At La Cava de Piñero, we believe that wine deserves to be served with the knowledge, care and respect it requires. Every bottle tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition, and we are committed to helping restaurants present it in a way that enhances the dining experience and delivers outstanding customer service.
Our mission is to promote wine culture by supporting our clients through continuous training tailored to the needs of their teams.
For more than 14 years, we have been providing restaurant professionals across the Canary Islands with personalised training, wine consultancy, wine tasting sessions and expert guidance in developing wine lists.
For restaurants committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences, the front-of-house team plays a vital role. Today's guests expect much more than excellent food—they value every aspect of the experience, and wine is an essential part of that journey.
As every restaurant operates differently, we tailor our training programmes to the specific needs of each business, taking into account its style of service and the experience of the team responsible for serving wine.
Our specialist training for hospitality professionals covers the following areas:
By understanding your guests' preferences, budget and dining occasion, your team will learn how to make confident, personalised wine recommendations that enhance every meal.
Learn how to open, decant and serve wine correctly and elegantly while developing advanced service techniques, including:
Learn how to combine food and wine to create memorable dining experiences. Training includes:
Learn how to confidently manage the different situations that may arise when serving wine, always providing guests with a professional, knowledgeable and welcoming experience.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the world of wine through training covering:
For clients who request our consultancy services, we provide training sessions focused on tasting and gaining an in-depth understanding of the wines they will be serving in their restaurants.
These sessions combine sensory wine tasting, helping participants identify aromas, flavours and the distinctive characteristics of different wine styles, with detailed information about the specific wines selected for their wine lists.
Following the tasting sessions, we cover the fundamentals of wine inventory management, helping restaurants minimise slow-moving stock, optimise stock rotation and manage their wine selection more efficiently.
For restaurants beginning to work with us, we complement our comprehensive front-of-house training with an introduction to everything La Cava de Piñero can offer as a wine distributor.
We exclusively represent more than 150 wineries from the Canary Islands, Spain and around the world, giving our clients access to a portfolio of over 700 wines to enhance and diversify their wine lists.
Through this comprehensive approach, our training equips hospitality professionals with the knowledge and confidence to stand out in the industry and deliver exceptional wine service.
Our innovative concept combines a contemporary wine shop with an integrated tasting room, making wine education accessible to everyone, regardless of their previous knowledge or experience.
We believe that the best way to learn about wine is by enjoying it. That is why we design engaging, interactive training sessions tailored to every level of experience.
Our wine shop also regularly hosts new wine launches and winery presentations for both hospitality professionals and private wine enthusiasts, helping to promote and share wine culture with beginners and experienced wine lovers alike.
Alongside our professional training programmes, we also offer introductory wine tasting courses for private individuals.
Participants learn the fundamentals of wine tasting while exploring many other aspects of the world of wine, including how different wines are made, how to open and store a bottle correctly, and the cultural and historical background of both wineries and wine-producing regions.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualification is one of the world's most prestigious and internationally recognised certifications in wine, spirits, sake and, more recently, beer.
In Gran Canaria, these highly respected courses are delivered by Canarias Wine Academy at La Cava de Piñero, providing a unique opportunity for anyone wishing to deepen their wine knowledge.
The academy currently offers WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Wines, with Level 3 coming soon, giving participants a solid foundation in wine tasting, wine regions, winemaking and food and wine pairing.
Obtaining a WSET qualification enables students to develop both technical knowledge and sensory skills while opening up new career opportunities in fields such as sommellerie, hospitality, wine distribution and oenology.
The teaching methodology combines theory with practical tasting, ensuring that students understand how different factors influence the character and quality of wine. As a globally recognised qualification, WSET also provides graduates with valuable opportunities throughout the international wine industry.
Through its partnership with La Cava de Piñero, Canarias Wine Academy offers exclusive, high-quality wine education for those looking to advance their knowledge and careers within the wine sector.