The Certified Wine Professional - Foundation - Level I exam tests and recognizes wine competency at a foundation level; candidates should have a basic working knowledge of:

Major grape varieties

Important wine regions around the world

Wine tasting, including how to professionally analyze and describe a wine

Correct wine service

How wine is made

Practical aspects of the wine business

General knowledge of the principals behind pairing wine and food

Structure of the Certified Wine Professional Exam
The 2 ½ hour Level I CWP exam consists of a written section and a practical (tasting) section. The written section is comprised of multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. The tasting segment consists of one flight of 3 blind wines which the student must analyze.

Preparing for the Exam
Enrolling in the professional wine studies classes at the CIA is not required to sit for the exam. However, students who take and successfully complete the material presented in the Wine Immersion Program will be well prepared to pass the exam.

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