SOMMELIER INTENSIVE PROGRAM IN BS AS, ARGENTINA

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SOMMELIER PROGRAM IN ARGENTINA: WHAT IS A SOMMELIER?

A sommelier, or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional who is also familiar with infusions, liqueurs and distilled liquors.

Sommeliers were once limited to serving wine in only the best restaurants; however, today a sommelier can have many more responsibilities including selecting the wines and beverage services at a restaurant, holding wine tastings and giving presentations, as well as being a wine critic, writer, educator or consultant.
The Mente Argentina Intensive Sommelier Program provides you with all of the tools and education that you will need to become a successful professional in the wine industry, both domestically and internationally. You will be prepared for a management position or to start your own business in one of the profitable industries in the world.

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MENTE ARGENTINA INTENSIVE SOMMELIER PROGRAM IN ARGENTINA

The Mente Argentina Intensive Sommelier Program has been designed for wine lovers from around the globe who want to perfect their knowledge and understanding of the world of wine, but who also seek an extraordinary learning experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Mente’s Sommelier program offers students the highest quality education, and because of the intensive nature the program can be completed in just five months. It will encompass all of the material that a 12 month program covers in a short and thorough five months.

The wine industry is growing at an astonishing rate around the world creating higher quality wine and wine production which has stimulated interested and more knowledgeable consumers. This change in wine culture is shaping the industry and attracting new clients and enthusiasts from all over the world.

Because of this growth in sophisticated consumption, the industry now needs a link between the producer and consumer. The sommelier plays an important role in connecting and maintaining a relationship between the two.
In response to this growing market, Mente Argentina’s Intensive Sommelier Program is for those who wish to develop the skills necessary to succeed in this expanding market. The main objective of the program is to shape individuals into highly qualified professionals with the knowledge and capabilities to become leaders in the wine industry, as well as the several additional areas of Tourism and Gastronomy.

The Sommelier Program is designed for candidates who have worked in the customer service industry and/or have restaurant management experience, as well as those without experience in the field but who wish to pursue a career in the wine industry, whether it is in a winery or at the vineyard, or as a distributor or specialty store owner.
*no prior experience is required.

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MENTE ARGENTINA INTENSIVE SOMMELIER PROGRAM: HOST WINE INSTITUTION

Mente Argentina delivers this course jointly with one of the most distinguished wine schools of the country. Mente Argentina’s Sommelier program offers academic excellence in order to fully experience this fun and fascinating journey into the knowledge of wine.

The school has more than 15 years of experience and is known for educating the leading wine and culinary professionals in Latin America.

The head of Mente Argentina’s wine school is one of the best and most well known sommeliers in Argentina who, together with her staff of experienced teachers in the industry and wine business, shares her passion in a professional and special way.

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MENTE ARGENTINA SOMMELIER PROGRAM: COURSES OFFERED AND DESCRIPTIONS

The following is the list of Sommelier Courses that are offered through the Mente Argentina´s Sommelier degree Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

If you are interested in finding out what is covered in each class please click on each course.

If you have a question about this program please contact us.

2016 SOMMELIER PROGRAM CALENDAR & SCHEDULE

Sommelier courses at Mente Argentina Intensive Sommelier Program are given 3 times per week, 3 hours per day.

Next Start Dates: March 2016 / August 2016

MENTE ARGENTINA SOMMELIER PROGRAM: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

• 1 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

• STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. This statement should detail your reasons for applying to the program and outline your academic and cultural objectives for the program. It should be half a page to one A4 page in length.

• RESUME - CV. Should describe your education background, work experience, and skill set.

Do you want to learn or improve your Spanish? (optional)

Mente Argentina offers you the possibility to combine your program with Spanish lessons. In this way, you will be able to learn or improve your Spanish while enjoying a unique experience in Buenos Aires.

Lessons take 4 hours and are delivered from Monday to Friday at the MA Spanish School in reduced groups of up to 8 students. These group classes will be combined with individual lessons so that you can reinforce your weaknesses and we can answer your inquiries in a one on one meeting.

Spanish School's teachers are highly qualified and have a vast experience in teaching Spanish as a second language. Therefore, the classes will be interactive and above all enjoyable!

The classes can be attended both in the morning and the afternoon, so they will not overlap with the activities of your program.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE INTENSIVE MENTE ARGENTINA SOMMELIER PROGRAM?

• Full Tuition: Intensive Sommelier Program.
• All Sommelier Program Materials included.
• Official Transcript & Diploma.
• Shared Apartment Accommodation (Private Room) in the exclusive area of Palermo, Barrio norte or Recoleta.
• Airport Pick Up
• Airport Drop Off
• Welcome Orientation  
• Mente Argentina Welcome Kit (calling card, insider's city guide, maps, and more)
• Mente Argentina Card
• Pre-departure Student Advising
• Mente Argentina On-site assistance & Support Services 24/7
• Health Club Membership: Free Gym membership included
• Cell Phone (USD 50 deposit is required)
• Conversation Exchange Partner – Language Exchange Passes
• Tango Lessons
• Mente Argentina On-site assistance & Support Services 24/7
• Full access to Mente Argentina Tours & Activities

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MENTE ARGENTINA INTENSIVE SOMMELIER PROGRAM FEE

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MENTE ARGENTINA SOMMELIER PROGRAM IN ARGENTINA: REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Ready to Apply? Submit the online Registration Form
2. As soon as we receive your online registartion form, you will be assigned a Program Advisor who will get back to you to help you finalize your enrollment..

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