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Cava Educator Advanced Level Certified (Live on-site course), 2026

Introduction to the course and explanation of the methodology applied and rules to obtain the Cava Educator Advanced Level diploma from the Cava Academy.

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Course price: 298€

  • Pre-enrolment free

Description

If you have come this far, your passion for Cava goes beyond simply enjoying a glass of this sparkling wine that sparks so much passion around the world. We welcome you to an open book, dedicated to learning more about the secrets and qualities of Cava.

The aim of this course is for you to become a Cava Educator with an advanced level, not only to enjoy this unique sparkling wine more, but also so that you can transmit this knowledge in your line of work, if you are a professional sommelier or dedicated to the world of wines; or for personal tastings and enjoyment, shared with friends and family.

In the following course, first live on-site, you will find and experience everything a Cava Educator needs to know: the history of Cava, the Designation of Origin, its Regulatory Council, the traditional production method, grape varieties permitted, origins and zoning, types and styles, classification, how to enjoy it, in addition to its multiple pairings and its great link with gastronomy.

We will also share all the news on the Cava D.O., such as the new segmentation and zoning regulations, which are one more example of the excellent quality of this D.O. You will learn to recognize all the different types and styles of Cava, in addition to distinguishing them from the rest of the world’s sparkling wines.

This course takes a face-to-face approach, starting at the Regulatory Council with a complete Masterclass and an exclusive blind tasting activity prepared for the occasion.

Moreover, the course also includes five guided experiences at different Cava wineries that will allow you to learn the Cava basis from a practical perspective, meet the producers and see what is behind each bottle: a world of culture, architecture, history, tradition, landscape and gastronomy. At the end of the course, you will have to test your knowledge on a final exam before receiving your Educator Advanced Level diploma in the closure ceremony.

Thus, once you finish the course will know Cava inside and out, its background and types, as well as being able to recognize them in tastings, making you a true Cava ambassador.

 

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH

The course will be held on-site in Cava region from Thursday 5th to Friday 6th February.

The estimated duration of the course is approximately 18 hours.

 

COURSE PRICE 

The price of this on-site course is: €298.

It includes: Intern transfers within Cava region, winery guided visits and tastings, 3 meals and one night accommodation in the heart of the region.

 

COURSE AGENDA


February 5th

Morning
Welcome session at D.O. Cava
Cava Masterclass & Blind tasting category session

Guided visit & lunch at a Guarda Superior winery

Afternoon
Guided visit to a sustainable  Cava winery

Guided visit to an integral producer Cava winery

Dinner at the hotel 


February 6th

Morning

Visit to a Cava laboratory guided by an oenologist

Gastronomic Cava experience right next to the vineyards

Afternoon

Final exam & closure session

 

KEY INFORMATION

- Pre-enrolment: Open from  17th November to 8th December.

- Evaluation of applications and selection of profiles: from 9th to 12th December.

- Registration: €298. Registration and payment: from 13th to 22nd December.

- Course dates: From 5th to 6th February 2026 (Check program).

- Limited number of places available.

- Language of the course: English

 

 


The agenda is subject to change or cancellation.

Due to the limited number of places, a careful selection of profiles will be made by the Cava Academy Committee formed by representatives of the Cava Regulatory Board and an external consultant according to the following criteria: Experience in the sector 40%, relevance to their current professional activity 30%, representativeness of the institution/organization to which they belong 30%. The selection will be based on the curriculum provided by each participant at the time of pre-registration for the course.

  • This module kicks off the course with an introduction to Cava, taking a look at its history and background, and its current position in the world, as well as explaining the creation of the Cava Designation of Origin, which is the consumer's guarantee of quality today.

  • This module is all about climate and geography, the vine cycle, planting densities and yields, the types of grapes suitable for making Cava, diseases that affect the vines, and the importance of sustainability and respect for the environment in D.O. Cava.

  • This module introduces the Cava production process from beginning to end, and the different stages of the harvest: pressing, first fermentation, coupage, clarification, tirage, second fermentation, the dosage or expedition liqueur, disgorgement, the finishing touches, and bottling.

  • This module covers contents related to yeasts, including the importance of Cava ageing, the process of autolysis and its organoleptic function.

  • This module presents the classification of Cava according to its sugar content or expedition liqueur, and the categories and types of Cava based on ageing. We’ll also be exploring the premium category of Cava de Guarda Superior de Paraje Calificado, the quality seals (marchamos) and the regulations and quality standards that make Cava a truly excellent product.

  • This module looks at how to serve Cava, explaining how to keep it at the right temperature, and which is the ideal type of glass to drink it in. You’ll have the opportunity to taste the Academy’s Cavas under the expert guidance of Pedro Ballesteros MW via a series of video tutorials.

  • In this module is all about enjoying Cava with food, studying the pairings and harmonies that give it a unique versatility.

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