Great Wines for the Most Exclusive Edition of Vinorum Think

• The international experts Jancis Robinson MW, Eric Asimov, Pedro Ballesteros MW and Richard Juhlin, will offer their views on the Spanish wine industry.
•   Nick Lander, writer and international food critic, will explore the world’s foremost wine menus and the best wine experiences in the world’s bestrestaur
• The Spain’s Top Pairings space will feature eight legendary food and wine pairings for 150 diners to enjoy each day
• The Experts’ Favourite Wines
  Five of the leading international experts will participate in The Ext’s View: Jancis Robinson MW, Eric Asimov, Pedro Ballesteros MW y Richard Juhlin. On Monday 16th at 5pm the renowned critic and writer Jancis Robinson will lead a tasting with some of the products and wineries she has been most impressed with. Her selection is the follwoing: Listan Blanco & Malvasia by Celler Alto de Trevejos, Cantallops Xarel·lo by AT Roca 2016, Finca Calavestra Merseguera 2014 by Mustiguillo, As Sortes 2016 by Rafael Palacios, El Reventón 2015 by Daniel Landi, El Molar 2016 by

Casa Castillo, Sierra Demanda 2014 by Compañía de Vinos del Atlántico, La Condenada 2016, by Artuke, Llanos del Almendro 2012 by Dominio de Atauta, Demencia 2012, Bodegas Demencia de Autor, Grans Muralles 2011 by Familia Torres, Mas Doix 2014, Anayón 1957 by Grandes Vinos andLa Bota delManzanilla no 71 by Equipo Navazos.

Eric Asimov, a New York Times wine and food critic, will be guiding guests through a tasting of several Spanish wines that can seduce even the most demanding American palates, while also addressing the myths surrounding this highly strategic market, on Tuesday the 17th, starting at 5:00 pm. His selection is the following: Ameztoi Getarioko Txakolina 2017 by Txakolí Ameztoi, Recaredo Reserva Particular 2005, Do Ferreiro Cepas Viejas 2016by Gerardo Méndez, Pezas da Portela 2015 by Valdesil, Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2004, Viña Caneiro 2015 byBodega Losada Fernández, Negramoll 2015 by Matías y Torres, La Bruja de Rozas 2016 byComando G, Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2010 byBodegas Muga and La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada 70 by Equipo Navazos.

The first Spanish Master of Wine, Pedro Ballesteros MW, will lead a very exclusive tasting ofwines from the south of Spain. “The magic of the great ‘flor’ wines”, on Wednesday the 18th at 12 noon, will allow guests to enjoy going on a tour of this region through the following wines: Fino Tío Pepe Una Palma by González Byass, Fino Tío Pepe Tres Palmas by González Byass, Flor de Poniente y Flor de Levante by Barbadillo, Gran Barquero Fino en Rama byPérez Barquero, Solera Fina María del VallebyPérez Barquero, 3 Miradas Cerro Macho Skin Contact 2017 by Alvear, 3 Miradas Cerro Macho 2017 by Alvear, Vino en Velo by Daniel Pi, WTF (What the Flor) Gruner Veltliner by Milan Nestarec, Savagin 2014 by Tissot and Malvasia Biologica 2013 by Enric Soler.

Richard Juhlin, one of the most highly renowned champagne experts in the world, will lead a very special session on Cavas de Paraje, a new category created within the Cava DO that is aimed at identifying unique sparkling wines, made with grapes from a specific area that have adhered to specific requirements in terms of yields and processing characteristics. On Wednesday the 18th at 5 pm, he will be unveiling wines by Recaredo, Alta Alella Mirgin, Juvé & Camps, Freixenet, Codorníu, Vins el Cep, Gramona and Sabaté i Coca.

The fifth expert of this cycle is Nick Lander, a food critic for the Financial Times, who will speak on Monday the 16th at noon on the importance of wine in the best restaurants in the world, based on his extensive experience in this sector.

The Pairings Space
Spain’s Top Pairings will be the space dedicated to iconic food and wine pairings designed by the renowned sommelier Ferran Centelles where visitors can enjoy – for the price of €30 – eight tastings served with eight wines. Six of these tastings are presented by leading restaurants and two use only gourmet ingredients.

The complete list of pairings:

1. Albariño oysters and Pazo de Señorans Colección 2014. El Celler de Can Roca.
2. Marine empanadilla and Puerto Fino, Lustau. Aponiente.
3. Coffee and parmesan roll with ExVite Gran Reserva, Llopart. SOFÍA Be So.
4. Pressed duck taco and Mas La Plana 2013, Bodegas Torres. Via Veneto.
5. Apicius duck and AA Dolç Mataró, ALTA ALELLA. Assortment in tribute to Alain Senderens.
6. Charcoal grilles bacon with vine shoots, toasted garlic flakes and chile with Olimpo Privilegio,Vinícola de Castilla. Saffron.
7. Acorn-fed Iberian ham Gran Reserva FISÁN añada 2014 with Essential Xarel·lo Brut Reserva,Juvé & Camps.
8. Mature smoked CAMPOVEJA cheese with Amontillado Carlos VII, Bodegas Alvear.

New this year: The Open Tasting bar will feature seventy-three wines that have been endorsed and praised by the leading national and international critics. At the Open Tasting, exhibitors will present the following wines to buyers and visitors in an open and dynamic format:

1. AA Cau d’En Genís 2017 by Alta Alella Mirgin
2. AA Merla 2017 by Alta Alella Mirgin
3. Cepas Viejas 2015 by Viñedos y Bodegas Dominio de Tares
4. Anayón 2014 by Grandes Vinos y Viñedos
5. Ramon Roqueta Insignia 2016 by Ramon Roqueta
6. AA Bruant 2015 by Alta Alella Mirgin
7. AA Mirgin Laietà Rosé Gran Reserva 2014 by Alta Alella Mirgin
8. Cava Aurelia Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2014 by Castell d’Age
9. Ars Collecta Jaume Codorníu Gran Reserva 2012 by Codorníu
10. Elyssia Pinot Noir by Freixenet
11. Essential Brut Reserva 2015 by Juvé & Camps
12. Gran Juvé Camps Brut Gran Reserva 2013 by Juvé & Camps
13. Leopardi Gran Reserva Brut Nature by Llopart
14. Uvae Rimarts by Rimarts
15. Núria Claverol Homenatge 2014 by Sumarroca
16. Brut Nature 2014 by Sumarroca
17. SpecialEdition2012byTorelló
18. Abadia de Poblet Negre 2015 by Abadia de Poblet
19. Cara Nord Negre 2015 by Cara Nord
20. Milmanda 2014 by Familia Torres
21. Purgatori 2014 by Família Torres
22. Raimat Boira 2017 by Raimat
23. Finca Barqueres 2015 by Tomàs Cusiné

24. Finca Olivardots Vermell 2014 by Vinyes d’Olivardots
25. Agerre 2017 by Txakoli Agerre
26. San Martín 2016 by Txakoli Agerre
27. La Doncella de las Viñas Chardonnay 2017 by Familia Conesa-Pago Guijoso
28. Finca Los Halcones Edición Limitada 2015 by Vega Tolosa
29. 3 Miradas 2016 by Alvear
30. Fino Capataz by Alvear
31. Pedro Ximénez de Añada 2015 by Alvear
32. El Beso de las Uvas 2016 by World Fruits Company, Familia Conesa-Pago Guijoso
33. Reserva Martí 2011 by Albet i Noya
34. Miranius 2017 by Celler Credo
35. La Maca 2017 by Gramona
36. Xarel·lo Font Jui 2015 by Gramona
37. Durona Blanc 2016 by MontRubí
38. Gaintus Radical 2017 by MontRubí
39. Gaintus Vertical 2010 by MontRubí
40. Montrubí Mac 2017 by MontRubí
41. Hisenda Miret 2015 by Parès Baltà
42. Bòria 2013 by Sumarroca
43. Utòpic 2015 by Sumarroca
44. Abadal Picapoll 2017
45. Scala Dei Cartoixa 2015 by Cellers Scala Dei
46. Les Crestes 2016 by Mas Doix
47. Salanques 2015 by Mas Doix
48. Centola 2016 by Félix Solís Avantis
49. Pazo de Señorans 2017 by Pazo de Señorans
50. Gotas de Mar Godello 2015 by Hammeken Cellars
51. Rento 2014 by Bodegas Carlos Moro
52. Corimbo 2013 by Bodegas La Horra
53. Corimbo I 2012 by Bodegas La Horra
54. Expresión 2012 by Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel
55. Vendimia Seleccionada 2015 by Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel
56. Dominio del Pidio 2014 by Cillar de Silos
57. Torresilo 2015 by Cillar de Silos
58. Aventino 200 Barricas 2011 by Hammeken Cellars
59. Páramos de Legaris 2014 by Legaris
60. Condado de Oriza 409 2014 by Pagos de Rey
61. Viña Pomal Gran Reserva 2011 by Bodegas Bilbaínas
62. CM 2015 by Bodegas Carlos Moro
63. Licenciado Reserva 2013 by Bodegas de Familia Burgo Viejo
64. El Cuarto 2015 by Bodegas Patrocinio
65. Bodegas Roda Sela 2015 by Bodegas Roda

66. Honorable 2014 by Gómez Cruzado
67. Carlos Moro Finca las Marcas 2016 by Bodegas Carlos Moro
68. De Alberto Dorado by Hijos de Alberto Gutiérrez
69. Lafou El Sender 2016 by Lafou Celler
70. Juan Rojo 2014 by Bodegas y Pagos de Matarredonda
71. Caprasia Bobal 2015 by Bodegas Vegalfaro
72. Cumal 2015 by Dominio Dostares
73. Palacio Quemando la Zarcita 2016 by Palacio Quemado

The programme for this year’s Vinorum Think 2018 has been designed with a clear objective: to turn the fair into an international benchmark for Spanish wine.

To reserve your place:
Sign up for The Expert’s View (free): wine@mahala.esBuy tickets to Spain’s Top Pairings:https://registration.firabarcelona.com/#/tickets/selection