Discover why Godello is turning heads and how Valdeorras—Galicia’s hidden gem—is shaping the future of Spain’s white wines.
Event details
Webinar
What’s behind Godello’s growing popularity, and why is Valdeorras central to its story? In this webinar, we’ll explore the unique attributes of this historic Galician wine region, known for its dynamic terroir and expressive white wines.
Godello, a native white grape of Galicia, is increasingly recognised for its vibrant acidity, mineral character, and remarkable aging potential, qualities that are deeply shaped by the terroir of Valdeorras.
Jorge Vila DipWSET, founder and director of the Galicia Wine Academy and author of Discovering the Wines of Galicia, will guide us through the microclimates, soils, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques that shape Valdeorras. With over 15 years of experience promoting Galician wines, Jorge offers expert insight into the evolution of the region and its growing international reputation.
Whether you're expanding your wine knowledge or looking to deepen your understanding of Spain’s diverse appellations, this session offers a valuable look into one of the country’s most exciting wine regions.
Speaker
Jorge Vila DipWSET
Founder and Director of the Galicia Wine Academy, Jorge Vila holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering but has devoted the past 15 years to wine education. He is a WSET Certified Educator and has held the WSET Diploma since 2022. In addition, he is a Spanish Wine Specialist (ICEX), a Spanish Wine Scholar (WSG), and a certified educator for several leading Spanish appellations, including D.O. Rioja, D.O. Cava, D.O. Jerez, and D.O. Jumilla.
Jorge is the author of Discovering the Wines of Galicia (2022), which will be published in English in 2025. He is also the creator of the Galician Wine Specialist online course.
David Martín García
APP Development Manager for EMEA at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading provider of wine, spirits, beer and sake qualifications. With over a decade of experience working closely with WSET Approved Programme Providers (APPs) across Europe and the Middle East, David has played a key role in expanding access to world-class drinks education throughout the region.
He works in close collaboration with the hospitality, distribution and educational sectors, ensuring that WSET’s globally recognised qualifications are delivered with consistency, quality, and relevance to local markets. David also leads a strategic project to enhance the knowledge of WSET Certified Educators, partnering with regional experts and organising immersive study trips—such as the Cava Certified Educator and the recent Jumilla Certified Educator courses.
A passionate advocate for impactful and accessible drinks education, David brings deep industry insight, stakeholder engagement, and a forward-thinking approach to advancing learning across EMEA.
This event does not necessarily constitute official WSET course material and should not be used as such.