Discover the world of Carignan
Event details
Join us as we explore the world of Carignan – a grape variety celebrated for its unique attributes and contribution to winemaking. In this session, we will learn about the grape’s origins, cultivation methods and the Catalan region where it thrives. Ferran Centelles DipWSET will explain the flavours and styles associated with Carignan wines, and uncover the reasons behind its appeal among wine enthusiasts.
This webinar is free to attend and open to anyone, no prior wine knowledge is needed. The new series of bitesize 30-minute webinars are ideal for beginners looking to learn more about wine.
Speakers
Ferran Centelles DipWSET, Wine Director, elBulliFoundation
Ferran Centelles has been linked to wine team at elBulli project since 1999. He was awarded Best Sommelier in Spain in 2006 (Ruinart), National Gastronomy Award in 2011 and WSET Best Alumni 2020. He lectures wine in many schools through Spain, Chile and Colombia. He holds the WSET Diploma and the Advanced Level of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He is a regular judge in international competitions such as Decanter World Wine, where he is the regional co-Chair for Spain. Furthermore, Ferran is the President of the Sommelier Jury at the Taste Institute (Bruxelles). Nowadays, he is the Spanish specialist for www.jancisrobinson.com. His main occupation is linked to elBullifoundation as a Drinks Director. He is in charge of the content of “Bullipedia: Sapiens del Vino”, a full wine encyclopedia devoted to gather the wine knowledge for future sommeliers. He has also published three wine books.
Alba Balcells Barril, Manager Director, INCAVI
This event does not necessarily constitute official WSET course material and should not be used as such.