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Epicurean Institute : Certified by AIS Umbria 
The Epicurean Institute, located in a picturesque, fully renovated vintage villa on the outskirts, of Perugia, Italy, in the Umbria region, is an emerging, boutique institute specializing in the study of wine, food and hospitality.
The Institute is jointly managed by an American and Italian team of food, wine and culinary world leaders including the former Dean of a major American culinary institute.
Our unique, accredited culinary, wine and hospitality programs feature:
- English language
instruction throughout - Leading Italian and international instructors including specialty
chefs and Italian Sommeliers - Diverse and international
student body - Affordable tuition
- Small, interactive class sizes
- Unique, villa-based residential and teaching environment
- Factory and vineyard
tours, excursions, food market visits, and field trips - Interaction with local
chefs and wine experts - Other features and benefits.
The Institute is ideal for both amateur as well as professional culinary and wine connoisseurs alike.
Intensive training by industry experts is provided to small groups of students immersed in their subject matter in a residential environment located within a picturesque villa.
These programs feature a unique training curriculum consisting of interactive lectures and demonstrations by our world renowned professional professors, along with our hands-on approach to learning wine and food production in the beautiful region of Umbria, Italy.
Epicurean Institute presently offers a 13-week Sommelier course, accredited by AIS (Associazione of Italiana Sommelier) which is the largest Sommelier Association in the world. The course if taught by Mr. Gabriele Ricci, a leading Italian Sommelier at AIS. This program is ideal for those seeking to transition into becoming Sommeliers.
The Institute also offers Foundation and Intermediate level courses in the New York City area for those who wish to undertake their Sommelier education on a part-time basis before going to Italy for a shorter period of time to complete their curriculum and acquire their Sommelier certification.
The Institute also offers a 10-day AgriTurismo experience that combines both culinary arts and wine expertise. Students interact with local chefs to create meals while gaining practical experience in wine pairing. The program is ideal for those who are seeking a tourism experience that is enriched by their passion for food and wine.
The founders of the Epicurean Institute intend to make it a leading, boutique culinary, wine and hospitality institute in the world that trains the world’s finest Sommelier’s, culinary and hospitality professionals and enthusiasts.
The Institute has attracted applicants and students from around the world including the United States, Italy, Dubai, other parts of the Middle East, India, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, other parts of Asia and Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries around the world.
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