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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 VillamartaPlaza Romero Martínez, s/n, 11402, Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Spain
Phone
+34 913 497 100
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