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Cost: $895
Be among the first to earn the SWS post-nominal & Spanish Wine Scholar title!
The Spanish Wine Scholar™ education 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.
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 rigor.
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.
Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of Spain!
Dates
Our sessions will include more than 20 hours of classroom instruction with tutored tasting taught by approved instructors, plus:
Who is this program for?
This advanced study program is designed for all committed students of wine, including:
– Wine professionals wishing to specialize in the wines of Spain
– Aspiring wine professionals looking to enter the wine industry with serious knowledge on the wines of Spain
– Serious wine hobbyists as well as Hispanophiles whose main interest is everything Spanish.
Class Format
Evenings, from 6pm-9pm, or intensive course, from 9am to 5pm.
Assessment
Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. The Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) credential will be conferred to those individuals who achieve a score of 75 or higher. Candidates scoring 85-90 pass with Honors. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with Highest Honors.
Entry Requirements
You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in any alcohol tasting. A minimum of 5 students is needed for this course.
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The course instructor is Nicole Ramos, WSET L3, FWS, SWS. You can learn more about our team here.
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Florida Wine Academy
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