Three free wine courses
Speaking about the pleasure of drinking a glass of wine, on numerous occasions people have said to me: ‘…I don’t know much about wine’. Frankly, to enjoy wine it’s not really necessary to know all about it. After all enjoying wine is primarily about taste. You either like it or you don’t like it. To enjoy wine you just need to open a bottle, organize glasses and importantly, some good company. That’s it. Having said that, knowing a little bit about wine can help you select the bottle of your taste, or one that is close to your taste. Trying different wines is one of the best ways to discover your preferences but there is also plenty of information available in wine books, wine apps and through wine courses. If you would like to know more about Spanish wines, here are tree free online courses!
Rioja Wine Academy
The Rioja Wine Academy is the official learning platform of the DOCa Rioja Control Board that offers online courses for wine lovers and professionals. The entry level starts with a course called Rioja Wine Enthusiast. You will learn about the diversity of the region, the different styles of wines, wine zones and grape varieties. The estimated duration of the course is 4 hours. The next level is called Rioja Wine Diploma that will take you approximately 15 hours of study. This course goes into more details of this exciting and historic wine region.
Sherry Academy
The Sherry Academy is an option for those who want to learn more about this complex and versatile type of wine called that, though it may require some effort to explore and find your favorite style, has so much to offer at a general very good price. Also here, there is an entry level course and it has an estimated duration of 5 hours: The Basic Course of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry y Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO that is focused on both wine amateurs as well as professionals. It includes the region’s historical aspects, viticulture, production techniques and Jerez wines aging. The Advanced Course is the next level and estimated at 15 hours of studying.
Spanish Wine Academy
Wine producer Ramón Bilbao offers the online Spanish Wine Academy. It consists of a mix of video’s, articles and educational games. There are also contributions of several experts, for example Sarah Jane Evans MW on grapes and appellations as well as Pedro Ballesteros MW on the Spanish landscape. The program gives you a great opportunity to start to expand your knowledge of Spanish wines.
Happy learning!
About Ivan Wines
Spain is home to many beautiful, but also lesser-known quality wines. With Ivan Wines, I focus on discovering and promoting these wines, the makers and the regions. As a Dutch Registered Vinologist and WSET Level 3 Wines Certified, I organise tastings and wine tours from Valencia. To subscribe to my newsletter, click the button on this page.
