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Certified Rioja Enthusiast™
  • Classroom Cost: $145.00
  • Online Cost: $95.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 4 hours
Includes:

What's Included with Your Course

At the Academy of Wine & Spirits, every course is designed to deliver a modern, professional learning experience with secure digital resources and internationally recognized credentials that remain with you for life.

Classroom Experience

Experience hands-on learning with an expert educator and receive:

9 professionally selected Rioja samples (where applicable)

Comprehensive digital course textbook

Interactive classroom instruction

Online examination

Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate

Lifetime Verified Digital Badge

Instant online credential verification

Secure cloud-based access to your credentials for life

Certificates and badges can be downloaded, printed, and shared at any time

Online Experience

Study from anywhere in the world through our flexible learning options:

Self-paced Online Learning Platform or Live Instructor-Led Zoom Classes

Comprehensive digital course textbook

Online examination

Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate

Lifetime Verified Digital Badge

Instant online credential verification

Secure lifetime access to your credentials

Download, print, and share your achievements whenever you choose

Share Your Achievement with Confidence

Your verified credentials are designed to showcase your professional accomplishments wherever your career takes you.

Share your achievement instantly across:

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

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Your CV or Résumé

Email Signatures

Professional Portfolios

Company Websites

Whether you're applying for a new position, seeking a promotion, building your professional profile, or demonstrating your expertise to clients, your credentials are always available, always verifiable, and always ready to share.

Upgrade to the Premium Certification Pack

Want the complete Academy of Wine & Spirits experience?

During checkout, simply select the Premium Certification Pack, which includes:

Official printed course booklet

Premium printed certificate

Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin

Simply tick the option before completing your booking, and we'll prepare your premium package for you.

Learn Digitally. Achieve Globally.

All Academy of Wine & Spirits course materials are delivered digitally, providing immediate access from virtually any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This modern approach allows you to study anytime, anywhere, while reducing paper waste and ensuring your learning materials are always at your fingertips.

Your verified digital certificate and badge are securely stored online for life, allowing you to access, verify, download, print, and share your professional credentials whenever you need them—today, tomorrow, or years into your career.

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What’s Covered

In this condensed but powerful masterclass, participants will explore:

The rich history of Rioja and its DOa status

Rioja's geography, sub-regions (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental) and terroir

Native grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo & Viura

Winemaking traditions vs. modern styles

Barrel aging and classification: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Sustainability and innovation in Rioja

The global significance of Rioja in today’s wine industry

Tasting technique and structured assessment

Tasting Samples

Nine beautifully curated Rioja wines showcasing:

Different sub-regions

All key classifications (Joven to Gran Reserva)

Red, white, and rosado expressions

Traditional oak aging vs. modernist styles

Single-varietal and blended wines

This is your Rioja passport—no visa required.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Sommeliers, wine educators, and importers

Hospitality and F&B professionals

WSET students seeking regional depth

Wine lovers who want to talk Rioja like a local

Assessment (optional)

A short, 20-question multiple-choice exam at the end
Pass mark: 70%
Duration: 30 minutes
Ace it and wear the title proudly.

Certification

Certified Rioja Ambassador™
Internationally recognized and certified by CPD UK and endorsed by the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja
This is not just a badge—it’s a statement.

Course Cost

Classroom: $145

Online: $95

(All prices are in USD)

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