Spanish Wine Scholar: Central Mediterranean Coast & Meseta

About this course

This masterclass examines the wine regions of Valencia, Utiel-Requena, Manchuela, La Mancha, Alicante and Jumilla, considering their history, geography and cultural influences. A guided tasting uses examples including Bobal, Moscatel and Monastrell to illustrate the range of styles associated with the Central Mediterranean Coast and Meseta. The session forms part of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Spanish Wine Scholar curriculum and offers an introduction to this area of Spanish wine study.

What you'll learn

• Locate the Central Mediterranean Coast and Meseta regions within Spain’s wine landscape
• Describe historical, geographical and cultural influences on winemaking in the featured regions
• Compare selected Bobal, Moscatel and Monastrell wines through guided tasting
• Recognise differences in regional wine styles across Valencia, Utiel-Requena, Manchuela, La Mancha, Alicante and Jumilla

Is this course right for you?

The session is listed as suitable for all levels and is intended for people exploring or deepening their knowledge of Spanish wine. It is not suitable for anyone currently enrolled in the Spanish Wine Scholar course.

• Former Spanish Wine Scholar students are welcome to revisit the tasting session

Before you go

• The course can be repeated