Grandes Pagos de España Program - Southern Spain & The Islands Modules - $80

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: Southern Spain & The Islands

This session examines southern Spain beyond its traditional association with fortified wines, focusing on the region’s growing importance for high-quality still red and white wines.

You will study diverse expressions of Pedro Ximénez, including its use in dry and still styles from the excellent Montilla-Moriles producer, Alvear, and taste the rare Tintilla de Rota. The session also explores how international grape varieties perform in southern Spain, with examples from Grandes Pagos de España producers, including Palacio Quemado and its use of primarily Portuguese varieties.

For fortified wines, you will taste single-vineyard Sherries from Valdespino, highlighting site expression and traditional ageing practices in Jerez.

The class also includes wines from Mallorca, with a focus on the native variety Mantonegro, illustrating the influence of island climates and local varieties on wine style.

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 Southern Spain & The Islands GPE producer, including key facts, terroir, viticulture, winemaking, winery singularities, and the wines produced.
• 3 hours of instruction focused on Southern Spain & The Islands through lens of its Grandes Pagos and their single vineyards.
• A guided tasting representing all Grandes Pagos de España producers from Southern Spain & The Islands.
• A 15 minute multiple-choice exam at the end of the course
  • Students achieving a minimum score of 70% will complete the Southern Spain & The Islands 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 first class at Blind Bishop at no additional cost, or
• Shipped to the participant’s address for an additional shipping fee based on location

Date and Time:

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

GPE Southern Spain & The Islands Registration Form

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Wed May 6 (6:30pm - 8:45pm)

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