The 35th Salon de Gourmets to showcase the best Wines of Spain

The best wines in Spain will be showcased at this year’s edition of the Salon de Gourmets, which will take place from April 25 to 28, 2022, at Ifema Madrid.  The Salon Gourmets is a faithful reflection of the trends and novelties of the gourmet market in Spain. Being one of the largest wine producers in the world, 40% of the products present at the XXXV edition of the Salón Gourmets (SG) is wine.

The wineries that will fill the stands of halls 4, 6 & 8, either privately or institutionally increase yearly. Whites, reds, rosés or, sparkling wines, from the different areas of Spain. Rioja, Rueda, Rías Baixas or Jumilla, from the traditional to the newer bodegas.  Osborne, LAN, Cuatro Rayas, Arzuaga, Avelino Vegas, Torelló, Gonzalez Byass, Cune, Zamora Company, Gil Family States, Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos, Grupo Yllera, Viña Pedrosa-Hnos.Pérez Pascuas, Bodegas Protos, Dehesa de los Canónigos, Habla, Masaveu Bodegas or Pradorey and Barbadillo,  is just a sample of the wine exhibitors of those who will be present and who, year after year, place their trust in the Salon de Gourmets to show their new vintages,  at their stand or via multiple tastings and activities organized around wine.

Tastings will take place, such as the one offered by Perrier - Jouët Belle Époque, Ramón Bilbao, Corpinnat or Familia Torres.  Once again they will show off the quality of their wines to visitors as well as their sustainability projects, giving added value to the oenological panorama.

Activities such as the 27th Spanish Sommelier Championship, Tierra de Sabor, co-sponsored by Protos, where the Best Sommelier in Spain will be chosen, who will represent Spain at the World Sommelier Championship organized by ASI (Association de la Somellerie Internationale).

The Wine Tunnel, a space dedicated exclusively to wine

The commitment to the quality of the wine sector is showcased at the  XXVI Wine Tunnel/MAPA   which allows visitors to get a closer view of the Spanish wine scene. They will get to know and taste the 22 grape varieties present at this year's exhibition, with over 330 wines from 250 wineries, selected by the technicians of the Ministry of Agriculture together with the Tasting Committee of the Wine Guide of the Gourmets Group.

Los Mejores de la Guía, bring together those producers whose wines are part of the Honour Roll of the prestigious  37th Gourmet Wine Guide (GVG), that is, those wines that have obtained a score equal to or greater than 90 points in the last edition.

The current situation in the world of wine will have its place in the Gourmet Round Tables that this year will discuss the irruption of organic, biodynamic and natural wines in the oenological panorama versus the traditional ones.

During the tour, visitors receive a small manual to learn about each reference. With the help of the sommeliers present at the Tunnel, they will get to know many of the wines on display up close.

To complete the wine experience, relevant national wineries offer tastings and introductory courses where attendees can learn about the different methods of production and aging of white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines, as well as their particularities. 

Wine Awards

The excellence of Spanish wine will be present at the XXVII Gourmet Wine Guide Awards and Liga'99 Awards. The 37^th Wine Awards recognize the work of professionals of the wine world who have excelled over the last year. In recognition of the work of professionals in the Spanish wine sector, the readers of the Gourmet Wines Guide, “Los Mejores de España” were asked to choose who they believe is this year's best representatives of the sector, be it wine, institutions, wineries or individuals. 

The Salón Gourmets looks to reward excellence, development, and innovative ideas. In these awards, the team of the Gourmet Wine Guide acts exclusively as a recipient and guarantor of their votes.  The readers of the print version or the mobile app, who through their votes grant these awards.

The Liga ‘99 awards recognize those wines that have obtained 99 points out of 100 in the latest edition of the Gourmet Wine Guide (GVG).

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