Genius in Gastronomy was founded in 2010 by the sommelier George
Loukas mainly focusing on wine, beer and spirits.
It assembles a highly qualified team of Sommeliers, wine Expertsand Journalists leaded by George Loukas with decades of experience andexpertise in the Sommelier field and the wine industry.
Genius in Gastronomy provides a range of training courses on wine, beerand spirits to individuals and professionals, consisting of integrated
thematic entities.
The courses are certified by N.O.C.N (National Open College Network),
Certification body for the conduct of examinations in Greece.

PROFILEGENIUS INGASTRONOMYGeorge Loukas has established the company «Genius in Gastronomy» in 2010 where he conducts
seminars, training courses and consultancy services about wines, beers and spirits.
He is writing articles for various magazines as a columnist and he is the Wine Manager in the importingand trading company DEALS S.A. since 1998.
He was nominated 1st Best Greek Sommelier in 2002.
He participated in the European Competition of Sommelier representing Greece in 2002 and in theWorld Competition of Sommelier in 2004.
He is often taking part as a member of jury in International wine competitions.
He has collaborated in the past as a Sommelier with Michelin star awarded restaurants
and famous hotels & resorts around all Greece.
Lately he is collaborating with some of them as a consultant and he is coaching candidates for Nationaland International Competitions.
From 2019 to 2022 he was officially the coach of the National Sommelier Team. It was him a member
A.S.I. Didactic Committee from July 2017 until December 2020.
He has the title of Riedel (Wine Glass Company) Ambassador.

GEORGE

LOUKASPARTNERSEleftherios
Hanialidis

Alexandros
Bouzikas

Theologos
Plakopoulos• 1st Master Sommelier of Greece• Certified Wine Expert• Certified Wine Expert• Certified Wine Expert• Best Sommelier of Greece 2017

• Beer Sommelier• Beer Sommelier• International A.S.I. Sommelier Diploma• 2nd Best Sommelier of Greece 2017

• Best Sommelier of Greece 2020

(Silver Pin)

• International A.S.I. Sommelier Diploma• CMS Advanced Sommelier(Golden Pin)
• Star Wine List Ambassador for Greece

Aris Sklavenitis

Fotis Stathopoulos

Giannis Makris

Oenologist• Certified Wine Expert• Diploma WSET.

Wine Journalist• Beer Sommelier

Certified Wine Expert• International A.S.I. Sommelier Diploma

Beer Sommelier(Silver Pin).

•••••International A.S.I. Sommelier Diploma (Silver Pin).

•Advanced Sommelier Certified by Court of MasterSommelier•Star Wine List Ambassador for Greece•Best Greek Sommelierfor 2016, 2019 & 2023

Despoina Moschaki

Panagiotis Katsoudas

Michalis Fytousis• Oenologist• Wine & Beer Sommelier.

• Wine & Beer Sommelier• International A.S.I. Sommelier• Certified Bartender from The Hellenic
Bartending Association and The International
Bartending Association

Diploma (Silver Pin),• WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits• Advanced Sommelier by Court of Master • Single Malt Whisky Diploma from EndinburghSommelier• 2th best Greek Sommelier in theCompetition of 2023

Whisky Academy• Member of The Management Board of Greek
Whisky Association• Certified Sommelier from the Court of MasterSommelier• Certified Sommelier Genius in Gastronomy

Alexandros
Tr i a n t a f y l l o u• Wine Expert Sommelier• Beer Sommelier• 3rd place in the Best
Sommelier Contest for 20142015• International A.S.I. Sommelier
Diploma (Silver Pin)

Alexis Mytakidis• Wine Sommelier• Beer Sommelier

Anna Dimitriadi• MSc in Wine Marketing bythe O.IV. (InternationalOrganization of Vine andWine)ChristosPapadopoulos• Political Science
Department of AUTH at the
University of Macedonia• Wine Sommelier• Beer Sommelier

Angelos Antoniou

Giorgos Lykopoulos• Wine Sommelier• Beer Sommelier• Silver Service Expert.

WINECOURSES
Genius in Gastronomy offers a three-level Wine Studies
program.
• Course 1 : Genius Wine Step
• Course 2 : Wine Professional & Sommelier• Course 3 : Wine & Sommelier Expert

COURSE 1

GENIUS WINE
STEP

“Genius Wine Step Course” is the first step for someone who wants to become a sommelier.
This specific thematic unit of specialized training will not only satisfy the desire to learn but
will be the beginning of success for a catering professional, offering - after completion ofstudies and after certification exams by the English certification body N.O.C.N - the title"Junior Sommelier" or "Wine Connoisseur". Participants, through the "Genius Wine Step
Course" will have the opportunity to acquire a good level of wine familiarity, achieving thebasic knowledge about viticulture, oenology and the main varieties and styles of wines. They
will also be introduced to the principles of tasting, wine geography, internationalterminology, wine service and food & wine pairing.

COURSE 2WINE
PROFESSIONAL&SOMMELIER
This course offers fundamental knowledge in order to get certified as a sommelier and work as one or in the wine
industry in general. It is designed to supply basic knowledge on winemaking and oenology, wine tasting andblind tasting, a full integrated contact with grape varieties, wine styles from all over the old and new world, suchas France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Australia, USA etc., and of course the Greek vineyard. The
subject matter supplies all the necessary information on food and wine pairing, wine service, listing, cellaring andpricing, beverages, digital wine marketing and selling techniques, and all the necessary tools for a certified
sommelier to succeed in a competitive market environment in the hospitality industry.

COURSE 3

WINE & SOMMELIER
EXPERT
Genius Wine Expert Course is an innovative program composed by master classes andthematic entities based on standards that can compete similar world-class programs. Our

mission is to train, educate and prepare professional “wine experts” who wish todemonstrate their excellence in an international level.

Personal Sommelier Training meets the highest standard requirements in wine,
beverage and hospitality industry.

• Tasting wine & beverages• Blind tastings• Wine & Beverage
Identification• Food & wine-beveragepairing• High standard service
techniques• Advanced selling skills

PERSONAL
SOMMELIERTRAININGPERSONAL
SOMMELIERTRAININGPERSONAL
SOMMELIERTRAINING

SommCuisine“drink the taste”• An innovative culinary
program for sommeliers
and wine people, comesin February incollaboration withGastronomy Essentials• Cuisines of the world,techniques, glossary,
practical demonstrationof recipes, pairing withwine

SOMMCUISINE

BEER
SOMMELIERCOURSE
Since 2012 Genius in Gastronomy had established a successful program offering detailed

knowledge on beers and the required skills and competence in order to acquire the title ofBeer Sommelier.

BEER
SOMMELIERCOURSE

BEER
SOMMELIERCOURSE

THE HIGH ART& SCIENCE
OF SPIRITSCOURSE
This Course aims to create a structured and enhanced program focused on Fine Spirits
which is directed to businesses, such as bars and restaurants. Following the continuous
market developments and the modern-day requirements this course offers to theparticipants further training and the necessary expertise to stand out and to becompetitive.

THE HIGH ART& SCIENCE
OF SPIRITSCOURSEFINE
SERVICETRAINING
A masterclass which initiates you in the principles of perfect service & fine dining, in cooperation withGeorge Lykopoulos.
George Lykopoulos is a professional who set new standards in the hospitality industry, driven by his passion

and love for his field of expertise, which gives him the ability of helping others evolve and get the best outof them.
He is the owner of the Chateau de Service, a pioneer company focusing exclusively on training on silver
service and cooperates with summital companies of yachting and luxury villas.

His latest collaborations are remarkable, as he is an instructor and trainer in this specific field of study in IST
College and ETOILE by Les Chefs.

LUV YOURTABLE
Luv Your Table consists of simple and understandable moves, principles and rules of service
and sommelier, customized in the health safety rules to avoid the spread Covid-19.
It represents a positive and responsible approach in vital issues in the everyday protectionof the stuff and the clients.
In cooperation with Dr. Charalampos Papadimitriou M.D., PhD Microbiologist, Master
Medical Science in Public Health and Epidemiology YALE School U.S.A.

WINE & SOMMELIER EXPERT FESTIVAL

WINE & SOMMELIER EXPERT FESTIVAL

WINE & SOMMELIER EXPERT FESTIVAL

MASTER
CLASSESMASTER
CLASSESSÖREN POLONIUS
MASTERCLASSES
Hosting a world class young sommelier trainer, and coach of the Swedish National

Sommelier Team, Sören Polonius, in an annual masterclass.
The goal is to initiate all participants in the secrets of modern sommelierie, advanced
serving and selling techniques, tips and hints for a perfect wine and beverage pairingwith food, driving them one step further.

A unique opportunity for sommeliers to experience training, tasks and tastings in a
top-level competition environment and standards.

CONSULTING• Setting up and managing Wine, Spirits and Beer Lists and otherbeverages: (water, coffee, tea) and Cigars.
• Staff training on Service standards according to Michelin Guidedemands.
• Management of Wine Cellar• Management of Exclusive Bar• EventsCOLLABORATIONSDEALS S.A.
Training sales staff and organizing
tasting events for the products of its
portfolio.

SKY SPIRITS“Monin Flavor Academy”
Tasting and presentation for Sky Spirits

customers.

BEVERAGE WORLD
Training sales staff and organizing
tasting events for the Champagnes

Lanson and Armand de Brignac.

Ι Ε Κ Δ Ε ΛΤΑ
Wine & Sommelier educational
program.
“Professional Sommelier”

INSETE
Wine educational programs.
“Wine Essentials Tasting & Serving”

SANI RESORT
Training restaurant managers andservice staff.

IKOS RESORTS
Wine & Service staff training

MYKONOS GRANDAVRA IMPERIAL HOTEL

Wine & Service staff training

Wine & Service staff training

ELEFSINA HOTEL
Wine & Service staff training

MYKONOS RIVIERA
Wine & Service staff trainingFUNKY GOURMET
Until 2016, Wine consulting andstuff training.

REWINE
Wine & Service staff training

HETEROCLITO
Wine & Service staff training

ELIES RESORTSIFNOSEVENTS- “WINE & DINE”

GLOBAL CERTHUMAN RESOURCES AWARDINGNOCN
National Open College Network

ORGANISATIONOINOTEKA

MY CAVA

Partner in Crete,
for Genius In Gastronomy courses.

Partner in Thessaloniki,for Genius In Gastronomy courses.

SSA Sake Sommelier
Academy in London

SUWINE - SUWI ZLATIC
Wine, Champagne & Sake - Truffles &Delicacies - Seminars & CoachingOTHER ACTIVITIESFOOD AND WINE PAIRINGSANI GOURMET FESTIVAL 2011-2019

VISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)•••VISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)
Trip to Tucsany (Capanelle)VISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)
Trip to Tucsany (Capanelle)VISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)
Roadtrip to “Semantron”, AigioVISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)
Trip to Sicily

VISITS IN WINERIES & DINNERS (food pairing with wines)
Trip to SicilyTrip to Nemea

SWEDISH NATIONAL SOMMELIER TEAM WINE

TOUR IN THE VINEYARDS OF GREECE

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2011

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2012

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2013

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2014

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2015

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2016

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2017

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2018

SANI GOURMET FESTIVAL

Sani Gourmet 2019SPECIAL TASTING OF WINES, CHAMPAGNES & SPIRITSSPECIAL TASTING OF WINES, CHAMPAGNES & SPIRITSSPECIAL TASTING OF WINES, CHAMPAGNES & SPIRITSFOOD PAIRING WITH BEERS

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING WITH EXECUTIVE CHEFS

COACHING CANDIDATES TO NATIONAL &INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONSCompetition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2010” (2nd Best Sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2014” (1st, 2nd, 3rd Best
Sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2011” (1st Best sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2012” (1st, 2nd, 3rd Best
Sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2015” (2nd, 3rd Best Sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2016” (1st, 3rd Best Sommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2017” (1st, 2nd, 3rd BestSommelier)Competition “Best Sommelierof Greece 2019” (1st, 2nd BestSommelier)Competition “Best Sommelier ofGreece 2020” (1st, 2nd, 3rd BestSommelier)AWARDING OF DIPLOMASAWARDING OF DIPLOMASAWARDING OF DIPLOMASAPPEARANCES ON TV SHOWSAPPEARANCES ON TV SHOWSOUR SPACEOUR SPACEOUR SPACE

“Knowledge is of novalue, unless you put it
into practice.”

Anton Chekhov

CONTACT US

Genius In Gastronomy
17. Kastelliou str. , Galatsi
GR – 11141 Athens - Greece

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