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Wine OR Wine & Food

Spain is one of the most important countries in the world of wine with the largest acreage planted to vines. Spanish wines are among the most popular and fast-growing imports into the U.S. due to its food-friendly style, unique varietals and value proposition.  Spain produces a wide-range of wines from light-bodied white wines, full-bodied reds, earthy sparkling and dry to sweet fortified wines. This course will provide an overview of Spanish grape varietals, wine quality factors and appellation system, as well as explore in depth the main regions of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Cava and Sherry. Recommended prerequisite: Fundamentals of Wine Studies. Please bring six clear wine glasses. Enrollment is restricted to persons 21 years of age or older. Refund deadline one week prior to start date.

Please register through the UC Irvine website belowor call (949) 824-5414 and reference reg. #00025, Wines of Spain.