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Vicky Hampton's avatar

I remember the first time I discovered that Montepulciano was both a grape and a place (and that the place doesn't grow the grape) during WSET level 2... Still blows my mind!

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Eveline Chartier's avatar

Agreed! I still trip up the names verbally! I have to always pause to ensure I have the right M name! I really enjoyed this Vino Nobile! Smooth!

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Racquel Narciso's avatar

This is super helpful. Hoping to visit Tuscany this year. (And possibly level 3 before year-end 🫣)

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Eveline Chartier's avatar

So exciting! It is an amazing place! You will love it! Are you planning on doing your WSET in Tuscany too? Or are those independent statements. There was a Canadian company that used to offer the course in Florence.

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Racquel Narciso's avatar

Independent statements! 😁 Planning a wine trip in a few months: Tuscany, Burgundy, Champagne. Then level 3 later in the year. I hear it's considerably tough vs level 2 😬

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Eveline Chartier's avatar

Amazing! Yes big jump from 2 to 3 but well worth it!!

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Racquel Narciso's avatar

I will pre-study before I sign up for the course 🤭

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Eveline Chartier's avatar

Exactly! It is just about committing to the time required.

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Racquel Narciso's avatar

Will keep that in mind, thanks! Would be annoying if I had to retake it.

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Darby Higgs's avatar

Great article Eveline. The Monte naming labyrinth is a bit tricky to get our heads around, but if everything about wine was straightforward what would we write about?

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Eveline Chartier's avatar

Exactly! Gives purpose and meaning!

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