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Rioja Wine Academy Offers Free Wine Tasting Essentials Course
Ready to take your wine appreciation to the next level without becoming a sommelier? The Tasting Essentials course from Rioja Wine Academy (RWA) is designed just for you.
This free online course is perfect for wine lovers who want to build confidence and taste like an expert. Whether you’re just starting your wine journey or already have a few favorites in your cellar, Tasting Essentials offers a hands-on, guided way to explore the wines of Rioja.
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive lessons and step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll learn:
- The basics of wine tasting techniques
- How to evaluate aroma, color, and structure
- What makes Rioja’s red, white, and rosé wines so unique
- How to use digital tasting sheets to track and reflect on each wine
The course is available in both Spanish and English, and you’ll receive a digital certificate upon completion.
Enhance Your Experience with the Rioja Tasting Pack
Want to fully immerse yourself in Rioja wine tasting? Order the official Tasting Pack—featuring six Rioja wines curated for the course—from Decántalo, available for delivery in 38 countries.
Live outside that delivery zone? No problem. RWA provides a recommended wine list to help you source similar wines locally.
Start Tasting Like an Expert
Whether you’re pouring for yourself or planning your next wine night, the Tasting Essentials course gives you the tools to savor Rioja wine tasting with confidence.
Start learning for free at riojawineacademy.com
Order your Tasting Pack at Decántalo
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Cheers to learning—and tasting—something new.
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