PROGRAM OVERVIEW
AT-A-GLANCE
LOCATIONS
France | Italy | Spain
PROGRAM DATES
December 29, 2026 – January 16, 2027
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 30, 2026
The Wine, Gastronomy & Sustainability of the Mediterranean J-Term Seminar focuses on the appreciation of gastronomy and wine, while exploring regional and local delicacies:
- Appreciate how local products are produced, understand how they impact the environment, and will begin to recognize how our consumption choices may be a potential solution or hazard to the global environmental crisis
- Taste French, Spanish, and Italian wines, speak directly with winemakers and industry experts, and visit cultural sites in France, Spain and Italy
- Learn about the global wine business
- Explore and appreciate the diverse cultures of the countries in which we travel – enjoy Gaudi architecture in Barcelona, enjoy renaissance art in Italy, wander the winding streets and markets of France, visit historical sites and museums, eat at local restaurants, and meet local residents
Please note: IAU reserves the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment. Itineraries are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of IAU. Students should consult with an IAU advisor prior to purchasing their flights.
ACADEMICS
Students can choose one of the following courses:
Business/Wine Studies 306: The Global Wine Industry: International Trade, Regions and Tasting Analysis
Geography/Wine Studies 303: Regional Wine Trade and Economics
Wine Studies/Hospitality 317: Wine and Food Pairing
Marketing/Wine Studies 312: Wine Marketing and Sensory Analysis
Environmental Studies/International Relations 375: Environmental Security and Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin
All content and the itinerary is subject to change.
ITINERARY
Sample itinerary, all details subject to change.
FACULTY
Professor Anthony Triolo serves as the Director of the Wine Studies Program at IAU. He received a Bachelor’s degree (Summa Cum Laude) in International Affairs from the American University of Paris, and later earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies (Histoire Militaire, Sécurité et Défense) from IEP, Aix-en-Provence, France in conjunction with Universite Paul Valery III, Montpellier, France. Professor Triolo is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has several years of hands-on experience managing sustainable and organic vineyards. His scholarly interests are centered around the relationships between international security and global environmental crisis with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture, which he sees as a possible panacea, playing a significant role in mitigating climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and food insecurity.
PROGRAM FEES
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $4,623 |
| Program Fee | $2,143 |
| Total Cost | $7,200 |
Inclusions: Program cost includes tuition; lodging; daily breakfast; some group meals; all intra-program transportation; entrances for all scheduled program visits; orientation; and insurance (health, liability, and repatriation).
NOTE: Students should expect to purchase any required course materials, which are not included in program costs.
Did you know? Students who enroll in a January Term Seminar and the spring semester at one of IAU’s campuses consecutively are eligible to receive a $2,000 grant credited to their spring semester invoice. In order to be eligible to receive the grant, students must participate in the Early Start Program during the week between the end of the January Term Seminar and the start of the spring semester. The Early Start Program allows students to move in with their hosts a week before the semester begins, receive language instruction, and participate in local cultural activities! Visit IAU’s Scholarship page for additional details.