Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Copa Jerez Forum 2025

The 11th edition of Copa Jerez Forum will take place on June 2, 2025, in the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Teatro Villamarta 

On June 2 takes place the first part of Copa Jerez, the Forum. A day dedicated to analysis and experience, placing wine at the center of the debate. The perfect opportunity for sommeliers, restaurateurs, chefs and wine lovers to travel to the Marco de Jerez, expand their knowledge with renowned professionals and discover, along with great local experts, the latest trends in sherry oenology. This activity is part of the Spain Food Nation Campaign, an initiative of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment and MAPA, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Sessions will feature speakers such as Chefs Xanty Elías or Carme Ruscalleda among others, covering a wide range of topics related to gastronomy, wine innovation, and the cultural relevance of Jerez in contemporary cuisine.

In parallel, Copa Jerez will offer immersive experiences, including winery visits, tasting sessions, and networking events, allowing attendees to explore the full richness of the Jerez region and its winemaking legacy.

PROGRAMME:

09:00 Opening of doors, accreditation and inauguration

09:30 - 10:15 Archaeogastronomy of the ages of wine, from Columela to the Marco de Jerez

Manuel León - Researcher. Scientific Director of Arqueogastronomía

10:20 - 11:00 Flavours of Mexico and its pairing with Sherry

Oswaldo Oliva - Chef at Lorea Restaurant

Leticia Álvarez - Sommelier at Lorea Restaurant

11:05 - 11:50 Sustainable gastronomy, is it possible?

Juanlu Fernández - Chef at Restaurante Cañabota*

Xanty Elías - Chef at Restaurante Finca Alofiz *

David Villalón - Sommelier at Restaurante Angelita

12:00 - 12:35 Biological under 15º

Cristina Lasanta - Professor and researcher at the UCA

12:40 - 13:30 History as the thread of a gastronomic experience

Paco Morales - Chef at Restaurante Noor ***

13:40 - 14:15 Steak Tartar & Sherry Wines

Adrián Collantes - Chef at La Barra de la Tasquería Restaurant - Winner of the Best Steak Tartar in Spain Competition

Salvador García Arbós - Journalist and Organiser of the Best Steak Tartar in Spain Competition

Carlos Maribona - Gastronomic Journalist

16:00 Doors open for the afternoon session

16:45 - 17:15 Wines and Pairing, the challenge of training in the 21st century

Gonzalo Parras - Professor Basque Culinary Center

Elisa Ucar - Director of EDA Drinks & Wine Campus

17:20 - 18:00 Juli Soler, El Bulli and the Marco de Jerez

David Seijas - Sommelier

Isabelle Brunet - Sommelier

Lucas Paya - Sommelier

Raúl Igual - Sommelier

Eloy Sánchez - Sommelier

18:05 - 18:45 Jerez from Jerez

Juanlu Fernández - Chef at Restaurant Lu, Cocina y Alma **

Dolce Nilda - Head waitress at Restaurant Lu, Cocina y Alma **

18:55 - 20:00 Jerez y El Misterio del Palo Cortado 10 years later... Live soundtrack

Antonio Saura - Producer

Jose Luis Lopez Linares - Film Director

Jorge Magaz - Musician and Composer

Juan Manuel Belver - Journalist

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Address

Teatro Villamarta
Plaza Romero Martínez, s/n, 11402, Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Spain

Phone

+34 913 497 100

Website

www.icex.es

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