Spanish Wine Scholar

The Spanish Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of Spain. 

Tailored for dedicated wine aficionados and industry professionals, the SWS is your passport to understanding the nuanced appellations, viticultural marvels, art of winemaking, historic landmarks and rich traditions that make Spanish wine a global benchmark.​

Who is the Spanish Wine Scholar® program for?

• Passionate wine enthusiasts and aficionados, students of wine, avid travelers and life-long learners craving deeper knowledge and expertise of Spanish wine styles and regions.​
• Aspiring sommeliers seeking a leg up and competitive advantage in the industry.
• Professionals in the hospitality sector aiming to elevate their expertise.

​Completion of the program doesn’t just reward you with a certificate; it confers upon you the sought-after SWS post-nominal initials, symbolizing advanced-level proficiency and industry-wide respect.​
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With the Spanish Wine Scholar program, you're not just learning; you're enriching your understanding and appreciation of Spanish wine.​

What's Included:

From a comprehensive study manual to interactive online modules, expert instruction and an engaging student community, every element is meticulously curated to foster a profound understanding and appreciation of Spanish wine culture.

• 8 x 2 hour immersive classes with expert tuition and tutored tastings
• SWS study manual
• Access to the SWS online study modules & review quizzes 
• Student community
• 100 question multiple-choice exam covering all of the wine regions of Spain
• Spanish Wine Scholar certificate and lapel pin. Add this reputed credential to your LinkedIn profile and résumé or CV.

Regions covered: Green Spain (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco), Duero River Valley (Castilla y León), La Rioja, Ebro River Valley (Navarra, Aragón), Cataluña, Central Mediterranean Coast (Valencia, Murcia) & The Islands (Balearic/Canary Islands), Meseta (Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid, Extremadura) and Andalucia

Plus: A Foundation Unit covering: Spanish wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, viniculture and more

"I loved the SWS, I thought the course book was excellent and provided a good mix of history with the detail of the country’s regions. The book was a lot more in depth than the WSET level 3 course and provided much more detail on each region, covering more grape varieties as well as the viniculture and vinification techniques. I certainly learned a lot from this course."

“It is great to see that with Spanish Wine Scholar, there is a reference study program specifically focused on Spanish wines. This helps to show the amazing amount of regional diversity Spain has to offer with its impressive treasures of different and rare varieties, vineyards and unique spots”  Miguel Torres Maczassek, 5th Generation and General Manager Familia Torres