Spanish Wine Scholar

The Spanish Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced and comprehensive certification course on the wines of Spain. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all Spanish wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities The program was created by Spanish wine specialist Rick Fisher, Spanish Wine Scholar™ Education Director. Wines from Spain (ICEX – Spain’s Trade & Investment Government Agency) has endorsed the program in recognition of its exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor. The Spanish Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, SWS). With a school network encompassing 30 countries on 5 continents, the SWS credential has true international recognition. Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of Spain!

The program includes all the necessary tools & support to Master the wines of Spain:

Our sessions will include 24 hours of classroom instruction with tutored tasting taught by approved instructors • The 315-page full-color Spanish Wine Scholar study manual • 1-year access to the Spanish Wine Scholar online study program for class preparation and review • Registration for the Spanish Wine Scholar exam In order to bring each region to life, you will also taste a total of over 45 different wines over the course of the program.

Who is this program for?

This advanced study program is designed for all committed students of wine, including: – Wine professionals wishing to specialize in the wines of Spain – Aspiring wine professionals looking to enter the wine industry with serious knowledge on the wines of Spain – Serious wine hobbyists as well as those interested in Spanish culture and lifestyle

Why Study Spanish Wine?

Despite its lengthy history of grape growing and wine production, Spain is still relatively unfamiliar to most students of wine. While most of Europe was healing after WWII, mending bridges and rebuilding, Spain was experiencing decades of isolation under the regime of General Francisco Franco. Today, Spain is an exciting and dynamic wine producing country. Many of the world’s finest red grapes are indigenous to Spain, including Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), and Monastrell (Mourvèdre). Additionally, Spain is home to one of the oldest wines in the world: Sherry. By studying Spanish wine, the student gains a deeper appreciation for how tradition and modernity perfectly coexist and why Spain is one of the most exciting and enviable countries on the world’s wine stage.