Spanish Wine Scholar: Andalucía

About this course

This masterclass examines Andalucía’s wine heritage and the characteristics of wines from Jerez, Montilla-Moriles, Málaga and Sierras de Málaga. It covers the region’s landscapes, cultural traditions and winemaking history, with particular attention to fortified wines such as Fino, Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez, as well as dry and aromatic styles. A guided tasting uses representative wines to compare Andalucía’s range of flavours, from dry and briny to rich, nutty and sweet. The session forms part of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Spanish Wine Scholar curriculum.

What you'll learn

• Identify key wine regions within Andalucía, including Jerez, Montilla-Moriles, Málaga and Sierras de Málaga.
• Compare the characteristics of Fino, Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez wines.
• Examine how Andalucía’s history, landscapes and cultural traditions relate to its winemaking.
• Recognise the range of dry, fortified and sweet wine styles produced in the region.

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the session is aimed at wine enthusiasts and learners considering further wine study. It may suit those wanting an introduction to Andalucía’s regional styles through tasting. Learners currently enrolled on the Spanish Wine Scholar course should not attend, while former students are welcome to revisit the tasting.

• Suitable for wine enthusiasts and those considering further wine studies.
• Not suitable for learners currently enrolled on the Spanish Wine Scholar course.
• Former students may attend to revisit the session’s tasting experience.

Before you go

• The course can be repeated