Gonzalez Byass gets on the bandwagon of the digital training trend that is growing so much lately. The renowned winery of the Denomination of Origin Jerez just presented Sherrymaster by Tio Pepe. A whole initiation course so that those interested can discover the wines that are born in Jerez from the beginning. Of vineyard to the winery, its process of elaboration and aging and even how to identify them in a cata or bring them to the table. This wine learning experience is aimed at all types of public sherrylover. You want to know more? We reveal all the keys to the master here
This is how Jerez wines are
Putting this initiative born in Jerez in context a bit, we remind you that talking about the sherry wines It is not to mention any products whatsoever. Because the wide and varied wine range from this southern region has led its wineries and bottles to be very prestigious nationally and internationally. All of them reflect a long history of that welcoming character of the Andalusians. But also of adaptation to the new times, to clients and visitors of the area. In this sense, the claim that has a Sherry worldwide identifies uniquely with the Jerez wine, unmatched. You just have to search the Internet for this term to realize this.
For all tastes and occasions, these wines enjoy some "Sensory characteristics whose variations and nuances rarely coincide in other parts of the world of wine". This is how its own architects define the product. In this way, you can find a very wide catalog that moves between different colors. From the palest to the darkest. Its general classification goes through the drier (chamomile, fine, amontillado, palo cut and fragrant); the generous of liquor (pale cream medium y cream) and even already natural sweets (Muscat and Pedro Ximénez).
First platform e-learning
With this pioneer sherrymaster, in the winery they premiere the first platform e-learning dedicated to the wines of Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz). Fans of these wine products, students of oenology or hospitality, room managers and sommeliers are invited to learn about the basic aspects that characterize bottles with DO Jerez. In addition, the training activity goes through a theoretical-practical content together with a tasting in streaming to be directed by the family winemaker Gonzalez ByassAntonio Flores. In this way, those interested can put their knowledge in their mouths without even leaving their home.
The commitment to this distance learning goes through 23 lessons in total that are divided into 5 big blocks:
- The Viticulture of Jerez wine
- Elaboration and aging
- Mixology
- Sherry wine in the room
- Initiation Tasting
Each of these parts and their internal divisions will be taught through audiovisual content in which teachers in the field will participate, all of them Gonzalez Byass. In addition, other support and supplementation material will be available to the student, which can be downloaded to consult when needed. At the time, place and even device you want. It is the advantage of the initial and continuous online that reaches this sherrymaster. You can check the information you need about him on his own website.
Set of 6 sherry wines with Sherrymaster
Of course, for the virtual meeting with the winemaker, those enrolled in this introductory course will receive at their homes a set with up to 6 sherry wines. In this practical way, students will be able to taste each of the different bottles while they follow the specialist to the other side of the screen. During the development of this appointment you will also be able to raise doubts or issues that have arisen throughout the master. Because right after that meeting with the Jerez-born teacher, the digital learning will be terminated, receiving as proof a certificates issued by the winery and signed by himself Flowers.
The wines that will be part of the specific case for the course are the following: Fino Tío Pepe, Amontillado Viña AB, Oloroso Alfonso, Palo Cortado Leonor, PX Nectar and Cream Solera 1847. In short, with this innovative sherrymaster, from González Byass and the Regulatory Council of the DO Jerez Xeres Sherry want to disseminate the knowledge about a product of recognized quality in the sector. The total price of the master is 95 €. If you are interested in discovering the world of Jerez, you can now sign up!