12 wineries have joined forces to create Spain´s first ‘Mediterranean Wine Road’ as part of a new wine tourism initiative during mid-2015. La Carretera del Vi is a wine tourism attraction that is based on an ancient route that travels through the Penedès wine region...
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Taste the Textile at the IWINETC Exhibition
Introducing Desedamas – two Spanish sisters who are master artisans in their handling of silk and textiles. Cecília and Mercè Gonzalez are putting on a unique exhibition at the 2016 IWINETC and will be presenting a ‘tasting menu’ of their fine textiles. “Tast Textil”...
Wine Tourism Conference set to be a Sparkling Success
The International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) for 2016 is rapidly approaching and set to be the highlight of the year for key players in the wine and gastronomy industry. This annual event is being held in the Barcelona province, Catalunya and offers wine...
Paesaggio Sicilia to Boom at IWINETC
Sicily has an average annual wine production ranking between the second and third position among the Italian regions. But what makes Sicily a very significant area for the wine production are the several varieties of native grapes and the dramatic climate and...
Wine Roads of Greece at Global Event for Wine & Culinary Tourism Industry
2016 sees the PAM DMC born GREEK WINE ROADS, once again making its presence felt in the largest event for the wine and culinary tourism industry in Barcelona (IWINETC 5-6 April), showcasing its innovative and high quality services while promoting Greece as a great...
Enoturisme DO Alella Wine Route to be Showcased at IWINETC
Enoturisme DO Alella will be present at the 8th International Wiine Tourism Confernce, Exhibition & Workshop (IWINTEC) to showcase all the wine tourism resources that our region offers through the DO Alella Wine Route. At our destination you will be able to engage...
IWINETC 50 Great Cava Winery Visit to Gramona
In the heart of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the Gramona winery can be found, where since 1875 wines have been made. The cellar is a spectacular example of historical architecture which sits on three levels of stone and wood and is a cool, humid and long, dark labyrinth...
IWINETC 50 Great Cava Winery Visit to Vallformosa
Owned and managed by the Domenech family, the Vallformosa winery is now in its 5th generation of wine growers. While the business has evolved since its founding in 1865, it is still very much linked to its family origins and with 3 of the 4 youngest children embracing...
IWINETC 50 Great Cava Winery Visit to LLopart
According to documents dating back to 1385, the vineyards at LLopart were granted to Barnardus Leopardi, but over the centuries, grain and olive cultivation were added to the estate. By the late 17th century the land was switched to vineyards exclusively and by 1887...









