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October 2026

Territori Efervescent

On a fizz-filled day, the town of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia will host Territori Efervescent, a showroom for Catalan sparkling wines from emerging producers, whose names will be revealed shortly. Admission includes a 25 cl Lehmann Glass Premium glass, which attendees can take home with them.List of producers: La Salada, Vinestar, Viader, Vinya Lluny, Pardas, Mas Candí, Mas Palou, La Fita, Cal Tiques, Orda Vins, Anna Serra, Heretat Can Serra, Cisteller, Dumenge, Enlaire, Esteve i Gibert, La Font de Jui, Finca Parera, Cairons, Can Lleó de la Vilanoveta, Casa Jou, Ca l'Eugeni, Bufadors and Anima Mundi.

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Navarra on Tour

A roadshow organised by the Navarra Designation of Origin (DO Navarra) that tours various Spanish cities to showcase just how much there is still to discover about Navarra’s wines. The event includes meet-and-greets with wineries, professional showrooms, gastronomy, music and experiences open to the public. After Bilbao, Navarra On Tour will continue its tour of the Iberian Peninsula with stops in Madrid (19 October) and Gijón (9 November).

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Rioja: Classicism and the Avant-garde

Rioja is one of those regions that everyone thinks they know, yet which has never stopped evolving. This tasting will explore different ways of understanding Rioja, ranging from classic, recognisable wines to those that break new ground. It is an opportunity to compare styles, discover another side to one of Spain’s great wine regions, and understand why Rioja remains a region in constant flux.

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A tasting with Luis Seabra

A journey through the wines of this Portuguese producer, which combines tradition, identity and a contemporary perspective on the region, from the Douro to the Dão and Vinho Verde.

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A tasting with Maite Sánchez, of Arrayán

Maite Sánchez, winemaker at Arrayán, presents a double vertical tasting that will showcase the influence of the terroir on the character of her two flagship wines, El Bufón and La Suerte de Arrayán. Slate and granite soils go head to head, featuring four of her most notable vintages: 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2024

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French wines from the 2016 vintage

A tasting with the following wines: Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2016 (AOC Bordeaux), L'If 2016 (AOC Bordeaux), Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru 2016 (AOC Bourgogne), Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2016 (AOC Champagne), Domaine de la Renardière Vin Jaune 2016 (AOC Jura) y M. Chapoutier Hermitage Le Méal 2013 (AOC Rhône)

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5th Corpinnat Harvest Night

A unique evening to enjoy over 60 corpinnats from the 22 wineries of the collective brand, in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

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Corsica and the sciaccarellu variety

Sciaccarellu is a grape variety that has sometimes been described as a Pinot Noir growing amongst the Mediterranean scrub of Corsica. When blended, but particularly as a single-varietal wine, it produces fresh and vibrant wines. At this tasting organised by the Vine and Wine Association, wines from the island’s most prominent producers will be sampled: Comte Abbatucci Général de la Révolution Blanc 2023 (Vin de France), Domaine de Vaccelli Granit White 2022 (Ajaccio), Yves Leccia Sciaccaremu Rouge 2025 (IGP Ille de Beauté) and Clos Canarelli Rouge 2023 (Figari)

Ponfevin

Ponferrada Town Council is presenting the third edition of this wine fair, which features around twenty wineries from El Bierzo, including Godelia, Aurelio Feo, 13 Viñas, Valdecontina, Estévez, Cantariña, Pittacum and La Potra, amongst others.

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Dinner with Telmo Rodríguez

An opportunity to listen to and chat with the producer behind Remelluri and La Cía de Vinos, who has projects in various parts of Spain. An opportunity to listen to and chat with the producer behind Remelluri and La Cía de Vinos, who has projects in various parts of Spain.

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La Côte Chalonnaise

A selection of white and red wines from the 2024 and 2023 vintages to discover the identity of this region led by Luis Vida: Domaine de L’Evêché Reviller 2024, Domaine Michel Goubard & Fils 2024, Domaine Lagarde Clos de Chenôves 2024, Famille Masse Vieilles Vignes 2024, Domaine de Chamilly 2024, Cave de Bissey Cuvée Prestige 2023 and Domaine Bak Cuvée Olivia 2023

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Burgundy whites

The tasting will include the following wines: Philippe Pacalet Bulles 2022, Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2023, François Carillon Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien 2020, Verget Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)dit 2023, Olivier Leflaive Chassagne-Montrachet Pierres 2022, Domaine Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes 2024 and Pierre Morey Meursault Les Terres Blanches 2020

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A tasting with Jesús Madrazo

In 2019, one of the most renowned winemaking figures in 21st-century Rioja, Jesús Madrazo, launched his personal project in both Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Today, he presents a collection of the most notable vintages from his ‘Selección Jesús Madrazo’ range in both regions.

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Priorat with Jose Mas

José Mas, winemaker at Costers del Priorat and a Master of Wine candidate, presents a tasting dedicated to the wines of the Costers – those landscapes of steep slopes where viticulture is shaped by the terrain.

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End of Harvest at Perelada

Perelada celebrates the end of the harvest with a range of wine-related activities, from Tasta Swing on the golf course and grape-seed massages at the spa to a special visit to the Castle Museum. These are complemented by wine and food tastings, a local produce market, live music and entertainment for all ages.

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Wine Tasting Hosted by the Winemakers

El Lagar de Burgos wine shop, run by Paco Berciano and Maribé Revilla, together with Alma Vinos Únicos, hosts its annual show featuring producers such as Remelluri, Roda, Pago de Carraovejas, Gramona, Algueira, Luis Anxo Rodríguez, César Márquez, Cellar Pardas, Familia Peyrí and Arrelats, amongst many others. A great opportunity to taste superb wines in a relaxed atmosphere, open to everyone.

5th Blanca Lexitima Day

The Terras do Navia PGI, located in villages such as Negueira, A Fonsagrada and Navia de Suarna, in Lugo province, is organising an event to showcase its white wine variety. The programme includes a round-table discussion moderated by Jose Crusat, featuring Xose Antonio Meixide, Adrián Fernández, Roberto Regal and Mariña Fernández; two white wine tastings led by Mariña; and a tour of the vineyards. There will also be a lunch, for which registration is required.

Subsierra and VDP: Territories tasting

Cata de Territorios is an event organised by Subsierra, the association of producers from the Sonsierra region in Rioja, to foster dialogue between wine-producing projects with a distinct territorial identity. For this edition, the guest region will be VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), the historic German association of estates known for its work on provenance, quality and vineyard classification. During the event, there will be two masterclasses in English: 12:00: Old Vines, Great Sites – How old vines shape world-class wines and at 13:30: Can you taste limestone?

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Verema Experience in Bilbao

The Verema Experience returns to Bilbao with a wine fair and a guided tasting featuring the finest wines from the ADN Verema Guide: Tantum Ergo Exclusive 2015 (Bodegas Hispano+Suizas), Viña Satoshi Orange 2023 (Bodega Pago de la Boticaria), Viña Sastre Crianza, Marqués del Atrio Crianza 2021, Altrejo 2021 (Bodegas Cid Bermúdez), Monjardín Tempranillo Reserva 2019, Veguín de Murua Gran Reserva 2016 and Izadi El Regalo Tinto 2022.

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Unexpected Navarra

Eleven wineries and 11 wines from the DO Navarra will act as ambassadors to showcase the defining characteristics of this historic region: Pago de Cirsus, Cosechero de Olite, Irache, Alconde, Emilio Valerio, Marco Real, Unsi, Maximo Abete, Beramendi, Viña Aliaga and Amatria.

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Blind tasting with Álvaro Ribalta MW

A selection of wines chosen by the owner of Massal Selection to put attendees’ ability to identify grape varieties, regions, styles and winemaking techniques to the test. How much can we really identify in a wine when we know nothing about it?

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Atllantic vs Mediterranean

Two seas, two climates and two very different approaches to wine. In this tasting, Coalla contrasts the Atlantic influence with the Mediterranean one to explore how the terroir and climate can completely transform a wine’s character. A simple and enjoyable way to understand how factors such as temperature, humidity and proximity to the sea ultimately leave their mark in the glass.

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US wines

Wine-growing in the United States is mainly concentrated along the West Coast, stretching from California northwards to the states of Oregon and Washington. This tasting will feature wines from various regions: Stolpman La Cuadrilla Red Blend 2023, Beaux Frères Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Syrah 2021, Platt Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2023, Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth 2022 and Kistler Cuvée Natalie Pinot Noir 2022

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Rioja: a journey through four decades

Fernando Gurucharri will guide attendees on a journey through a collection of vintages from some of Rioja’s best-known labels, such as Viña Tondonia, Marqués de Cáceres, La Rioja Alta, Marqués de Riscal, CVNE and Remirez de Ganuza.

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Rioja Alavesa Wine Run

A new edition of the Rioja Alavesa Wine Run is taking place in Samaniego, with three categories: two races – one 10km and one 20km – and a 10km fun walk along paths and trails surrounded by vineyards. After the event, there will be a fair showcasing local wines and traditional local produce.

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Vella Terra

More than 85 producers from 13 different countries will be attending the Madrid edition of this natural wine fair, where visitors will be able to taste over 500 different wines. Among the Spanish producers will be Altolandón, Gratias, Finca La Font de Jui, La Salada, Loxarel, Malaparte, Mas Guineu, Mas Cándido, Mission, Vinos Al Margen and Vega Axialà, amongst others. After the event, there will be a dinner and party at La Caníbal. Check their site for tickets

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A trip to Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most prestigious wine-growing regions, where blending is a hallmark of the region and where grape varieties are routinely blended to achieve greater complexity and balance. The following wines will be tasted: Château Marjosse Blanksy Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2019, Château Haut Selve Blanc 2024, Château Prieuré-Lichine 2021, Pauillac from Château Latour 2020, Château Péby Faugères 2019, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2021 and Château de Rayne Vigneau 2022

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A journey through the history of wine

In this tasting, we will explore different periods and places in the history of wine through seven wines. A selection designed to illustrate how different civilisations, regions and winegrowers have interpreted wine, and how some of these perspectives remain relevant today: Pheasant’s Tears Kisi 2024 (Georgia), COS Pithos Rosso Nero d’Avola 2023 (Terre Siciliane IGT), Château Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Le Clos 2022 (AOC Pouilly-Fuissé – Burgundy), Barbeito Os Mestres Reserva Especial – R. Diogo & D. Niepoort (DOP Madeira), Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2021 (AOC Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux), Eisele Vineyard Altagracia 2013 (AVA Napa Valley) and Enric Soler Improvisació 2024 (Penedès)

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Gramona: Vintage wines and nibbles

Toni Pérez, Gramona’s national sales director, will be at Calcáreo presenting historic vintages of some of the Corpinnat winery’s most renowned wines, such as Tres Lustros, Enoteca and Celler Batlle.

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A tasting with Bodega Las Pedreras

An opportunity to discover Gredos, one of the most dynamic regions on the current Spanish wine scene, and to gain an insight into the work being done with the Garnacha grapes from Las Pedreras, led by Bárbara Requejo and Guzmán Sánchez.

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The wines of Thierry Germain

The Vine and Wine Association dedicates this session to one of the great vignerons of the Loire, whose wines are a model of purity and elegance, whilst remaining reasonably priced. Since 1992, he has been in charge of the Domaine des Roches Neuves, founded in 1850 near Saumur. The following wines will be tasted: Saumur Brut Bulles de Roche 2023, Saumur-Champigny Cuvée Domaine Rouge 2025, Saumur-Champigny Clos de L’Echelier Rouge 2024, Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied Rouge 2023, Saumur-Champigny Les Mémoires Rouge 2023, Saumur Blanc L’Insolite 2025, Saumur Blanc Terres Blanc Orange 2022, Saumur Blanc L’Echelier Blanc 2024, Saumur Blanc Clos Romans Blanc 2024