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WINE COURSES & TASTINGS
WELCOME
Interested in wine but don't know where to start? Let my WSET courses & tastings empower you to sip, serve, pair and simply enjoy wine with confidence!
It was my enthusiasm for wine and food that led to a career of over 18 years in the hospitality industry, during which I completed my wine qualifications with the globally accredited Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). I didn't want the journey to end there, so went on to qualify as a WSET Certified Wine Educator and founded Unicorn & The Vine in 2018, teaching WSET wine qualifications as well as continuing with private and corporate wine tasting events.
Having worked in hotel management, operations management and corporate events, my experience covers training and inspiring teams, creating on trend wine lists, working with head chefs on wine and food pairings and running private wine tastings and dinners.
My WSET wine courses are for those who want to learn about wine for pleasure or make a career in the hospitality industry, welcoming complete beginners with L1. In addition to my public courses, private WSET wine courses for hospitality groups or enthusiasts can be arranged.
Wine is so much more than what's in the glass; it's about people, cultures, nature, travel... I wholeheartedly believe wine should be accessible and fun and I love to share my passion, empowering my students and clients to sip, serve, pair and simply enjoy wine with confidence!
Luisa Salussolia
For full versions of videos please see my Instagram
"Luisa hosted a fantastic wine and food pairing session online for our network. Members are all over the world and therefore organising such a tasting was not an easy task. Participants were well instructed how to prepare and what to expect. Luisa hosted the session with deep knowledge and great enthusiasm for her task. All participants loved the experience, had fun while learning about wine and I can wholeheartedly recommend Luisa."
~ Dr. Dominique Otten-Pappas, The Otten Group
WHAT IS WSET?
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) are accredited wine qualifications that are globally recognised as the international standard in wine knowledge. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn about wine in a fun, concentrated, structured way or those considering a career in the wine industry. Unicorn & The Vine is an Approved Programme Provider of these WSET qualifications.
"Luisa's WSET courses are an outstanding journey into the world of wine!
Highly informative and enjoyable thanks to Luisa's expertise joined with an inclusive and energetic teaching style" Joseph Mardones, Student
In addition to my public courses, private WSET Wine Courses for hospitality groups or enthusiasts can be arranged.
WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES
ONLINE & CLASSROOM
For those new to wine, this qualification provides
a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll
explore the main types and styles through sight,
smell and taste, whilst gaining the basic skills to
describe wines accurately and make food and wine
pairings. Upon successful completion you will receive
the internationally recognised WSET certificate.
WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES
ONLINE
This course is a beginner to intermediate level
covering the classic grape varieties, the regions in
which they are grown and the styles of wine they
produce, supported by tasting 40 wine samples from around the world. You'll learn how to use the WSET systematic approach to tasting to assess and describe wines with confidence.
TASTINGS: IN PERSON & VIRTUAL
Whether it's to connect friends, family, colleagues, clients or to celebrate a special occasion, enjoy these fun, interactive and educational tastings hosted by Luisa.
VIRTUAL TASTINGS
Packages are per household, last approximately 1.5hr and include delivery of three premium bottles of wine to your door (artisan cheese pack can be added if desired!)
Number of households Price per household
4 £90
5 - 9 £85
10 – 30 £75
30 plus £65
Artisan Cheese Pairing Box
Add on to your virtual tasting event: 4 exquisite artisan cheeses for only £25 per household, inclusive of delivery. Perfectly paired to match your wines.
Themes
Choose from 'La Dolce Vita' a journey through Italy, 'La Vie est Belle' a discovery of France, a 'Road Trip Across Europe', 'Old World Vs New World' and more...
Bespoke packages on request Please contact for a quote luisa@unicornandthevine.com
FOR CORPORATE / PRIVATE IN PERSON TASTINGS PLEASE SEE DROP DOWN MENU
"Luisa hosted a fantastic wine and food pairing session online for our network. Members are all over the world and therefore organising such a tasting was not an easy task. Participants were well instructed how to prepare and what to expect. Luisa hosted the session with deep knowledge and great enthusiasm for her task. All participants loved the experience, had fun while learning about wine and I can wholeheartedly recommend Luisa."
-Dr. Dominique Otten-Pappas, The Otten Group
