The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is proud to announce that Henkell Freixenet has joined its international supporter community as a major supporter.
This builds on a previous collaboration at the IMW’s International Symposium in Germany, where Henkell Freixenet supported the opening dinner for 500 guests. As part of the agreement, Henkell Freixenet will host an annual five-day seminar at the Freixenet winery in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Spain (below). The seminar will provide stage two MW students with unparalleled access and insight into the facility’s world class operation and will also provide them with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the Penedès region and sparkling winemaking.
Scheduled to commence in 2026 as part of the 2025-26 study programme, this marks the first time that a student seminar has been held in Spain and expands the offering to six countries worldwide.
“We are delighted to formalise our relationship with Henkell Freixenet, whose breadth of knowledge and expertise, particularly in the sparkling wine category, will offer immense value to students and MWs alike,” said IMW chief executive Julian Gore-Booth. “The opportunity to host our first student seminar in Spain is particularly exciting, and will provide an invaluable opportunity to our students.”
Henkell Freixenet’s head of communications, Vanessa Lehmann, added: “The IMW is a prestigious network in the international wine business, bringing together excellence, expertise and forward-thinking wine professionals from across the industry.
“As a company deeply rooted in sparkling and still wines, we believe that supporting education and sharing knowledge are essential to shaping the future of wine – it is a great honour for Henkell Freixenet to become an official supporter of the IMW.”
