Eleanor Wine Academy: Your Gateway to World-Class Wine Education in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht

Eleanor Wine Academy, a WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Approved Program Provider since 2019, is dedicated to building an international community of wine enthusiasts. With a focus on high-quality wine education delivered in cozy, interactive settings, our academy welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to explore the world of wine with confidence.

Our multicultural team of wine professionals brings expertise from across the wine industry, including winemaking, academia, import, hospitality, publishing, and trade. This unique blend of experience ensures a 360° approach to wine education, offering students both theory and hands-on tasting sessions.

As part of Eleanor Wine, a leading B2B fine wine trading platform, our academy enjoys access to a premium selection of wines—from iconic regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy to hidden gems from lesser-known appellations.

Beyond our flagship location in Amsterdam, the Eleanor Wine Academy also offers WSET-certified courses and workshops in The Hague and Utrecht, making world-class wine education easily accessible across the Netherlands. 🍇✨

Why do we focus on the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Wine Qualifications?

The Wine & Spirits Education Trust  provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts since 1969. The WSET qualifications are globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. They are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.

Founder: Vittoria Mariani

“Wine is a way to travel around the world, to gather with family and friends, or to simply share a story. ”

Since the opening of Eleanor Wine Academy in January 2019, Vittoria is our Certified WSET Level 2 & Level 1 Wine Educator.

Born and raised in Naples, in the sunny south of Italy, Vittoria moved to Amsterdam in 2014 to study a Master in Business Administration. In late 2015, Vittoria joins Eleanor Wine, an online Fine Wine platform to combine challenge and passion. Today, Vittoria is fully in charge of the Eleanor Wine Academy. She also organizes Tasting and Wine Masterclasses with Michelin * Restaurant Sommeliers in and around Amsterdam.

In 2017 Vittoria chose to study for one year in Australia, a country with a strong wine culture and identity. She obtained the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and the Court of Master Sommelier – Introductory Certificates.

In November 2019, Vittoria flew to Jerez de la Frontera, in the warm south of Spain, and joined an intensive training with a group of International WSET Educators to foster her knowledge and understanding of Sherry wines. She has become a Certified Sherry Educators and offers classes to Sherry Lovers and Professionals.

Vittoria is a Certified Italian Wine Scholar instructor, a Langhe Wines Ambassador and a Diploma WSET Level 4 Award in Wines Student. She is enjoying her wine journey while aiming for the MW programme, the highest qualification in the Wine Industry!

As she said: “The topic of wine is so broad that you’ll always feel the need to know more!”