Gastronomic Tasting & Sensory Analysis Workshops

Gastronomic consultant, sommelier, taster and mixologist, since 2005, currently works as a freelance advisor for companies producing and distributing food and beverages, hospitality and event planning, both in Spain and internationally. Best Sommelier of Spain “Golden Nose” 2012, world runner-up in the “Habanosommelier International Contest” 2010, finalist in the UAES competition. “Best Sommelier in Spain” from 2009 to 2013, winner of the “Origin” mixology competition by Schweppes 2011 and recently winner of the international “Cata Pro” competition at the Madrid Coffee Fest 2025, among other titles and recognitions. Expert in sensory analysis of wines, spirits, mixology, cocktails, coffee, cigars and gastronomic products. Trainer in food and beverage management, HR management in the hospitality industry, gastronomic marketing, customer service and negotiation and suggestive selling techniques. Diploma in “Olfactional Techniques” (Ysios Elite Program by Alexandre Schmitt. Ferrán Adriá Chair, Camilo José Cela University), graduated as Coffee Expert by the Illy program of the Università del Caffè of Trieste, graduate in sommelier and oenology and trainer approved by the CRDO Jerez- Xérès- Sherry and Manzanilla of Sanlúcar de Barrameda Since 2018, within its professional brand, it has been launching its own selection of various brands of premium beverages (wines, spirits and coffee) and gourmet food (acorn-fed Iberian pork products, foie gras, extra virgin olive oils, preserves, cheeses, salted and smoked foods) for the Horeca and end consumer channels nationwide. Similarly, he has been collaborating since 2020 as a prescriber of gourmet foods and beverages on Amazon with his own online sales section: https://www amazon es/shop/josejoaquincortes