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Great Match 2022 Schedule
Spain's Great Match: San Francisco will feature robust importer/winery portfolio stations, regional tours, educational seminars, and food and wine pairing challenges featuring top tier sommeliers of the east coast. Learn about the most important and lesser-known exciting Spanish grape varieties and regions while tasting your way through Spain or by attending one or more of the tasting seminars.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
11:00am - 12:30pm | Trade & Press Seminar 1
“Cava’s Quest for Quality” Led by Rick Fisher DipWSET
While many of us are familiar with Cava, you might not know that it had the highest exports of any Spanish DO in 2021. Come find out what the bubbly buzz is all about! Brut, Extra Brut, Rosé … and what about Guarda Superior? There have been many positive changes in recent years: the new zoning plans draw attention to Cava’s distinctive terroirs, while the Cava de Guarda Superior classification elevates the understanding of quality in Spain’s iconic and versatile sparkling wine. You’ll learn it all here.
- Molí Parellada Mercat Brut NV
- Canals & Munné Dionysus Brut Nature Reserva Organic 2019
- Roger Goulart Reserva Organic 2018
- Agustí Torelló Mata Rosat Brut Reserva 2019
- Alta Alella Mirgin Brut Nature Gran Reserva Rosé 2018
- Can Sala Cava de Paraje Brut Nature 2008
12:30pm - 4:30pm | Trade & Press Tasting
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Trade & Press Seminar 2 | “Exploring Castilla y León”
From León to Bierzo, Rueda to Ribera del Duero… and so much more. Castilla y Léon, the largest of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions, produces Spain’s most extensive range of Vino de la Tierra wines which embody the creativity and innovation of the region’s avant-garde winemakers. The modern-day Spanish wine revolution started here.
Join us to discover what’s happening in this hot bed of quality, diversity, and innovation. Led by a Master Sommelier, this informative session will include wines from five prominent regions showcasing diversity in grapes and styles, punctuated by a few accompanying ‘local’ dishes.
- Pardevalles Albarín 2021, Tierra de León DO
- Bodegas y Viñedos del Linaje Garsea 2021, Rueda DO
- Wines & More Ribas del Cua Joven 2020, Bierzo DO
- Bodegas Bigardo Maldito Parné 2019, Toro DO
- Bodega Matarromera Prestigio 2016, Ribera del Duero DO
Sommelier-led Varietal Deep-dives
Speed dating has never been more fun! Throughout the afternoon, a trio of Master Sommeliers will take it in turns to conduct a series of 20-minute tastings, each focused on introducing you to a signature Spanish grape variety. Whether a quick sip or lasting love affair, don’t miss this opportunity to become acquainted with some of Spain’s finest! Timing is everything -- these sessions are first-come, first-served.
2:30pm - 2:50 pm | 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Mini Varietal Dive: Albariño, led by Catherine Fallis MS
- Licia Albariño 2020, Rías Baixas DO
- Pazo De Lusco 2020, Rías Baixas DO
- Familia Torres Pazo Das Bruxas 2020, Rías Baixas DO
- Pazo Baión Albariño 2020, Rías Baixas DO
3:30pm - 3:50 pm | 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Mini Varietal Dive: Garnacha, led by Evan Goldstein MS
- Petulante Rosé Pét Nat 2020, Punctum Biodynamic Family Vineyards, Castilla VdT
- Bodegas Volver Quinta Del 67 2019, Almansa DO
- Marqués de Cáceres Garnacha 2019, Cariñena DO
- Alto Moncayo Veraton 2018, Campo de Borja DO
- Scala Dei Prior 2018, Priorat DOCa
