"The wine is full of stories," explained Ferran Centelles, the former sommelier of elBulli, during his presentation on the first day of The Wine Edition Wines from Spain congress, part of the liquid programming at Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España. If that’s true, the stories shared over the three days of the congress bring good news for the Spanish wine sector, which presented an innovative and seductive image. This included styles from lesser-known regions, natural wines riding the wave of current trends, and new names poised to become the next generation of greats in the years to come.
The space, driven by Foods & Wines from Spain, comprises a high value-added program that allows professionals attending the conference to firsthand experience the excitement of the Spanish wine offering—diverse and with its own identity—while also strengthening the brand image of these wines. The program attracted the interest of expert visitors, who praised sessions as engaging as those dedicated to volcanic wines, age-worthy whites, and the young producers who are making the biggest impact.