the universally recognised
with: the Wine &
and unique initials of ‘MW’.
Spirit Education Trust
(WSET®) & the Court IN W.S.P.C.® regarding the training material of all its educational
of Master Sommeliers programs follows the philosophy of “think Global act Local”.
(MS) based in the According to this philosophy, the model of overseas studies
UK, which offers should always demonstrate respect and assimilation of the local
culture and markets. Thus, while fully adopting the syllabus of
opportunities for a
WSET® London, we have also incorporated teaching about the
professional curriculum
vineyards of the respective country. Therefore, our students not
with qualifications and only acquire knowledge of world wine scene which will give them
titles that are globally a professional competence recognized throughout the world, but
valid and universally they will also acquire knowledge of the vineyards essential for
recognised. them to operate within the domestic market as well as in exports.

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Global Recognition
THE W.S.P.C.® is one of the few centres of WSET® globally to
receive the distinction “Wine Educator of The Year Award”. The
distinction is awarded each year in the Guildhall in London,
to educational centres which stand out for the performance of
their students, but also for the fact that they show dedication and
innovation in education. Already from its fourth year of operation
the W.S.P.C.® succeeded in obtaining in this prestigious title
confirming in the best possible way the very high level of wine
The W.S.P.C.® was education it provides.
awarded in 2009 as the IMPORTANT NOTE: Please after you read carefully the program
best educational centre along with all terms/ conditions and registration form (both
in the world. enclosed files) relevant to the WSET Diploma enrolment and
payment, should you wish to participate, send us an email stating
your decision and please proceed to the tuition fees payment.
Registration is valid after the completion of the agreed tuition fees
payment method. Then we will forward you all the necessary
books and documents to initiate your studies with W.S.P.C.
If you have any queries or require further information please
contact the Students Services office on the following contact
details:

W.S.P.C.: The Place to Study Wine

70, Amfitheas Ave
17564, P. Faliro, Athens
T: +30-210-9882-544 & 540
F: +30-2109882-482
E-mail: education@wspc.gr
FACEBOOK: WSPC.Wine.Education

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SANTORINI / BLOCK A/ APRIL 2017

STUDENTS will be required to do seven overnight stays in Santorini. There will be at
least four dinners hosted by Santorini Wineries and/ or W.S.P.C. There will be also at
least one free evening. Finally, there will be an organized visit in a number of Santorini
wineries.

UNIT 2/ Wine Production

zz Wednesday 05/04/17: Unit 2/ Viticulture
09:30 – 13:30 Viticulture (Part a)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Viticulture (Part b)
18:30 – Free Evening
zz Thursday 06/04/17: Unit 2 & Unit 1: Global Business of Alcoholic Beverages
09:30 – 13:30 Final Part Viticulture
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Unit 1/ Global Business
zz Friday 07/04/17: Unit 2/ Vinification
09:30 – 13:30 Vinification (Part a)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Vinification (Part b)
zz Saturday 08/04/17: Unit 2 & Unit 3: Induction Day
09:30 – 13:30 Final Part Vinification
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Unit 3/ Induction Day to WSET L4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine.
18:30 – Free Evening

VINIFICATION & VITICULTURE WORKSHOP DAY

zz Sunday 09/04/17: Exams Preparation & Santorini Wineries Visit
09:30 – 11:00 Diploma Exam Preparation Workshop
11:15 – 17:30 Santorini Vineyards Workshops

UNIT 3/ Light Wines of the World

zz Monday 10/04/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Bordeaux
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 South West France/ Southern France

Departure Day
zz Tuesday 11/04/17: Departure Day / PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR RETURN FLIGHTS

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ATHENS/ BLOCK B/ JUNE 2017

STUDENTS will be required to do at least five overnight stays in Athens.

UNIT 4/ Spirits of the World

zz Friday 09/06/17: Unit 4 & Exams Unit 2
08:30 – 10:00 Unit 2 Examination
10:00 – 14:00 Distillation /Brandies / Fruit spirits (Part a)
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 19:00 Whiskies (Part b)
zz Saturday 10/06/17: Unit 4
09:30 – 13:30 Vodka / Rum (Part c)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Agave Spirits / Flavored Spirits (Part d)

UNIT 5/ Sparkling Wines of the World

zz Sunday 11/06/17:
09:30 – 13:30 Methods of production (Part a)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Type & Styles of sparkling wines (Part b)

UNIT 6/ Fortified (liqueur) Wines of the world

zz Monday 12/06/17:
09:30 – 13:30 Methods of production (Part a)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Type & Styles of fortified wines (Part b)

UNIT 1: CASE STUDY EXAM/ Departure Day

zz Tuesday 13/06/17: Exam Unit 1/ Case Study
10:30 – 11:45 Unit 1 Assessment (Case Study)

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ATHENS/ BLOCK C/ SEPTEMBER 2017

STUDENTS will be required to do at least six overnight stays in Athens.

UNIT 3/ Light Wines of the World

zz Monday 11/09/17: Unit 3 and re-sit Unit 2 examination
08:30 – 10:00 Unit 2 Re-sit Examination
(applies ONLY for those who fail in the June 2017 exam)
10:00 – 14:00 Burgundy
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 19:00 Alsace
zz Tuesday 12/09/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Loire
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Rhone Valley
zz Wednesday 13/09/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Germany
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Austria/ Hungary
zz Thursday 14/09/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Northern Italy
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Central & South Italy
zz Friday 15/09/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Spain (Part a)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Spain (Part b)

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ATHENS/ BLOCK D/ NOVEMBER 2017

At least four overnight stays will be required in Athens.

UNITS: 1 (CWA), 4, 5 & 6 ASSESSMENT DAY

zz Wednesday 08/11/17: Exams Unit 4, 5 & 6
UNIT 1 - Course Work Assignment (Submitted on the day)
UNIT 5 - Examination at 12:30 – 13:35
UNIT 6 - Examination at 14:30 – 15:35
UNIT 4 - Examination at 16:30 – 17:35

UNIT 3/ Light Wines of the World

zz Thursday 09/11/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Portugal
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Rest of Europe

UNIT 3/ Light Wines of the World

zz Friday 10/11/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 Australia
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 New Zealand/ South Africa

UNIT 3/ Light Wines of the World

zz Saturday 11/11/17: Unit 3
09:30 – 13:30 USA
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 18:30 Chile/ Argentina

ATHENS/ UNIT 3: FINAL EXAM

OPTION A: JANUARY 2018 UNIT 3 EXAM DAY
zz Tuesday 09/01/18: Final Exams Unit 3
10:00 – 12:30 Tasting Exam
13:30 – 16:30 Theory Exam
OR
OPTION B: JUNE 2018 UNIT 3 EXAM DAY
zz Wednesday 13/06/18: Final Exams Unit 3
10:00 – 12:30 Tasting Exam
13:30 – 16:30 Theory Exam

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WSET DIPLOMA ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2017 - 2018

UNIT EXAM DATE Duration

UNIT 2 (Mandatory Exam) 09/06/2017 Athens 08:30 – 10:00

UNIT 2 (Re-sit Exam) 11/09/2017 Athens 08:30 – 10:00

UNIT 1 – CASE STUDY 13/06/2017 Athens 10:30 – 11:45

(Mandatory Exam)
UNIT 1– CASE STUDY (Re-sit Exam) 06/03/2018 Athens 10:30 – 11:45
UNIT 1– Course Work Assignment Submitted by the
(CWA) Mandatory Exam 08/11/2017 in Athens

UNIT 5 (Mandatory Examination) 08/11/2017 Athens 12:30 – 13:35

UNIT 5 (Re-sit Exam) 12/06/2018 Athens 12:30 – 13:35
UNIT 6 (Mandatory Examination) 08/11/2017 Athenss 14:30 – 15:35
UNIT 6 (Re-sit Exam) 12/06/2018 Athens Re-sit 14:30 – 15:35

UNIT 4 (Mandatory Examination) 08/11/2017 Athens 16:30 – 17:35

UNIT 4 (Re-sit Exam) 12/06/2018 Athens Re-sit 16:30 – 17:35

UNIT 3 (Option A) 09/01/ 2018 Athens 10:00 - 16:30

UNIT 3 (Option B) 13/06/2018 Athens 10:00 – 16:30

Only the first attempt at each exam is included in the Diploma tuition fees. Re-sits are
subject to additional charges. Re-sit Registration Deadlines & Fees will be announced
early 2017.

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ATHENS REGISTRATION FORM
INTENSIVE MODE

Registration deadline: Monday, 16 January 2017

Payment full course  EU Students: €5.597, 00 Overseas Students: €5.743, 00
Payment by instalments  EU Students: €5.740, 00 Overseas Students: €5.890, 00
First instalment common to everyone: €2.900,00 payable ahead of the course - upon registration (deadline:
16th of January 2017). The second instalment payable ahead of the Diploma BLOCK B (deadline: 29th May
2017) and the third instalment ahead of the Diploma BLOCK C (deadline: 28th August 2017).

Section 1: Candidate’s Details

First Name: Surname Mr/Mrs/Miss:
Nationality:
Date of Birth (DOB): WSET Student Code No:
VAT: ΔΟY που ανήκετε:
HOME ADRESS Street: Νο.:
City: Zip Code: Country:
BUSINESS ADDRESS Employer: Company Post:
INVOICE ENQUIRY Street: Νο.:
City: Zip Code: Country:
Business activity: VAT: ΔΟY:
MAIN CONTACT DETAILS Country code: Home Phone Number:
Business Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number:
Fax: E-mail address:

Section 2: Approved Program Provider (APP) – Contact Details

Company Name: Wine & Spirit Professional Center Limited (W.S.P.C. Ltd)
Address: 70, Amphitheas Ave. P. Phaliro - Attika 175 64 Greece
Telephone: +30 210 9882 540 & 544 Fax: +30 210 9882 482
Site: www.wspc.gr Facebook: WSPC.Wine.Education
Main Contact: Ms. Sonia Marinou E-mail: education@wspc.gr

Jancis Robinson Purple Pages website subscription:

Please subscribe me as a new member Please renew my subscription. Expiry date: / /
(New Subscription)
STUDENTS DECLARATION: I have read, understood and agreed with all fiscal & cancellation policies of W.S.P.C.
I understand that all W.S.P.C. courses (WSET & CMS) are subject to minimum numbers and W.S.P.C. reserves the right
to change tutors, reschedule, cancel, close or combine courses if necessary. I understand that I am required to present
authorized photographic identification at all examinations and may be refused entry to an examination if not produced.
Herewith I accept the registration and cancellation terms of the WSET Diploma in W.S.P.C.

Date: Signature: