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La Mancha is the largest Spanish Denomination of Origin and the world’s largest wine producing area, with almost 200.000 hectares under vine, spread between 4 provinces of Castilla La Mancha.

DO Valdepeñas is a region with a long history of producing the wine known as Aloque or Clarete – a blend of red and white grapes that were fermented and aged in giant earthenware vases – “tinajas” with volume up to 1600 litres.

Vinos de Pago – this title is the highest honor the winery can obtain in Spain. This designation applies to the wine regions with the very highest standards with extremely strict geographical criteria, centering on individual single-estates with an international reputation. There are currently only 10 estates with this status in Spain.

The wines from the Canary islands held a position of prestige already centuries ago, mentioned already by Shakespeare in his plays. Along with the Balearics, today they boast of very peculiar autochthonous grape varieties that produce wines with notable character.

According to our usual scheme, we will cover these areas’:

- Climate

- Brief history
- Varieties
- Major characteristics of wines
- The best food pairing suggestions

Each part will be followed by wine tasting.

We will taste 5 wines altogether.

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Snacks and appetizers will be provided, as well as the printouts of the presentation including the tasting sheets.

The cost for participation is 25 EUR per person, to be paid by cash at the workshop.
The space is limited to 15 participants at a time.

Please RSVP by the morning of February the 16th latest, for us to consider the required amount of wine and snacks. In case of cancelation, we will appreciate your early notification, to give the possibility to the waitlisted members to participate.

Looking forward to seeing you at our Meetup and taste delicious Spanish wines together!

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Our location is on the second floor level (cozy tasting room) of the small wine store “Raco de la Bici” in Gotico, C/d'En Bot 5.

Here is the map:

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(It is also connected to a bike-rental place next door).

Meetup signs will be posted for orientation at the entrance.