The wine question of the day
What is the name of the institution that, after rigorous examination, awards the most coveted title in the wine world?
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Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) was founded in 1955 in London (Great Britain) by a group of wine merchants in cooperative collaboration with the London Vintners Company, which was founded in the 13th century. Incidentally, the "Wine Trade Club" founded in 1908 by the famous wine merchant and wine author André Simon (1877-1970) is regarded as the forerunner. However, the first examination for the prestigious title of "Master of Wine" had already taken place in 1953, when six out of 21 candidates were chosen. The aim in the founding year was to provide special training to create a demanding qualification in the British...
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