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FAQ
About Rioja Wine Academy
About Rioja Wine Academy
From the Regulatory Council of DOCa Rioja we make this platform available to professionals and wine lovers in order to bring our wines to the last corner of the world. We believe that training is a fundamental tool in the wine industry. Through our courses we want to contribute to the excellence of professionals and satisfy the curiosity and desire to know of all those who approach Rioja wines. We trust that Rioja Wine Academy opens a window to our land, and to the people who care for our vineyards and make our wines.
Our goal is to train professionals who are passionate about our diversity, our way of making wines, our land and our flavors and, in turn, spread others of this enthusiasm through our training programs.
About Rioja Wine Academy ALUMNI
Rioja Wine Academy ALUMNI is a program aimed to all those people who are either certified Official Rioja wine Educators or have already obtained their Diploma (in any of the three courses) and want to continue learning with us with exclusive content.
What’s in for you?
• "The 4 seasons of Rioja": you will find content where you will learn about the most important milestones around Rioja wines in the four seasons of the year.
• Quiz: in each of the seasons we encourage you to show through the game what you have learned and compete with other Alumni like you. Climb positions in the ranking that brings together participants from all over the world!
• Webinars: sign up for the talks that will be held throughout the year with the presence of winemakers, enologist & vine growers.
Registration and access
How I do register?
The easiest way to register is by clicking "Login" in the upper right of the home page. Once you have registered, you will be able to use the same username and password for all the content you want to take on our online platform.
I have forgotten my username/password. What can I do?
Click on the login button on the top right-hand side of the page and click on ‘Remember pasword’. We will then send you a password recovery to the email address you provided when registering.
Courses and content
Can I repeat the viewing of the courses?
You can complete the training as many times as you consider necessary once you have registered.
Can I be enrolled in several courses simultaneously?
A person can be enrolled in several courses simultaneously.
How can I download the certificate after finishing a course?
Once a course is finished, users have the possibility to download a certificate accrediting. You can access this certificate from the “My activity” tab (top right) clicking the button “Certificate”.
How can I enroll in the Rioja Wine Certified Educator course?
To complete the course you must register on the platform and request access to it through the "Access" button.
After requesting access, we will send you an e-mail shortly to complete an inscription and then you will have to wait for a response from the Regulatory Council of the Rioja Qualified Denomination of Origin. In case of being pre-selected, you will be summoned to conduct an interview via skype and finally you will be notified if you have been admitted to the 2020 program.
Remember that the requirements to access the course are the following:
- Proven and active experience in the wine sector for at least 2 years
- Be a person dedicated to teaching / training wine
- Languages - high command of English
- Valuable WSET degree ¾
- Communicative skills
- Acquisition of commitments
How can I enroll in any course (except for Rioja Wine Certified Educator)?
To enroll in any of the courses follow the following steps:
- Click on the "Enter" button and click on the link "Create an account Rioja Wine Academy"
- Complete the registration fields You will receive an email through your email to confirm your registration in Rioja Wine Academy.
- Click on the "Confirm Registration" button
- Enter a password of your choice
- You can start your training in Wines of Rioja!
How does the quiz of each course work?
Do the courses have a deadline?
The Rioja Wine Academy courses do not expire. You can study at your own pace and take the exam when you feel ready.