Course Dates:

• Saturday, April 17th 2027 10:00am - 12:30pm

• Saturday, April 24th 2027 10:00am - 12:30pm

• Saturday, May 1st 2027 10:00am - 12:30pm

• Saturday, May 8th 2027 10:00am - 12:30pm

• Saturday, May 15th 10:00am - 12:30pm (Review & EXAM)

Spain is one of the most dynamic wine countries in the world, home to more than 140 appellations and a remarkable diversity of climates, grapes, and traditions. Spanish Wine Essentials (SWE) introduces you to 23 of the country’s most influential regions, presenting each wine within its regional and cultural context while highlighting key landmarks and traditional cuisine that complete the story of Spanish wine.

This comprehensive course includes a 95-page study guide, access to interactive e-learning, and in-person instruction from expert educators, guiding you through a sensory journey across Spain. More than just an introductory program, SWE is the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Spanish wine and a natural stepping stone toward the Spanish Wine Scholar® Certification and the broader Wine Scholar Guild community.

$695 | 12.5 hours | 20 Wines

• What's Included

  Coursebook

  A 90+ page beautifully designed coursebook, rich with photographs, detailed maps, illustrations and infographics contains all the information you need to know.

  Online Study Modules

  1-year access to interactive e-learning activities designed to enrich the study manual and support different learning styles.

  Expert Instruction:

  Learn from the WSG Approved Program Providers and certified educators.

  Student Community

  Network with the other students taking the French, Italian or Spanish Wine Essentials course, form a tasting group and build your wine network.

  Final Exam

  The exam is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. Students have 45 minutes to complete the exam. Passing score is 60%. There is no wine tasting component on the exam.

  Certificate

  Upon receiving a passing score, you will receive your well-deserved WSG Essentials certificate, acknowledging you have gained proficiency in the wines of France, Italy or Spain. Add this reputed certification to your LinkedIn profile and résumé or CV.

• Who Should Take SWE

  Hospitality, wholesale and/or retail wine professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of Spanish wine

  Aspiring wine professionals looking to start, transition to or advance their career in wine

  Inquisitive wine enthusiasts wanting to become more familiar with Spanish wine

  Enthusiastic home or professional chefs, energetic epicureans or “foodies”

  Avid travelers

  Anyone wishing to become more knowledgeable about Spain and its wine and food culture

• What are the Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the key factors that influence the growing environment and climate of each appellation

  • Recall the main grape varieties (and their characteristics) associated with each wine covered in the session

  • Identify the location of the profiled appellations on a map of Spain

  • Recall viticultural, vinification and aging techniques that contribute to the style and quality of the wines

  • Describe the meaning of key labeling terms

  • Recall and describe the style of each

• Study Expectations

  In addition to classroom instruction, your instructors recommend that you engage in an additional 15 hours of study (approximately five hours per chapter) before taking the exam. 

  You are encouraged to expand your studying techniques beyond that of simply re-reading the course book. In order to assimilate knowledge and facilitate deeper understanding of key concepts try to engage in active learning techniques such as: note-taking, completing the online e-learning modules, explaining key concepts to others and of course tasting! 

Registration must be completed by April 10th, 2027.

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