Updated March 5, 2023 by pierre

Where to take oenology lessons and taste wine in Brussels?

If every time you have to taste a wine in a bar or in restaurants, you pretend to know about it… But in fact, you do anything or pretend, this should interest you! We have tested for you best places in Brussels to learn in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Learn oenology in Brussels, find out how  recognize the different grape varieties, types of wine , and match the bottles with the dishes . The next time you go to a bar, you will amaze your friends with your wine lessons!

1. Oeno Atelier: Jamon & Wine, rue de Dublin in Ixelles:

We were pleasantly surprised by the event. If you are in Ixelles and want a good glass of wine, do not miss this monthly event: Jamon & Wine! In a "Venetian Style", that is to say the ideal place for an after-work: a drink in hand, a Tapas in the other. To help you in your choice, the server is there! You can immediately see that your evening oenologist likes to share his passion and his knowledge of wine. If you don't speak French, don't worry! Your oenologist also speaks English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish! The wines are carefully selected from Spain and Italy. If you don't like wine, there is Spritz and prosecco. "Jamon and Wine", obviously offers you a delicious hand-cut Spanish ham on the spot! The glass of wine costs between 3 and 5 euros, the bottle between 15-25 euros. Side tapas plate of cheese or Jamon Iberico costs about 10 euros. Learn more about Facebook Jamon & Wine. Address of the day: Dublin Street 42. Ixelles.

2. Oenology course of the Oenological Circle of the ULB in Ixelles

Who says Student Circle would suggest that the event is reserved for them. Make no mistake, although the event is organized by them, it is accessible to the general public. The event hosted by Fabrizio Bucella – professor of physics in Brussels but also renowned oenologist – takes place 1 Tuesday or Wednesday per month in the audience of ULB in Brussels. Sessions begin with a theoretical presentation of +-45 minutes to find out more about the theme of the day. The themes of each session are varied: organic wines, Alsace, Californian wines, wines & chocolate, wines & cheeses... You can start lessons whenever you want. You don't need to do them all either. You can only do the ones that interest you. During your oenology evening, you taste 6 wines different at each session. The opportunity to make you discover wines less accessible for students. The circle wishes to make the sessions accessible to as many people as possible, which is why the price does not change, 10€ for students ! A little more but not much for the others. Our favourite: the champagne and crémant session. Who also broke the world record for the largest oenology course in the world in December 2018! Find out more about the ULB's oenology course on its Facebook page.

3. Master Classes, by Fabrizio Bucella. by Interwine & Dine

Inter Wine & Dine is a program by one passionate oenologist: Fabrizio Bucella. it seems that at 17, Fabrizio was already following training at the ULB. No wonder that soon after, his friends declared him at their own dinner parties “official wine tasting host”. A few years later, Fabrizio sees further and creates his own school to teach the art of wine tasting and demystify the approach. Regularly Inter Wine and Dine (IWD) organizes exceptional master classes by inviting a renowned personality from the world of wine or beer. You will have the opportunity to taste various wines or beers commented on by this renowned guest. The IWD master class is an enriching experience and a pleasant moment of sharing at a price accessible to all. For the date and information of our next Master Class, consult our calendar. See the calendar of IWD courses in Brussels

4. Oenology training at CERIA

The CERIA, Roger Lambion Institute in Anderlecht, offers you a 120-hour training course over one year. Discover the techniques of tasting, the vocabulary of wine, the methods of vinification as well as the grape varieties of the terroirs of the French and world wine regions.them. Each training unit provides a certificate of successful completion of upper secondary education for social advancement: Study of wines: initiation” – “Study of wines: the wines of France” - “Study of wines: the wines of the world (outside Europe)”