Understanding wine isn’t just about tasting it, but about knowing why a wine tastes the way it does.
With WTOL Academy’s wine courses, you’ll build up your knowledge step by step about grape varieties, wine regions, terroir, winemaking and tasting techniques. You’ll not only learn to recognise differences, but also to explain how style, origin and production methods determine a wine’s character.
Our courses combine theory, guided tastings and practical application. This makes them suitable for both enthusiastic wine lovers and hospitality professionals who wish to deepen or formalise their knowledge.

The wine courses offered by WTOL Academy are designed for:
Depending on the level of the course, you will learn, among other things:
Whether you’re just starting out on your wine journey or working towards a recognised advanced qualification, at WTOL Academy you’ll follow a structured learning pathway. You’ll first build a solid foundation and then develop your tasting skills, wine knowledge and professional insight.
This way, you don’t just choose any random course, but a programme that suits your level, ambitions and professional goals.
WTOL Academy offers wine courses for various levels, from beginner to professional. You’ll be choosing a learning environment where content, practical experience and personal guidance come together.
Courses
From SVH Wine 1 to Vinologist
Social hygiene, hospitality mentor, barista
At your own pace, with e-learning
Training at your own location
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SVH
Wine regions
Continuing education
Opleidingen
Van SVH Wijn 1 tot vinoloog
Sociale hygiëne, leermeester, barista
In je eigen tempo, met e-learning
Training op je eigen locatie
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SVH
Wijnlanden
Nascholing