Somm Academy

Somm Academy

The Spanish Wine Ambassadors of the Somm Academy educates, inspires and enhances your knowledge of S Most people, in general, associate Spanish wine with Rioja.

Somm.Academy and The Spanish Wine Ambassadors are going to lead you through all the intricacies of the amazing wine making country of Spain! Wine making in Spain is probably as complex as the history of this vast country. Might have heard of Cava, Jerez and Ribera del Duero but still, most wine lovers, aren’t that informed about Spanish wines. Is Bronx a red or white grape variety and does it come

29/07/2022

Complete your stay at Hotel Ora with a wine tasting session! 🍷

Our in-house sommeliers are trained, knowledgeable professionals who are experts when it comes to the delicious wine produced in Priorat.

Get 25% off your first stay with us, just click the link below to book now 🤍

https://orahotelpriorat.com

26/06/2021

Taste Blind - Taste Smarter!
During this Clubhouse tasting, my friends and wine professionals, Jack Madrid and Mark Shipway are going to do a blind tasting of some bubbles. Traditional Method, so it can be Cava, Champagne, Francia Corta and/or Cremant, and that’s about what they know about what they have in their glasses. Show up, listen in, learn and ask questions! Lovely format and I hope many will join!
https://www.clubhouse.com/event/MR0A0ld6

21/06/2021

Unique corners of Casa Vermouth Padró, where the family's wine history is the protagonist.
Discover them all on our guided tour with a final tasting of eight vermouths 👉🏻 vermouthpadro.com/visits

Catalonia - Special edition/One off: Women Winemakers in Priorat 24/04/2021

Welcome to the Priorat wine region and Clos Figueras winery! This is a virtual tour and a one off, so book now, so you don’t miss out! Women winemakers mini wine fair “Tast amb Dones” first time virtual (provided we have connectivity) Welcome on the 1st of May! https://www.heygo.com/tours/special-editionone-off-women-winemakers-in-priorat

Catalonia - Special edition/One off: Women Winemakers in Priorat The tiny region of Priorat is studded with masterly wine producers and their exquisite wines are found at many of the world’s top restaurants. Join us to the exclusive wine fair “Tast amb Dones” (Tasting with Women), hosted at the cellar Clos Figueras in Gratallops. This yearly event puts the ...

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Somm.Academy and The Spanish Wine Ambassadors are going to lead you through all the intricacies of the amazing wine making country of Spain!

Wine making in Spain is probably as complex as the history of this vast country.

Most people, in general, associate Spanish wine with Rioja. Might have heard of Cava, Jerez and Ribera del Duero but still, most wine lovers, aren’t that informed about Spanish wines.

Is Bronx a red or white grape variety and does it come from The Bronx in New York City?

Is Carinyena a grape or an appellation?

Riesling and Gewürztraminer in Spain! Really???

How did the phylloxera influence wine making in Spain?

What is the difference between Vi de Finca (Catalunya) and Vino de Pago (Spain)?

Why have you heard of Tempranillo but maybe not of Ull de Llebre? And what are Samso and Sumoll?

These, and many more questions will find an answer during the Master Class of the Spanish Wine Ambassadors. Somm Academy is going to lead you through all the intricacies of this amazing wine making country!

Welcome over to discover Spain and its wines!

The Spanish Wine Ambassadors