Little wine school – Introduction to the world of wine
Short course of tasting and wine culture
Course objective:
Through practical and theoretical segments, participants will acquire basic knowledge about wine tasting, wine production processes and specificities of Serbian wines.
Duration: 6 hours (6 appointments of 1 hour each)
Method: Lectures, tastings, discussions
- term: Introduction to the world of wine and tasting
📌 Basic terms and history of wine
- A brief overview of the history of wine
- The main wine regions of the world and Serbia
- Wine varieties – basic division (white, red, rose, sparkling and dessert wines)
📌 Basic tasting techniques
- Proper way of holding and serving wine
- Visual, olfactory and taste analysis of wine
- Wine terminology – basic terms
🍷 Tasting: One white and one red wine from the old and new world
- term: How is wine made?
📌 Wine production technology
- The production process of white, red and rosé wines
- The difference between craft and industrial wines
- Barrication and aging – influence of wooden barrels and stainless steel vessels
📌 Factors affecting wine quality
- Influence of terroir – climate, soil, altitude
- Technological factors and winemaking style
🍷 Tasting: Comparison of two wines of the same variety, but different production technology
- term: White wine varieties of Serbia
📌 Main autochthonous and international white varieties in Serbia
- Tamjanika, Smederevka, Bagrina, Morava
- Rizling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
📌 Recognition of aromas in white wines
- How to recognize citrus, floral and fruity notes?
🍷 Tasting: Two white wines (indigenous variety, international blend)
- term: Red wine varieties of Serbia
📌 Indigenous and international red varieties
- Prokupac, Kadarka, Vranac
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
📌 Tannin, body and maturity of wine
- Effect of maceration on color and tannins
- The difference between young and aged red wines
🍷 Tasting: Two red wines (young variety, aged blend)
- term: Wine and food pairing
📌 Basic rules for pairing wine and food
- Which wine goes with which dish?
- Wine rules – when to follow them and when to break them
📌 Practical examples of pairing
- Cheese and wine – ideal combinations
- Sweet wines and desserts
🍷 Tasting: Combination of wine with cheeses and light snacks
- term: Serbian wine scene and how to choose wine?
📌 Overview of Serbian wine regions
- Župa, Negotinska krajina, Šumadija, Fruška Gora, Palić, wine oases…
📌 How to buy and store wine?
- Reading labels
- Proper way of storing wine
📌 Final tasting and discussion
- The most interesting wines of the course – a short retrospective
🍷 Tasting: Sparkling wine + selected from the wines tasted by the participants
Additional notes:
✅ The course can be adjusted according to the group – add wines as desired, include special topics (e.g. organic wines, orange wines)
✅ Each participant receives a script with basic information (option currently under development)
✅ The possibility of obtaining a certificate of completion of the wine school
Course price 8000 din
The stated price is designed according to the minimum number of 5 participants. For a smaller number of price corrections according to agreement.