Forum Gastronómico 2014. A success for DO Valdeorras.

Over 21,000 people have passed through Forum Gastronómico 2014 within 3 days of activities and exhibitors , including booth highlighted Valdeorras that raised excitement among attendees.

Almost a hundred hotel professionals have made ntotal 14 sessions and 18 workshops and 20 Athenians . The occupancy rate was almost 100% in all areas , making this event a success and share call. The regulatory council participated in various workshops organized by the Department of Rural middle and do Mar where the characteristics of the DO explained and different wines were tasted.

The C.R.D.O. Valdeorras has been promoting more than 15 wineries and their wines. With a major hit with the public who visited our booth , among which include hospitality professionals , very interested in incorporating wines from DO Valdeorras letters in their establishments.
After closing the Forum Gastronomic A Coruna 2014 the organization has classified resounding success as they have far exceeded expectations and goals.

Gastronomic Forum of Coruña. You have a date.

The Forum is the first gastronomic congress fair held, alternating location between Galicia and Catalonia.

We are a few hours to start the Gastronomic Forum of Coruña, where the most important personalities in the culinary world of our country will be present. On 22, 23 and 24 of this month, ExpoCoruña, the most representative food professionals, will showcase their creations and offer live cooking demonstrations.

General admission (10 €) of Coruña Forum, which gives access to the fair and sessions Auditorium, will be available at the entrance of the venue day of the Forum. Advance may be purchased through Novagalicia Bank.

Grenaches du Monde awards "Traste" the winery José Aristegui

Les grenaches du Monde, International Competition held in Perpignan (France) , awarded the silver medal wine "Traste" the Adega José Aristegui.

"TRASTE", a blend of Grenache Tintorera centennial with other varieties arranged in clay and slate floors, 
Adega Jose Aristegui , blocks the Silver Medal in the international competition Les grenaches du Monde.

Great news comes from Perpignan (France), Garnacha Tintorera Jose Luis Aristegui has rubbed shoulders with a sample of the best Grenache World, in a contest which is now in its second edition and has become one reference the variety worldwide, obtaining a very deserving and grateful Silver Medal .

Aristegui Jose tells us in reference to the award achieved for its wine, "is a recognition of the work, but above all, a recognition of the work of my ancestors, they are the ones who really have all the credit, I 'm just a producer, an observer, trying to keep alive a vineyard, a legacy, I'm just a shepherd of the vineyards for a while"

Our congratulations.

More Info: Grenaches du Monde

Joaquin Rebolledo Mencia 2012. Among the 150 wines unbeatable David Seijas.

David Seijas, Sommelier of El Bulli, the prestigious restaurant of Ferran Adria, for nine seasons and now involved in elBullifoundation.

Presents his new book, "UNBEATABLE WINE 150 WINE between 4 and 10 EUROS" in which Joaquin Rebolledo wine Mencía 2012 Bodega Joaquin Rebolledo is highlighted by the prestigious sumillier.

David Seijas, in his latest book, brings together the best 150 wines whose price is between € 4 and € 10, showing that the price is not key when enjoying a great wine. But he is convinced that" The client has to know the story behind the wine to know and appreciate the sommelier is responsible for telling that story, put the wine in context."

Among the latest discoveries of David Seijas, highlight Gallegos wine, he said, are slowly gaining market share in the audience excellent working basis.

David Seijas confesses that every day is a fan of the Galician red, and the Valdeorras out for its dynamism, fragrance and lightness that make them a few wines with friends and friendly gastronomy.

Stresses Joaquin Rebolledo Mencia 2012 , " strong and elegant way, led by a great acidity and tannin shy , but this cast . Of which you 'll end up a bottle ,and more! " 

I thank David Seijas , considered one of the best sommeliers , the words dedicated to the Galician wines and in particular the Valdeorras.

Source: Vinetur