The Canary Islands Wine Campus announces the opening of registration for the 8th edition of the Professional Sommelier Course, one of the most consolidated and prestigious training courses in the wine sector in the archipelago. Organised by the Protected Designations of Origin Ycoden Daute Isora and Islas Canarias – Canary Wine, the course will begin in February 2026 and will be held entirely in classroom mode.
With a clear professional vocation and a practical approach, this programme has become a reference for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of wine and other products linked to gastronomy and sensory culture.
Classroom and specialised training
The course has a total duration of 275 hours, distributed between the months of February, March, April, May, June and July, and will be given in the following timetable:
- Monday: from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 to 13:00
The training is 100% classroom-based, which allows direct and continuous experience with tasting, sensory analysis and practical work, essential elements in the training of a professional sommelier.
A comprehensive and cross-cutting programme
The syllabus comprehensively covers all the key areas of the profession, including:
- Viticulture and oenology
- National and international wine geography
- Sensory analysis and tasting technique
- Wine pairing and serving
- Duties and competencies of the sommelier
In addition, the course extends its focus to the tasting and knowledge of other products such as oils, coffees, beers, waters, cheeses, honeys, vermouth, spirits and tobacco, offering comprehensive training adapted to the current demands of the hotel and catering and gastronomic sector.
Reference teachers
One of the great values of the course is its teaching team, made up of professionals of recognised prestige at regional, national and international level, with extensive experience in teaching, sommelier, communication and sensory analysis. A guarantee of quality and constant updating of content.
Registration open
Places are limited, so the organisers recommend that you register in advance.
📌 More information and registration:
👉 https://ycoden.com/curso-de-sumiller/
With this eighth edition, the Canary Islands Wine Campus reaffirms its commitment to excellence in training, the promotion of local talent and the enhancement of Canary Islands wine both on and off the islands.
