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Grandes Pagos de España Certification Program - Green Spain & Ebro River Valley Modules - $80

March 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Date: Wed, Mar 25 (6:30pm - 8:45pm)

This class is part of the Grandes Pagos de España Certification Program. You may enroll in this module as a standalone class, or complete it as part of the full certification program to earn the Grandes Pagos de España Certificate.

Students may also complete each module of the certification program over time, at their own pace, to qualify for the certificate. To learn more about the full certification program, please visit the program overview page.

Module Overview: Green Spain & The Ebro River Valley

Green Spain stands apart from the rest of the country, shaped by an Atlantic-influenced climate that produces some of Spain’s most distinctive dry white wines.
You will gain a clear understanding of Albariño, one of Spain’s most celebrated white grapes, and discover Txakoli through the wines of Astobiza, renowned for its freshness, acidity, and coastal character.

The session then moves to the Ebro River Valley, where you will study Rioja in depth, focusing on the classic expression of Tempranillo. You will also explore the increasingly important regions of Somontano, Calatayud, and Cariñena, examining how modern styles and evolving winemaking approaches are reshaping this historic area.

 

What Is Included

  • An online study guide introducing Grandes Pagos de España and Spain's wine landscape, including history, culture, climate, geography, terroir, and the key regions.
  • Detailed profiles of each of the Gren Spain and Ebro River Valley GPE producer, including key facts, terroir, viticulture, winemaking, winery singularities, and the wines produced.
  • 2 hours of instruction focused on Green Spain and Ebro River Valley through lens of its Grandes Pagos and their single vineyards.
  • A guided tasting representing all Grandes Pagos de España producers from Green Spain and Ebro River Valley.
  • A 15 minute multiple-choice exam at the end of the course
    • Students achieving a minimum score of 70% will complete the Green Spain and Ebro River Valley requirements toward the Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop Certificate.

Class Format

This class is offered in person at Blind Bishop (310 Sunset Ave. Dallas, TX 75208) or remotely via Zoom. For distance learners, 2 oz tasting portions can be provided:

  • Pick-up within 2 days of the class at Blind Bishop at no additional cost, or
  • Shipped to the participant’s address for an additional shipping fee based on location

Dates and Times:

Wednesday March 25, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:45pm) including the 15 minute exam at the end of the course.

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