Spanish Wine Scholar: Green Spain (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco)

About this course

This Wine Scholar Guild masterclass examines Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and País Vasco through their history, geography and cultural influences. Teaching is paired with a guided tasting covering wines such as Albariño from Rías Baixas, Godello from Valdeorras, Asturian reds and Basque txakoli. The session considers how Atlantic-influenced coastal terroirs contribute to the character and diversity of wines from Green Spain, providing an introduction to this part of the wider Spanish Wine Scholar curriculum.

What you'll learn

• Identify the principal wine regions associated with Green Spain
• Relate the area’s geography and Atlantic influence to its wine styles
• Compare selected wines from Galicia, Asturias and País Vasco
• Recognise key examples including Albariño, Godello, Asturian reds and txakoli

Is this course right for you?

The session is intended for wine enthusiasts and learners considering further Spanish wine study, with an all-levels label suggesting that specialist prior knowledge may not be expected. It is also open to former students revisiting the tasting, but is not suitable for people currently enrolled on the Spanish Wine Scholar course.

• Designed as an introduction to the wider Spanish Wine Scholar course
• Former students may attend to revisit this session’s tasting

Before you go

• The course can be repeated