World of Wine - Spain and Portugal

About this course

The session examines how winemakers in Spain and Portugal combine traditional methods with newer viticultural and winemaking practices. Participants taste six wines while exploring established styles such as Rioja alongside lesser-known regions and indigenous grape varieties. The tasting covers Tempranillo and Garnacha from Spain, as well as Albariño from Galicia, placing these wines within the wider development of Iberian wine. It also introduces producers and regions whose distinctive styles are gaining recognition.

What you'll learn

• Identify key Spanish and Portuguese wine styles through guided tasting
• Distinguish between wines made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albariño
• Relate selected wines to their regions, including Rioja and Galicia
• Recognise how traditional and modern winemaking approaches shape Iberian wines

Is this course right for you?

The session is labelled for all levels, making it relevant to learners with different degrees of prior wine knowledge. Participation centres on tasting six wines and considering a range of established and lesser-known Iberian regions and grape varieties.