The Online Certificate in Tequila is ITA Level 1 Certification Course & Examination about the essential knowledge everyone should know about tequila. By completing this exam, participants prove that they have a solid understanding about tequila. They can distinguish between the basic classes and categories, understand its denomination protection and the basics of tequila production, serving and storage. Sample Level 1 Cert & Online Syllabus Subject to Change by ITA: • Denomination of Origin-States & Regulations.• NOM Number.• Classifications -blanco, joven, anejo, extra anejo.• Categories-Tequila, 100% agave.• Misc. Labeling items-Alcohol by Volume, Net Quantity.• The basic steps of traditional tequila production-jima. Hydrolysis (cooking), extraction, fermentation, & distillation.• Production tools-brick oven, autoclave, tahona, roller mill, diffuser, pot still, column still.• Basic agave facts-maturation time, agave tequilana.• Tequila Service basics: expiry, effect of oxygen, vessel, serving temperature.• The systematic approach to tequila tasting.• Debunking tequila myths: tequila worm, cactus/ agave, salt & lime, the darker.• Cristalino, Flavored, Mixto tequilas explained.• Tequila as Mezcal-common roots, similarities, differences.• Browsing tequilas by using the Tequila Matchmaker.
