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Wines of the Central Mediterranean Coast & the Islands

Dig into Spain's Central Mediterranean Coast and Castilla-La Mancha, where native grapes such as Monastrell and Bobal are picking up global acclaim. From the birthplace of paella to the world's largest vineyard area, learn how tradition and innovation come together inside bold, single-estate wines. Discover fresh takes from regions once tied to bulk production, now leading Spain's quality push.

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Trace a vinous path through Spain's Central Mediterranean Coast and Castilla-La Mancha, uncovering globe-trotting grapes like Monastrell and Bobal, the origins of paella, and the planet's largest wine-producing region, which is now redefining Spanish wine through expressive single-estate bottlings.

Our first stop, the Central Mediterranean Coast, stretches across nearly half of Spain's Mediterranean shoreline and is home not only to Spain's most beloved national dish but also to two underappreciated local grapes quietly capturing international attention. Monastrell has long been traveling under the radar. In fact, Fondillón, a luscious dessert wine made from this grape, is believed to have been among the first wines to accompany Magellan on his circumnavigation of the globe.

From there, we move to Castilla-La Mancha, the single largest wine-producing region in the world. With roughly 1,100,000 acres (450,000 hectares) under vine, representing nearly half of Spain's total vineyard area, this region has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once synonymous with bulk wine, it now accounts for more than half of Spain's Vinos de Pago, or single-estate bottlings. These wines are creative, fresh, and deeply connected to an ancient land, representing a vinous frontier hiding in plain sight.

Online Info:

  • You will receive the Zoom link and any required handouts a few days before class by email. Check your spam folder and contact [email protected] if you have not received it within one business day of your class.
  • If you have a tasting kit, it may be picked up at San Francisco Wine School or shipped to you anywhere in the US.
  • Wine parameter lists are available for participants in locations where kits cannot be delivered. View pickup and delivery options here.
  • Participants who wish to attend online without the wine tastings may select "Skip the Wine."
  • Wine lists and instructions are included in your kit.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellations and reschedules for full programs are accepted up to 11 business days prior to the start of the course with an option to transfer full credit to a future class OR receive a full refund less a 5% cancellation fee.

Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. No further make ups will be allowed.

If you need to cancel registration in any other program after the notice period, you will be refunded $70 for each class that you do not attend with a minimum notice of 11 business days. Study guides and any other course material must be returned in unused condition or the cost of the materials will be deducted from the total refund.

If you need transfer to a future program within the 11 business days notice period, a $150 transfer fee will be collected at that time. Transfers will be effective 1 week after notice has been provided and fees must be paid at that time. Recordings will be available for workshops prior to the transfer effective date. Your registration is fully transferable to another person for the same program and session with no fees.

There are no refunds available for individual workshops or special events. Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. Reschedules for the next available date are also accepted for individual workshops up to 8 business days prior to the originally scheduled date. Reschedules are not available for special events.

If you are unable to attend a program, workshop or event and are not eligible for a reschedule or refund, and want to attend the session live, consider offering your seat to a friend or colleague. They will love you!

Notice for all cancellations, reschedules, format changes and transfers must be given by emailing [email protected]

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San Francisco Wine School is the largest wine school in the U.S., offering a comprehensive approach to wine study. With a state-of-the-art facility and industry-leading instructors, they provide educational programs and workshops for serious students and wine enthusiasts to advance their careers or pursue their passions.

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