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Rioja Wine Academy

Free Online Wine Courses

From Beginner to Expert: Take your Rioja knowledge to the next level

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Rioja Enthusiast

Our most popular introduction course. For everyone that wants to learn more about Rioja and its wines

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New Course: Tasting Essentials

Learn to taste Rioja wines like an expert

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QUIZ: How much do you know about Rioja?

Test your knowledge and discover everything you can learn with Rioja Wine Academy

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All our courses are free of charge and result in an official certification by the control board

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Rioja 4 seasons: SPRING

Exclusive course for alumni of Rioja Wine Academy to deepen their knowledge

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Become an Alumni of Rioja Wine Academy

Continue your education with exclusive access to webinars, specialised courses, etc.

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  • RWA Enthusiast

  • RWA Tasting

  • RWA Diploma

  • RWA Educator

  • RWA Alumni

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Rioja Wine Academy

Rioja Wine Academy is the official educational platform of the DOCa Rioja Control Board, which offers free online courses for wine lovers, students and professionals.

We are the international reference for Rioja wine education, providing you with the latest, most accurate and reliable information.

RWA courses will take your knowledge of Rioja to the next level and increase your confidence when choosing a Rioja wine or when talking about it, whether with friends, clients or wine students.

Online courses at different levels

 
 
Level
 
For whom
 
Time
 
Format
Enthusiast Level 1
Introductory course		 For anyone interested in wine 4 hours Free for everyone
Tasting Level 1
Tasting course		 For anyone interested in learning how to taste wine 6 hours Free for everyone
Wines to be purchased separately
Diploma Level 2
In-depth course		 For students and wine lovers 15 hours Free for everyone
Diploma Trade Specialist Level 2+
In-depth course		 For professionals working in commerce and distribution 18 hours Free for everyone
Diploma Trade Specialist Level 2+
In-depth course		 For professionals working in the wine tourism and hospitality 20 hours Free for everyone
Educator Level 3
Advanced level course		 For aspiring Rioja wine educators 30 hours
+
study trip		 For selected applicants only
Alumni Alumni For all certified students 8 hours Free for certified students

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Latest comments

"One of the best, if not the best educational program I have ever been on. If you ever get invited, do not miss the opportunity to attend." Dale Gatcum (Certified Rioja Wine Educator)
"Really informative course! Take it when you can!" Isaac Hampson-Thorpe (Rioja Wine Diploma for Trade and Distribution)
"Exceptional and amazing wine course and testing for 100% knowledge, enjoyed and proud to be a graduate. more respect for RIOJA wine region." Lenka Praveen
"The trip organised by the Rioja Wine Academy is one of the most valuable learning experiences I have ever encountered in my time as a Wine Educator. It was such an in-depth journey into not just the region geographically, but also into the hearts..." Lauren Denyer Denyer (Rioja Wine Certified Educator)
"추천하는 코스입니다! 꼭 들으세요! The recommended course you should not miss! I love Rioja" Dongwoo Lee (Rioja Wine Diploma for Trade and Distribution)
"This was a fun and informative course. The modules were a great, digestible size and the regular quizzes were very helpful. It's a great program, and I recommend it to anyone." Linda Violago (Rioja Wine Diploma)
"Muy interesante el contenido además de muchos aspectos interesantes de marketing y ventas" Tamara Martínez Pérez (Diploma en Vinos de Rioja para Comercio y Distribución)
"I found the course material to be very comprehensive and interesting. It particularly underscored the level of effort involved in expanding the reach of Rioja wines and the very comprehensive steps taken to ensure it is one of the top wines in the world" Rick Weldon (Rioja Wine Diploma)
"Very interesting and thorough course. Good preparation for my WSET 4 exam. Thank you for this good free course!" Marietta Bertleff Bertleff (Rioja Wine Diploma)
"A thoroughly enjoyable approach to understanding the Rioja wine region and Rioja wines. One could spend a lifetime studying this singular region, its terroir, vineyards, grapes, wineries and wines. RWA provides for an excellent investment of your time!" Christy Echevarria (Rioja Wine Diploma)
"The entire four seasons programme has been a very useful addition to the knowledge base. I look forward to similar informative programmes in the future." Liam Mycroft (Winter)

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