Discover the World of Spanish Wine: Become a Spanish Wine Specialist!

We are excited to share with you the exclusive Spanish Wine Specialist Certificate program, curated by ICEX – Foods&Wines from Spain. This official and comprehensive educational course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding and appreciation of Spain’s diverse wine landscapes, from classic icons to crowd-pleasers and hidden treasures of native varieties.
Objective: The primary objective of this course is to equip professionals with profound knowledge about Spanish wines, delving into the rich history of the Spanish wine industry and exploring its current and future prospects.
Delivered entirely online and conducted in English, the Spanish Wine Specialist Certificate program offers a wide range of exciting topics, including: Spain’s prominent position as a wine country in the global context. Captivating historical insights that have shaped the present-day Spanish wine industry.
It includes: Demystifying Spanish wine labels and understanding classifications for wine enthusiasts. Exploration of the most thrilling Spanish Wine Territories, important grape varieties, distinctive wine styles, and key regions. Special focus on fortified and sparkling wines that have gained recognition worldwide. Expert tips on pairing Spanish wines with the exquisite regional gastronomy.
Benefits: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the prestigious Diploma: Spanish Wine Specialist Certificate. The ultimate goal is to create a network of enthusiastic Spanish Wine Ambassadors, eager to share their passion and knowledge, promoting Spanish wines globally.
How to Join: Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to become a certified Spanish Wine Specialist! Visit Foods and Wines from Spain website for more information and to register for the course. Join us on this thrilling journey to uncover the beauty and complexity of Spanish wines.


Wine Spirit Women are excited to present another amazing opportunity, available only to our valued members. ICEX – Foods&Wines from Spain have very generously given WSW a space to award to one of our members to sit the Spanish Wine Specialist course.
WSW Chair Sinéad Smyth recently sat the course and had high praise, commenting “I simply loved the course. I’m a huge fan of Spanish wines, like so many people here in Ireland, and having the opportunity to dive deeper into the various regions was amazing. We got to learn about the food culture too, and it has furthered my appetite and love for Spanish wines. I highly recommend anyone, whether they are a wine expert of novice, to take this course.”
To apply for this space please send an email with a short bio about yourself, and why you want to do the course to winespiritwomen@gmail.com. Deadline 13th August 11.59pm.
Please note this is open to Wine Spirit Women members only. The successful applicant will be independently chosen by ICEX, not Wine Spirit Women.

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