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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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Exclusive Interview with Patricia and María Balbás of Bodegas Balbás – By Liz Palmer

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In 2024, Juan José Balbás and Clara de la Fuente entrusted the stewardship of Bodegas Balbás, one of Spain’s most historic wineries, to their daughters, Patricia and María Balbás. This transition marked a significant moment in the winery’s history, as the sisters assumed responsibility as the seventh generation of the Balbás family to lead the

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Wine Review: Two Wines from Marqués de Riscal [voted #1 Vineyard in the World]

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Marqués de Riscal Located in the picturesque Basque Country, the Marques De Riscal winery in Elciego, Spain, is a beacon of viticultural excellence. This historic winery, founded in 1858, has recently been voted the #1 vineyard in the world by the World’s Best Vineyards 2024 and received the Best Vineyard in Europe Award. The winery’s

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Duero Wine Fest 3rd Edition – Part 2

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Juan García-Gallardo, Vice President of Junta de Castilla y León opened the Duero Wine Fest 3rd Edition this week in the beautiful Spanish Renaissance city of Salamanca. He stated that wine is “one of the oils” of the economy of Castilla y León and the its importance. “It is a fundamental part of the economy

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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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Wines of Spain

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

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

Rioja Wine Tourism Surges to €197 Million in 2024

Exclusive Interview with Patricia and María Balbás of Bodegas Balbás – By Liz Palmer

Wine Review: Two Wines from Marqués de Riscal [voted #1 Vineyard in the World]

Duero Wine Fest 3rd Edition – Part 2

Duero Wine Fest 3rd Edition – Part l

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

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

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