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SWISS WINE INDIA ACADEMY
Swiss roots.
Your next chapter.
See it. Explore it.
Bring it to the table.
Swiss regions, remarkable wines and practical knowledge for India’s hospitality professionals.
Foundation pilot · By invitation
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Step inside your Foundation.
Selected moments from the programme.
GRAPE · MAKER · VINTAGE
Read the wine, not just the label
DISH · PREPARATION · FEEDBACK
Pairing with the dish in front of you
YOUR FOUNDATION JOURNEY
11 lessons.
A world of connections.
Meet the place. Understand the wine. Put your knowledge to work at an Indian table.
English · Six months from activation · Programme admission: 21+
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01 / 11
Switzerland, beyond the postcard
Build a short, accurate introduction to Swiss wine for an Indian guest.
02 / 11
Read the wine, not just the label
Connect grape, place, producer and vintage without confusing them.
03 / 11
From vineyard decisions to the glass
Explain processes through their effects and their limits.
04 / 11
Taste, explain, propose
Turn structured observation into a useful recommendation.
05 / 11
Service that earns confidence
Prepare, present and handle wine with care.
06 / 11
Recommend with precision
Bring knowledge, hospitality and commercial honesty together.
07 / 11
The Indian guest brief
Ask before you prescribe.
08 / 11
Pairing with the dish in front of you
Read the preparation, then test the pairing.
09 / 11
From arrival to a confident pour
Keep handling decisions traceable.
10 / 11
A useful trade conversation
Turn interest into a qualified, permission-aware next step.
11 / 11
Represent the programme responsibly
Make confidence proportionate to evidence.
Foundation combines guided reading, visual exploration, lesson challenges and an independent knowledge assessment. Short films introduce ideas; they are one part of the learning.
A PUBLIC PRACTICE SAMPLE
Knowledge,
at your table.
Experience the kind of decision you’ll practise.
The dish changes.
Would your recommendation?
The preparation is richer and the sauce is hotter. What would you check before choosing the wine?
A public sample, not a scored assessment. It does not record lesson completion.
FOUNDATION · CURRENT PILOT
A Foundation to build on.
Complete the required challenges and pass the knowledge assessment. Your Foundation certificate follows the team’s review.
PROFESSIONAL · IN PREPARATION
Develop your practice.
Deeper learning, observed tasting and service, and a live oral defence. Availability will be confirmed separately.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Start with
a conversation.
Tell us where you work and what you would like to learn. We’ll contact you about future Academy availability.
The current Foundation pilot is by invitation. Registering interest does not confirm admission.
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Who is Foundation for?
India’s wine and hospitality professionals who want to deepen their Swiss wine knowledge. Programme admission is 21+. The current pilot is by invitation; registering interest does not confirm a place.
How is the Foundation certificate earned?
Complete all required lesson challenges and pass the 28-question knowledge assessment at 80%. Two attempts are included, with further attempts subject to team review. An issued Foundation certificate recognises this knowledge achievement; practical professional qualification and producer endorsement are separate.
How do I start and how long do I have?
Use your existing account and complete the email, identity and programme age checks. Activate your allocated place within its shown 30-day window; explicit activation begins six calendar months of learning. Bank details and public-profile approval are separate from course access.
Can I learn on my phone?
Yes. Films include English captions and readable narration. You can add the Academy to your phone’s home screen using the existing web app. Private learning needs an internet connection.
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