Sala Príncipe – BWW HUB

Last year, the ‘Magnificent 7’ was too small for us to review the excellence of the wines from the Spanish designations of origin that are the protagonists of this great tasting in the Príncipe room of the Fira de Barcelona exhibition centre in Montjuic. The 7 became 10 with the DO Ribera del Duero. In this fifth edition of the Barcelona Wine Week, 10 wonderful wines have been selected, most of them white, but also a red and even a sparkling wine, from a DO Rías Baixas that continues to grow with wines that constantly gain more prestige driven by the pull that Spanish white wine is experiencing. The journalist and sommelier Ramon Francàs has selected from among fifty wines with an Atlantic soul the ten Magnificents that will star in this unrepeatable journey. The evolution of Rías Baixas wines has been extraordinary since their take-off on the market, which began in the 1980s, and continues unstoppable today.

Enoalma by enoAula&BWW pays tribute to the distinguished career of Custodio L. Zamarra, one of the most iconic figures in the world of sommellerie in Spain. For over five decades, Zamarra has been the soul of Zalacaín restaurant, where he served as sommelier with unmatched expertise. His deep knowledge of wine, dedication, and charisma have left an indelible mark on Spanish gastronomy, inspiring generations of sommeliers and elevating the art of service to new heights. We honor his person, his passion, and the excellence he demonstrated in this craft.

We will understand what a ''vino de pasto'' is, the return to the past on which the traditional fortified Andalusia that we know today was founded.

What was there and what was actually drunk 3 centuries ago?

Why is it now coming back as a trend and what does it mean for both the present and future consumption and understanding of it for new generations?

What varieties are made and how does the particular Jerez terroir intervene in the wide diversity of these wines?

Is it the new Jerez 2.0?

All these questions will be addressed through a presentation on the evolution and history of these wines and through an interesting tasting of styles and projects that are leading the way today.