🍶 Become a Sake Sommelier

Official SSA course in Locarno

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Kitsune Trading Sagl , a course provider approved by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) , offers a unique opportunity in Ticino: an introductory course to sake that brings the prestigious SSA certification directly to Locarno. This course is ideal for both enthusiasts and hospitality professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of sake and enhance their professional profile with an internationally recognized certification . The SSA certification is synonymous with excellence and can open new career opportunities in the global food and wine industry.

The course is divided into two fundamental parts:

• Part 1 : Discovering the origins and history of sake, with a focus on ingredients, production processes and classifications, providing a solid theoretical foundation on this beverage.

• Part 2 : Practical insights into labels, serving techniques, and sensory analysis, complemented by a guided tasting and suggestions for food pairings.

At the end of the course, a final test verifies the knowledge acquired; participants who achieve the minimum score will receive the exclusive SSA diploma and the official Sake Sommelier pin . This certification will enhance your career in food and beverage and allow you to discover the secrets of Japanese tradition that make sake service a refined art, following the fundamental rules for respectful and authentic service, designed to enhance every phase of the tasting and to highlight the complexity of sake, from its aroma to its aftertaste.

Course language: Italian.

DATE: MAY 19, 2025

HOURS: 1.30pm-6.00pm

LOCATION: Hotel Belvedere, Locarno

💴 COST: CHF 190.- / person

(Including 6 sake tastings with pairings, official SSA certificate and pin)

For information and registration: Cristina Volpi - Kitsune Trading Sagl

e-mail: info@kitsunetrading.ch - Tel: 079 3163876