Start your wine cellar

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Want to start collecting wine but don't know where to start? Join expert wine buyer Nelson Pari DipWSET to learn the essentials.

Event details

Join Nelson Pari DipWSET to get all the tips and tricks you need to start a wine collection.

From must have classics to cult producers, Nelson will also discuss the importance (or not) of critic scores and points, as well as tips on classifications, appellations and styles where you can find true value.

Whether you have a personal cellar, or a shelf in your flat, you'll get advice on how to make the best decisions for your space and budget.

Nelson will also showcase a flight of wines that he believes would make an excellent cellar starter collection.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, Nelson will guide you through the essentials to ensure you always have access to a stellar bottle of wine.


Example wine list

  1. Duncan Savage, Salt River
  2. Alcide Perrin Aligoté
  3. Château La Cardonne Cru Bourgeois
  4. Sugrue South Downs 'The Trouble with Dreams'
  5. Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frédéric Emile
  6. La Gitana Hidalgo Manzanilla

Tasting level

Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.


About the presenter, Nelson Pari DipWSET

Nelson Pari DipWSET

After receiving a Master’s degree in jazz guitar from Trinity Laban College, Nelson Pari left his music career to join 67 Pall Mall in 2018 where he later served as an event supervisor sommelier and wine buyer.

He also contributed to a series of masterclasses with Federico Moccia, head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, featuring the first-ever tastings of single Barolo MGA.

In Italy, he co-founded Verticale, a printed magazine that focuses on ageing Italian wines and was featured in Fortune 500’s “40 under 40” Italian wine industry leaders list.

Currently, Nelson Pari works as the Italian wine buyer for SWIG and as a WSET educator at Wine Training School.


Booking terms and conditions

Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.

Cancellations and transfers

  • Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
  • Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
  • If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
  • WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.

Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.

Contact us

If you have any queries about this event, please call our Student Services team on 020 7089 3841 or email studentservicesteam@wsetglobal.com