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About Last Night: Gregorian Chants and Timeless Villages

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Last evening, I had the privilege of visiting the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, where I experienced one of Spain’s most remarkable cultural traditions: the performance of Gregorian chants by the resident Benedictine monks. Hearing the voices of 23 monks resonate through the monastery’s magnificent Romanesque cloisters was quite captivating. The centuries-old chants, echoing […]

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Where Culinary Tradition, Monastic Heritage, and Wine Tourism Converge: A Remarkable Day in Castilla y León, Spain

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Today offered a powerful reminder that the best wine tourism experiences extend well beyond the vineyard. Our day began with a memorable culinary immersion at Monasterio Lerma, a historic monastery where we participated in a traditional clay-pot cooking workshop. Working with age-old techniques and local ingredients we made a traditional stew (one that is now

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Spanish Wine Tourism: Discovering the Hidden Treasures of the Arlanza Wine Route

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Over the coming days, I’ll be travelling through one of Spain’s most fascinating yet underappreciated wine tourism destinations – the Arlanza Wine Route in Castilla y León. While regions such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero often dominate the spotlight, Arlanza offers something refreshingly different: authentic medieval villages, centuries-old monasteries, underground wine cellars, remarkable gastronomy,

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Barcelona Wine Week 2026: Strengthening Spain’s International Wine Strategy

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The sixth edition of Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) concluded in 2026 with strong indicators of international expansion, commercial vitality, and sectoral influence, reaffirming its role as a strategic platform for positioning Spanish quality wine in global markets. Hosted at Fira de Barcelona, the event recorded 25,953 professional visitors, representing a 25% increase over the previous

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A Historic Milestone for DOCa Rioja: Raquel Pérez Cuevas Becomes First Female President

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In a landmark moment coinciding with its centennial, the DOCa Rioja Regulatory Council has appointed Raquel Pérez Cuevas as its first female president. Her election, supported by 99% of the council, signals a transformative step in Spain’s most prestigious wine appellation. Pérez Cuevas brings decades of leadership as CEO of Bodegas Ontañón and former vice-president

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Rioja Wine Tourism Surges to €197 Million in 2024

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Spain’s most important wine region, DOCa Rioja, witnessed unprecedented growth in wine tourism, setting new records in both visitor numbers and economic impact. According to the annual Wine Tourism Monitor presented by the Regulatory Council of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin, prepared in collaboration with Dinamiza Asesores, presented May 27 2025, the sector generated

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Spain Moves Toward Smaller Vineyards and Premium Wines

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Spain’s wine sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, preparing to undergo significant structural and strategic transformations over the next five years. According to the recently published report “Spanish Wine Market Forecasts 2025-2030: Strategic Analysis and Projections” by Vinetur on April 25, the nation’s future in the global wine market will be shaped by a decisive shift

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Duero Wine Fest 3rd Edition – Part l

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This morning Tim Atkin MW provided an overview of the “Present and Future of Duero Wines” at the opening ceremony of the “Third Edition Duero Wine Fest” which is held this year in Salamanca Congress Palace, Spain. This year’s motto “Building a value proposition from the territory” brings together foremost national and international trade experts,

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Announcing Liz Palmer is Guest Speaker at the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism

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I’m so thrilled to have been invited as a guest speaker at the upcoming 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism!! The topics for the 7th Edition include “Inclusive, Sustainable and Digital Wine Tourism: Building Stronger Territorial Cohesion” This yearly conference has become a leading international forum on trends, tools and opportunities to advance global

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Bodegas Familiares de Rioja leaves the Plenary Session of the Regulatory Council due to its strategic policy

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The Rioja Family Winery Association withdraws from the management tables of the Denomination of Qualified Origin (DOCa) Rioja, the Plenary of the Regulatory Council, and the Interprofessional of Rioja Wine, due to its disagreement with the strategic policy, which goes against the business model of the small and medium-sized wineries. The announcement was made public

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