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Spanish Wine Essentials | Manchester
From: £595.00
A beginner to intermediate, 5 week evening specialist course for Spanish wine lovers looking to learn more. No previous qualifications necessary. Covers the main regions, grape varieties, winemaking & historical context of Spanish wine.
Description
- 5 consecutive week, 2.5 hour evening classroom format.
- Classroom times: 7pm-9.30pm. 7-8.30pm for exam week
- Try 20+ tasting samples including classics like Cava, Sherry, Rioja & more unusual wines from lesser known regions like Txakoli, Bierzo, Campo de Borja, Utiel-Requena, Jumilla & the Canary Islands
- Student textbook, 12 month access to WSG eLearning modules & First attempt at paper based exam included
Dates:
Course Contents
- Week 1: Introduction, Northwestern (Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Bierzo, Ribera del Duero, Rueda & Toro) & Northeastern (Txakoli Region, Rioja, Navarra, Campo de Borja, Cava, Montsant, Penedès & Priorat) Spain
- Week 2: Southern Spain, the Canary Islands (La Mancha, Vinos de Madrid, Utiel-Requena, Jumilla, Málaga & Las Islas Canarias) & Sherry
- Week 3: Exam: 45 Minute, 50 multiple choice question paper
No previous experience or knowledge is necessary. However, in addition to the classroom sessions, it is also recommended you do at least 10-13 hours of private study on top, to ensure you perform well in the exam & get the most out of the course.
The exam consists of a 50 multiple choice question paper, to be completed in 45 minutes. A score of 60% or higher (30+ questions correct) is required to pass the qualification. It covers topics like Spanish wine regions, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and the cultural and historical context of Spanish wine.
Taste The Best And Most Exclusive Wines Spain Has To Offer
This course will get you access to the most exclusive wines Spain has to offer. You’ll get to taste some of the greats like Ribera del Duero and Priorat, alongside rare and unusual wines outside the norm like Txakoli, Bierzo, Utiel-Requena, Jumilla and the unique varietals of the Canary Islands. It will inspire your next visit to some of your favourite holiday destinations!
Earn an exclusive certificate
Show off your newfound knowledge with pride by displaying your own personal certificate, showing you have an exclusive qualification that few in the world will have. Proudly display your elite qualification in Spanish wine and make your friends and family beam with joy.
Quality teaching and learning resources
Our founder, John Callow DipWSET SWS FWS, will be teaching this class and you can read all about his qualifications here, but rest assured, you’ll get everything you need to help you pass the test with ease. Also included is one year’s access to the Wine Scholar Guild’s online e-learning resources. This contains quizzes, tests, and games to help you learn.
Includes a detailed, beautiful printed study guide
You will be provided with a gorgeous 95 page, full-colour study manual, which contains not only everything you need to know to pass the course, but further insights including local regions’ histories, traditions and foods.
Qualify in just 3 weeks
2.5 full day class version, spread over 3 consecutive weeks (plus some self guided learning of 10-13 hours) – meaning there’s minimal commitment unlike when studying for a degree or a masters. You don’t need to have completed a WSET course either, these are completely standalone and focus on the wine regions of Spain. There’s no tasting exam or focus on tasting technique either. You can relax & enjoy the wines!
You’ll be qualified in no time at all and free to spend your time with friends and family trying out all the wines you’ve learned about.
Mix with Fellow Wine Enthusiasts Who Are Equally as Passionate as You
By meeting fellow wine enthusiasts on this course you’ll be able to expand your social circle, have more guests for your wine tasting parties, and have more friends to compare notes on wine with.
Extremely Limited Availability
We are the only provider of this course in the North West, and we only run this course once or twice a year for a very limited number of people. So book your seat now so you don’t miss out.
Click here to check out the exciting course brochure & what you’ll be learning about!
Features
- 3 weeks of classroom based tuition from an experienced Wine Educator
- Over 25 wine tasting samples, including premium wines like Champagne as well as Premier & Grand Cru level Bordeaux & Burgundies.
- Comprehensive, full colour French Wine Essentials study book
- Access to the WSG’s online learning portal containing videos, quizzes, downloadable maps, flashcards & more
- First attempt at the paper exam in Manchester
- Certificate on completion
Location
The Castlefield Hotel Manchester
The Castlefield Hotel is located next to the Castlefield Bowl Arena, a short walk from Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink and rail station. We are normally in the Bridgewater Suite, which is to the right of reception.






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