Austrian Wine Academy

Question 1

What is the Austrian Wine Academy?

Answer 1

non-profit found in 1991; subsidiary of AWMB; offers seminar and educational program

Question 2

What is the Austrian Wine Academy’s belief?

Answer 2

The more advance the wine knowledge & education in a society, the higher the quality will be for wines chosen, offered, consumed

Question 3

What are the levels to the educational program?

Answer 3

1. Basic Course (ABC of wine)
2. Advanced Course 1-viticulture, vinification, Austrian wine industry, tasting
3. Advanced Course 2-international wines and spirits
4. Enrolling in WSET Level 4 Diploma or Weinakademiker Diploma
5. Title of Weinakademiker (need this to go for Master of Wine)
6. Master of Wine

Question 4

Where does the Austrian Wine Academy have ties?

Answer 4

Germany (Research Center & College in Geisenheim)
Switzerland (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Brixen (South Tyrolean Wine Academy)

Question 5

What is the Institute of Masters of Wine?

Answer 5

founded in 1955 in London; promotes highest standards of wine education

Question 6

What are the requirements to have the title of Master of Wine?

Answer 6

1. pass examination, 2. be admitted as member in institute (requires signature of code of honor)