The Madrid Wine Academy (MAWA), and your neighborhood sommeiller Nacho, are back! For a 3-part wine education (and tasting!) series. You can join for 1, 2, or all 3 ... Perfect for cozy autumn Wednesday evenings.

Here's the plan:

September 30 (Day 1) - Introduction to climate and main types of Spanish wines, including sparkling and fortified. Introduction to main grape varieties and the location of main producing regions. Tasting of 6 wines of different styles and regions that show what we have learned in the theory.

October 7 (Day 2) - Introduction to the three biggest Denominations of Origin in Spain: Rioja DOCa; Ribera del Duero DO; Priorat DOCa. Their growing environment, grape growing, style and regulations. Tasting of 2 wines of each region (6 total).

October 14 (Day 3) - Introduction to new, thriving Denominations of Origin in Spain: grapes, styles and geography. Tasting of 6 wines of different styles and regions that show the diversity of Spanish wines.

60€ per class or 150€ for all 3!

A few more details are available on Nacho's "Summiller del Barrio" website, but registration is only here with ACM.

Coming Soon! October 20/21 

Is Summer Over Yet? Check back for the date and venue soon!

ACM Members: Free
ACM Member Guests: €10 (registered together)
Non-Members: €15

As always, your first drink and light bites are included.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Happy Hour Cancellation Policy:
We are no longer able to process refunds for Happy Hour registrations.

For paid registrations, if you cancel before the event, the amount paid will remain as a credit on your account for a future American Club of Madrid event.

If your plans change, please cancel your registration through “My event registrations” in your Wild Apricot account. This opens up the spot for someone else and allows us to apply the credit properly. Having trouble canceling online? Email us at admin@americanclubofmadrid.com and we’ll help.

Madrid Wine Country Day Trip!

Join the American Club of Madrid for a day outside the city at Las Moradas de San Martín on Saturday, October 31.

We’ll enjoy a winery visit and wine tasting, visit the historic Monastery of Santa María la Real de Valdeiglesias, and finish with lunch together at 7 Capillas in San Martín de Valdeiglesias.

Private round-trip transportation from Moncloa

Winery visit & wine tasting

⛪ Historic monastery visit

️ Group lunch at 7 Capillas (lunch paid separately)

€55 per person

Limited to just 16 guests

Departure: 9:15 AM from Moncloa

Return: Moncloa in the afternoon

Exact meeting point and final details will be sent directly to registered participants.

Spaces are very limited, so reserve early!

Election Night Nerves!? 

Distract yourself for a few minutes and attend the ACM's Annual General Assembly!

The Bylaws say we have to do it, so we make it fun

Come find out more about the inner-workings of the ACM!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 7pm

+Drinks and Snacks afterward

First Workplaces / Torre Realia

P.º de la Castellana 216, 28046 Madrid

*** Please Note. This is a Members Only Event ***

Save the date!

SAVE THE DATE!

for ACM's Amazing, Annual 

Thanksgiving Dinner!!

ON THE DAY

Thursday, 26 November 2026

Novotel Center Hotel

Unlimited Turkey and Sides Buffet 

Live Music, Photo Booth, Raffle, Kids’ Entertainment, Friends and Fun!