| Spanish
and Wine Tasting Course
Maximum
Number of Students: 16
Minimum
Number of Students: 3
Duration:
2 weeks
Start
Dates of the Course:
March 10th , June 16th , September 15th November 3rd.
Spanish
Course: Intensive course of 4 hours all day, open groups,
depending on the students’ level of Spanish.
Wine
Tasting Course: 19.00-20.30, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Level
of Spanish Required: from elemental.
General
Objective of The Course: Learn Spanish while getting to
know and evaluate various Spanish wines, their history, the different
processes of production, the economic as well as the social importance
in Spain. Learn how to pour and taste it, as well as the characteristics
of Spanish wines, depending on the different regions of Spain.
Material: the written and
audio-visual didactic material is included in the price: videos,
slides, guides, reference book, as well as wines to be tasted
along the course and ingredients for the recipes.
Excursion: (Included in the
price) Visit to the most renowned Castle-Museum
of Wine in Castilla y León, including wine tasting
and visit to the village.
Accommodation: The student
can choose the accommodation option s/he prefers (see program
prices list).
Here is a sample schedule of the course:
|
First week |
19:00 - 20:00 |
20:00 - 20:30 |
|
1st class |
Characteristics of Spanish wines |
Practical tasting of white, red, rose
wines. |
|
2nd class |
Fermentation, "Crianza" processing |
Practical tasting of wine from wooden
barrels. |
|
3rd class |
Serving wine |
Bottle styling. Practical tasting of
various wines. |
|
Saturday |
Excursion: all day long |
|
Wine Museum Castle |
(Peñafiel) |
 |
|
Second Week |
19:00 - 20:00 |
20:00 - 20:30 |
|
4th class |
Guarantee of Vintage |
Practical tasting of wines of Guarantee
of Vintage |
|
5th class |
The ritual of wine tasting: wine shop,
pouring, tasting |
Practice: decanting and pouring |
|
6th class |
The ritual of wine in kitchens and restaurant:
Wine and Health |
Wine as main ingredients of recipes |
Spanish and Culinary Course
Spanish Course: Intensive
Spanish course (4 hours a day).
Spanish Level: basic knowledge.
Cooking course: 2 weeks,
3 lesson per week.
Start dates: 10th Feb., 24th
March, 5th May, 16th June, 7th July, 8th Sept, 20th Oct, 1st Dec.
Aim
of the course: To learn Spanish language together with
the Spanish gastronomic culture.
Material:
The cooking course includes: ingredients, tasting and talking
about dishes.
|
Course |
Duration |
| 1. |
Spanish Intensive course |
From 2 weeks |
| 2. |
Cooking course |
2 weeks |
For prices, please check with us.
Starting
dates cooking course: 10th February; 24th March; 5th May;
16th June; 7st July; 8rd September; 20st October; 1st December.
Options:
Special program tailored on the group needs.
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