Because “not all waters are the same”, WSPC, in a – strategic – collaboration with Nestlé Hellas, undertook to include in its programs the new innovative Greek Professional Water Training Program, with speakers Konstantinos Lazarakis Master of Wine (MW), and Andreas Matthides DipWSET – president of the Greek Sommeliers Association.

Through this strategic collaboration, WSPC and Nestlé Hellas – the producer of the Greek Natural Mineral Water Korpi® and distributor of the premium Italian Natural Mineral Waters Acqua Panna® and S.Pellegrino® – give the opportunity to HO.RE.CA. professionals, as well as to wholesale and retail professionals, to receive the necessary training regarding Natural Mineral Water. By understanding the process of water tasting, the different pairings, the differences between waters, the myth that “all waters are the same” is dispelled and the final product/service provided to the customer is upgraded.

With the Professional Water Training, WSPC aims to further strengthen its educational framework, creating even greater pluralism in the programs it offers. Water comes to be added to all the educational modules of the Organization – Wines and Oenology – taking its own prominent place in the comprehensive education provided to prospective students.

Starting from Thessaloniki

The first steps on this new path were taken through the 1st professional workshop held in Thessaloniki on February 23. Participants discovered the process of water tasting and possible pairings, learned the basic differences of waters, were informed about sales techniques to the end consumer, fully delving into the Natural Mineral Water category.

The speaker was the President & Head of WSPC Education, Konstantinos Lazarakis Master of Wine (MW).

Next stop: Athens

The Professional Water Education continues on Thursday, March 23 in Athens and the WSPC facilities. Interested parties can register by clicking here, however, they must make their reservation in time as places are limited.

Strategic partners

Nestlé Hellas: In Greece, Nestlé has been active for more than 120 years with 9 product categories. The company offers a wide range of products for people and their pets for every stage of their lives. The Greek market offers baby food products, coffee, chocolates, cooking products, breakfast cereals, natural mineral water, instant chocolate drinks, as well as products for professional use and pet food products

Nestlé has two factories in Greece: the coffee factory in Oinofyta and the Korpi natural mineral water factory, in Monastiraki, Vonitsa (Aitoloakarnania). The Korpi Natural Mineral Water factory was the first of all water factories in Greece and one of the first Nestlé factories worldwide to receive the international AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) certification, which concerns the smooth operation of the factory and the proper management of water resources.

WSPC: WSPC, based in Athens, is the oldest, largest and most prestigious educational branch of WSET in Southern Europe, ensuring candidates excellent training in all areas of the Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages trade as well as Oenology. It collaborates with leading international organizations, providing Certifications with International Recognition and Prestige in its programs.

It is an Approved Programme Provider of:

Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET UK),

Court of Master Sommeliers (MS UK),

Beverage Standards Association (BSA UK) and

Wine Scholar Guild (USA)