October 06 2026
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Events
New for 2026:
Ferran Centelles of elBulli Foundation Joins Wine Masterclass Lineup
One of the world's leading authorities on Spanish wine, Ferran Centelles, former sommelier at the legendary El Bulli restaurant, continues to shape the global wine conversation through his work with the elBulliFoundation. This year, he will join our distinguished lineup of speakers and will lead two of the program's masterclasses.
Foods from Spain Launches Workshop Series
Discover Spain through a series of engaging workshops led by renowned food experts and artisan producers. From rare Grandes Pagos de Olivar extra virgin olive oils and exceptional regional cheeses from Murcia to creative surf-and-turf pairings, each session offers a unique opportunity to explore the craftsmanship, innovation, and diversity that define Spain's culinary excellence.
Event Highlights:
● Walk-Around Tasting (1:00 – 5:00 PM)
o Explore 50+ stations showcasing a premium selection of Spanish wines, spirits, and gourmet foods, including a Discovery Zone featuring producers and products new to the U.S. market.
o Foods from Spain Workshop Series (Pre-registration required): Discover Spain through a series of engaging workshops led by renowned food experts and artisanal producers. From rare Grandes Pagos de Olivar extra virgin olive oils and exceptional regional cheeses from Murcia to creative surf-and-turf pairings, each session offers a unique opportunity to explore the craftsmanship, innovation, and diversity that define Spain's culinary excellence.
o Meet producers, importers, buyers, and industry professionals while exploring the exceptional diversity and quality of Spain's food and beverage industry.
Masterclasses (Pre-registration required):
o Cava & Sherry: Biological and Limestone Magic (11:00 am – 11:45 am) Ferrán Centelles:
An exclusive tasting journey into the world of aged Cavas and Fino and Amontillado Sherries, where limestone terroir and biological ageing create extraordinary depth, elegance, and complexity. Enjoy these exceptional wines alongside premium Iberian ham in a pairing that epitomizes Spanish gastronomy.
o Albariño Wines of D.O. Rías Baixas (1:15 – 2:00 PM) Dave Yoshida, MS: Elevated Expressions of Albariño
o Vinos de Pago and Small D.O.s (1:30 – 2:15 PM) Ferrán Centelles: Uncompromising Terroir:
Discover the authenticity, diversity, and prestige of some of Spain's most distinctive wines, where unique terroirs, limited production, and a strong sense of place create wines with remarkable personality and character.
o Campo de Borja Garnachas Históricas (2:45 – 3:30 PM) Evan Goldstein, MS: Ancient Vines, Exceptional Terroirs, and the Future of Historic Garnacha:
This masterclass will explore how old vines produce wines of greater complexity, distinctive character, and remarkable ageing potential. It will showcase the pioneering Garnachas Históricas project of DO Campo de Borja, developed in collaboration with the Public Universities of Navarra and Zaragoza, which demonstrates the exceptional quality, authenticity, and aromatic expression of Garnacha grown from historic vineyards
Drawing on four years of research, the project highlights the importance of preserving this unique viticultural heritage and its deep connection to terroir, while introducing an innovative methodology to scientifically verify and certify the true age of these historic vineyards.
o Grandes Pagos de España (4:15 – 5:00 PM) Cheryl Stanley & Adolfo Hornos A Spanish Terroir Mission
Where we are
Trade Commission of Spain in New York (Embassy of Spain)
405 Lexington Ave, 47th Floor (New York, NY 10174)