We are thrilled to announce WSET School London's first-ever Diploma study trip to Spain, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore two of the country’s most distinctive wine regions: the cool, Atlantic-influenced Rías Baixas DO, and the hot, high-altitude Jumilla DO in the southeast.
Event details
This is a one-of-a-kind chance to deepen your understanding of regional contrast, grape variety expression, and viticultural practice, all while engaging directly with top producers and experts on the ground. From Albariño to Monastrell, and much more in between, this immersive trip offers a powerful lens into the diversity and dynamism of Spanish wine today.
Please note: this trip is exclusively available to current WSET School London Diploma students and we'll prioritise those taking their D3 exam in May 2026. Full T&Cs are listed at the bottom of the page.
Trip overview
- Dates: 26 October – 01 November 2025
- Cost: £850
- Places available: 20
- Regions visited: Rías Baixas DO & Jumilla DO
- What’s included:
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- All meals
- All scheduled transport within Spain (including train from Galicia to Albacete)
- All bodega visits, tastings and masterclasses
- What’s not included:
- Flights or travel to/from Spain
- Airport transfers outside of scheduled pick-up/drop-off
What makes this trip special?
- Explore two dramatically different DOs – from the granite and clay soils and ocean breezes of Rías Baixas to the arid limestone plains of Jumilla
- Compare cool vs warm climates, Atlantic vs continental influences, and traditional vs modern winemaking approaches
- Learn about the regions' flagship varieties: Albariño, Monastrell, and supporting grapes
- Understand the impact of soil, altitude, training systems, and production styles through first-hand experience
- Be part of the first Spanish field trip ever offered by WSET School London – a truly unique and invaluable learning experience for Diploma students
Travel information
- Arrival: Make your way to Santiago de Compostela Airport or Porto Airport by 05:00 PM on Sunday 26 October for a group transfer to the hotel in Vigo
- Departure: The trip ends with a group transfer to Alicante Airport on the morning of Saturday 01 November from Jumilla town
Provisional itinerary
A detailed itinerary will be shared closer to the time.
- 26 October: Arrival in Santiago de Compostela
- 27–28 October: Visits and masterclasses in Rías Baixas DO
- 29 October: Train transfer to Albacete
- 30–31 October: Visits and masterclasses in Jumilla DO, concluding with a celebratory farewell dinner
- 1 November: Morning transfer to Alicante Airport
This study trip has been specially designed for Diploma students, offering an unforgettable deep dive into regional identity, contrast, and winemaking philosophy – while connecting with passionate producers and fellow wine students.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Spain like never before, with expert-led tastings, exclusive access, and in-depth regional insight.
Terms and conditions
- This trip is exclusively available to current WSET School London Diploma students.
- After your payment has been received, you'll receive an email to confirm your book request. We’ll then carry out a quick verification to ensure you're currently enrolled as a Diploma student at WSET School London. If it turns out you're not an active Diploma student with us, we’ll unfortunately need to cancel your booking and issue a refund.
- The trip price does not include travel to and from Spain, airport transfers outside of our scheduled pick-up/drop-off times, or travel insurance.
Cancellations and transfers
- You may cancel or transfer your booking within two weeks of the booking date and receive a full refund.
- Requests made after two weeks will be considered on a case-by-case basis, up to one month before the trip start date. Refunds are not guaranteed.
- Cancellations made within one month of the trip start date are non-refundable.
- If you need to cancel, we’ll do our best to find a replacement for your spot. If successful, you’ll receive a full refund.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel the event. In such cases, a full refund or transfer will be offered.