This seminar, offered by the Escuela de Hosteleria of Jerez, provides the historical background and knowledge of this famous wine producing region. From how the grapes are grown to the intricate process of elaboration, the participants will gain first hand knowledge of this centuries old tradition.
Course Description
This opportunity will begin on September 4th and will last for thirty hours for 2 weeks from Monday to Friday. The seminar will be divided in 2 modules: theory and practice, 5 sessions of 3 hours of theory and 5 sessions of 3 hours of practical classes.
Course Content:
1. Wines from Jerez, Xerez, Sherry and Manzanilla de Sanlucar.
- Denomination of Origins.
- The viticulture of Jerez.
- Elaboration of wine.
- The diversity of sherry.
- Savouring the wine.
- Taste sessions
2. Brandy of Jerez
- Historical background.
- What is Brandy?.
- Process of elaboration.
- Economical and social importance.
- Consumption of Brandy.
- Regulations.
- Taste sessions
3.- Tours of the Bodegas
Prices:
Wine course: 220 Eur per person
- Wine seminar.
- Airport or transportation hub transfers.
- Travel Insurance (Include medical care)
Complete tour package: 690 EUR per person
- Wine seminar.
- Ground transportation.
- Lodging in hotel in center or Jerez.
- Travel Insurance (Include medical care).
- City tours.
- Tours of 3 major museums, the Mysteries of Jerez, the Palace of Time and the Royal Equestrian School.
- Tour of the Yeguada ¨Hierro del bocado¨ or the herds of the famous Andalusian horses.
- Flamenco shows.
- Didactic materials.
- Wines and brandies to take home
Reservations:
Requests should be made at least 30 days in advance of start date either by
email or fax. The minimum of students is 12 and in case of not surpassing this
it fitted will notify the cancellation of this course three ahead weeks.
