August 2026

The former sommelier and now winegrower, based in Sanlúcar with vineyards in the Miraflores estate, presents the range of wines he makes under his brand Agrícola Calcárea.

For those on holiday or visiting wineries in Castile and León, Aranda de Duero is hosting a new edition of Sonorama, a festival featuring performances by 150 artists including Crystal Fighters, Iván Ferreiro, La Pegatina, Guitarrica De la Fuente, Rigoberta Bandini, Nacho Vegas, Ramoncín, Ladilla Rusa, Sexy Cebras, Niña Polaca, Carlos Ares, Ojete Calor, Love of Lesbian and Leiva, amongst others. As well as wine bars serving Ribera del Duero wines within the festival grounds, there will also be wine-tasting sessions.

The owner of Vintae, one of the most dynamic and innovative wine-producing groups since its inception in the 2000s, will be in Sanlúcar to host a tasting of some of the wines they produce in Rioja.

The aim of this event is to showcase the wines, cuisine and region of Barbanza, in A Coruña. On Friday 7th, at the Entre os Ríos winery in A Pobra, visitors can enjoy a tour of the vineyards, a tasting of gourmet preserves and a concert by Calequi and Las Panteras. On Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, the ‘wine tunnel’ will take place at the Pazo de Goiáns, featuring over 50 wines with Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) from Galicia, alongside performances by A Banda de Balbina and Carlos Blanco. More information to follow shortly.

The journalist and writer Jordi Melendo will be the master of ceremonies at this tasting, where guests will have the opportunity to sample single-vineyard sparkling wines from one of Champagne’s most respected winegrowers.

Five champagnes vs five wines from Sanlúcar

Chuchi Soto and his daughter Sara, of SotoManrique, present the wines they produce in Gredos and, more recently, in Mahína, Sanlúcar.

To coincide with this historic eclipse, Clos Mogador will host an outdoor dinner at the vineyard, where guests will be able to sample some of its Priorat wines, such as Nelín, Clos Mogador, Gratallops Roseta and Manyetes. There will be live music and eclipse-viewing glasses will be provided.

To celebrate this historic solar eclipse, Bodegas La Horra – which lies within the path of complete eclipse – is hosting an evening event featuring a guided tasting of Corimbo and Corimbo I, certified eclipse glasses, a gourmet dinner served at the table, live music and a bottle of Corumbo for every two people.

One of the most interesting activities on this month’s Valenciso Experiences programme for wine lovers is this vertical tasting of Valenciso white wine, led by Luis Valentín, who founded the Rioja winery alongside Carmen Enciso. Afterwards, three pinchos from La Arboleda will be served alongside the Valenciso Selección Especial 2020.

As part of Vifest, a series of sensory experiences centred on wine, today’s tasting is inspired by the natural cycle of the vineyard. From the awakening of spring to the stillness of winter, each wine will represent a season, an energy and a different way of experiencing time.

César Martínez, brand ambassador for the Ribera del Duero bodega, presents the Bordeaux-style reds from the winery, which is advised by Jean-Claude Berrouet.