Spanish Wine Scholar™
Study & Certification Program
Best course to learn Spanish wines

THE SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR™ 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. It provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention. 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 rigour.

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.

 

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THE SWS STUDY MANUAL

 

The Spanish Wine Scholar™ manual is the most comprehensive and current coverage on the wines of Spain and follows a regional approach with strong tie-ins to terroir.

Each chapter is designed for maximum content retention and utilizes a systematic approach, allowing the student to compare and contrast each of the wine regions of Spain.

Manuals are current and discuss the most recent trends. They are printed in full-color, are rich in imagery and peppered with the iconic wine labels of each region.

Every Spanish wine appellation is discussed (vs. just mentioned) and triaged by “need-to-know” icons. Emphasis is given to the flavour and structure profiles of the wines.

A Fundamentals Chapter provides an overview that puts all of Spain and its wines into perspective.

SWS ONLINE STUDY PROGRAM

 

The SWS online study program offers interactive e-learning modules that are put into a measurable, meaningful format designed for maximum retention of content and ease of use.

Each region of Spain is covered and dovetails nicely with the Spanish Wine Scholar™ study manual. Study materials are available 24/7. If you’ve got a laptop and an internet connection, you’ve got a classroom!

Spanish Wine Scholar™ online study modules features:

  • E-learning modules loaded with videos and learning games to keep you engaged

  • Your place is automatically bookmarked/saved to resume where you left off

  • Quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation

  • Hundreds of online flashcards

  • Pronunciation exercises

  • You earn badges to track your accomplishments

Spanish Wine Scholar - Alexandre MA
Spanish Wine Scholar - Alexandre MA

DETAILED SPANISH WINE MAPS

 

Your study manual will be packed with beautiful wine maps which have been designed for this program by Quentin Sadler. Electronic versions of these maps, in addition to blank practice maps are also available for download on the online course page.

 

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

 

  • Online Independent Study: via the Q&A forum answered by Rick Fisher, SWS Education Director

  • Online Instructor-led Format: via the Q&A forum plus email and live chat with instructors

  • In Classroom: via a local, certified instructor

COURSE CONTENT & STRUCTURE

 

The Spanish Wine Scholar™ course is composed of 10 chapters:​

  • ​Chapter One – Fundamentals

  • Chapter Two – Green Spain

  • Chapter Three – The Duero River Valley

  • Chapter Four – La Rioja

  • Chapter Five – The Ebro River Valley

  • Chapter Six – Cataluña

  • Chapter Seven – The Central Mediterranean Coast

  • Chapter Eight – The Meseta

  • Chapter Nine – Andalucía

  • Chapter Ten – The Island

Spanish Wine Scholar - Alexandre MA
Spanish Wine Scholar - Alexandre MA

CERTIFICATION EXAM & POST-NOMINAL

 

SET YOURSELF APART FROM YOUR PEERS. SPECIALIZE IN THE WINES OF SPAIN!

Individuals who follow this in-depth Spanish wine course and pass the exam, earn the Spanish Wine Scholar™ title and SWS post-nominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, SWS).

The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates need a score of 75% to receive the credential.

Students with a composite score of 85-90.5 pass with HONORS. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with HIGHEST HONORS.

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