Local Wine Events

During this 2-hour Meetup we will get familiar with the wines from the famous wine-making regions of Northern Spain: Rioja, Navarra and Somontano.

At the beginning we will briefly review the basics of Spanish wine zones and see where the “Upper Ebro” wines stay in this classification.

Then we will proceed to a detailed review of the 3 regions, one by one, looking into each region’s:

- Geography and Climate (and how they influence the wines)

- Brief historical reference about the local wine-making traditions

- Typical grape varieties used, their peculiar aromas and flavors (what you expect to meet when you uncork)

- Types and major characteristics of wines

- The best food pairing suggestions for the local wines 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 register via the Meetup webpage:

http://www.meetup.com/The-Barcelona-Spanish-Wine-Lovers-Group/events/51619262/

Please RSVP by the morning of March the 1st 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: http://elracodelabici.com/MAPA.png (It is also connected to a bike-rental place next door).

Meetup signs will be posted for orientation at the entrance.