O SWA 1 Course: Beginner is your ideal starting point into the world of wine, guiding you through the first steps in a clear, practical and engaging way.
Date
Location
Sogrape Wine Academy
Schedule
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Capacity
18 spots
Price:
€0
Ideal for those who don't yet have much knowledge and want to get started in the world of wine, whether for personal or professional reasons. It's the first step on an enriching, inspiring journey of discovery.
During the training, you will learn to taste and become familiar with the main types of wine, learn the basics of tasting and acquire the skills to describe a wine and pair it with food.
Format in-person
3 hours
Does not include an assessment.
There is no evaluation, but participants will be able to rely on feedback from the trainer during the session.
Support material to be made available in digital format during the course.
The training room is equipped with a computer, projector, internet and suitable furniture. For the practical component of the course, each trainee is provided with: tasting glasses, spittoons, a bottle and a glass of water.
No. This course is for beginners.
SWA 1 Course: Beginner is the perfect foundation for anyone thinking of moving on to the Level 1 Wine Course of WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), a globally recognised certification body.
Enrolment Opens
17 December 2025
Minimum Enrolment Check
16 May 2026
Enrolment Closes
1 June 2026
Enrolment Opens
17 December 2025
Minimum Enrolment Check
16 May 2026
Enrolment Closes
1 June 2026
Warning about allergens and disabling medical conditions
All participants in the activity must send in their individual questionnaire within 72 hours of receiving the course confirmation email. If the questionnaire is not sent by the deadline, participation in the activity will not be accepted, with no right to a refund.
Participation in the course gives the trainee a certificate acknowledging that they have attended an introductory course on the world of wine, focusing on the fundamentals of tasting, the main styles of wine and the basics of pairing with food.