We invite you to discover the world of Spanish wine with a talk and tasting led by two distinguished professionals, endorsed by Grandes Pagos de España and the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV). During this workshop, you'll learn in a relaxed atmosphere about Spanish wine culture and its territory, within its historical, scientific, geographical, and even linguistic and human contexts.
Juan Manuel Bellver, a journalist specialising in wine and a connoisseur of wines with history and the history of wine, will discuss the past and present of Spanish wine. He'll highlight its inspiring role in the works of Spanish-speaking writers across different eras in his talk, "Spanish Wine: A History of Adventurers, Dreamers, and Poets."
Following this introduction, Bibi García, an oenologist and technical director of the Cortijo los Aguilares winery in Ronda, will present 6 wines from Grandes Pagos de España in a guided tasting. This will include a presentation and introduction to different wine types, delving into the grape, region, and winemaking process, along with a sensory analysis to appreciate differences in colour, aroma, and flavour.
Juan Manuel Bellver (Madrid, 1965) is a journalist specialising in wine, gastronomy, culture, and lifestyle. After a long career in journalism, since 2014 he has dedicated himself to company directorship, consulting, and investments in the wine sector. Before turning his passion into a profession, Bellver wrote weekly about wine and restaurants since 1991, becoming the youngest winner of the National Gastronomy Award (2001) granted by the Royal Spanish Academy of Gastronomy, of which he is now a full member. He is a founding member of the specialised website www.elmundovino.com and co-author of the book Los 1.001 vinos que hay que probar antes de morir (1,001 wines to try before you die). He is also a Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole de la République Française, Prud'homme de la Jurade de Saint-Émilion, Member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, and Cavaleiro de la Confraria do Vinho do Porto.
Founded in 2000, Grandes Pagos de España is a non-profit association of 31 prestigious wineries dedicated to single-estate production across Spain. Grandes Pagos de España promotes the ethos of Spanish winemaking, and to make wines of excellence in harmony with the soil, nature and climate of each vineyard.
This event is part of the programme Eat Spain Drink Spain.
