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Almudena Alberca – MW

Winemaker | Consultora y Educadora

Biography

First female Master of Wine in Spain. Winemaker and winery manager with a background as an interim manager and educator. International judge, brand ambassador, and columnist dedicated to inspiring and communicating excellence and innovation in wine.

Sessions

16:30h

Tasting - Presentation | .

The signature of success: reputation and recognirion in spanish wine

Almudena Alberca - MW Consultora y Educadora Winemaker Speaker

Eva Vicens Freelance Journalist Sommelier Moderator

Jonas Tofterup - MW Iberian Wine Academy y Bodegas Trenza Founder / Partner Speaker

Lenka Sadlackova - MW Bancroft Wines Brand Manager Speaker

2026-02-02 16:30 2026-02-02 17:30 Europe/Madrid The signature of success: reputation and recognirion in spanish wine

A top-level tasting with three renowned Masters of Wine, prestigious national and international prescribers, where the commercial impact of Spanish wineries will be analyzed. This session will invite reflection on whether the sector’s reputation is rooted in loyalty to tradition, with the cultural and family heritage it entails, or in the capacity for innovation and adaptation to new market trends. It will also highlight how both factors, often complementary, shape the path to success and consolidate the prestige of Spanish wine in the demanding and competitive global market.

The following will be tasted:

- Frontonio La Loma 2023

- Descendientes J.Palacios Villa Corullon 2023

- Rafael Palacios As Sortes 2023

- La Rioja Alta 904 2015

- Trenza Rizado Old Vines Monastrell 2020

- Marqués de Cáceres Gaudium 2021

*Wines and vintages are subject to change depending on availability

Point of sale at the counter of the Tasting Area (P1) and Gastronomy (P8).

Tasting Area

Mon 2 16:30h - 17:30h Tasting Area Point of sale at the counter of the Tasting Area (P1) and Gastronomy (P8).

12:00h

Tasting | .

The Richest Country in the World: Spain Food Awards for the Best Wines 2025

Almudena Alberca - MW Consultora y Educadora Winemaker Speaker

2026-02-03 12:00 2026-02-03 13:00 Europe/Madrid The Richest Country in the World: Spain Food Awards for the Best Wines 2025 Discover why Spain is The Richest Country in the World through a unique experience celebrating national winemaking excellence. In this tasting, the wines awarded the Spain Food Award 2025 will showcase the diversity, authenticity, and richness of our landscapes and vineyards. A sensory journey through the regions that make Spain a global wine benchmark, where tradition, innovation, and terroir merge in every glass. Tasting Area

Tue 3 12:00h - 13:00h Tasting Area Free

13:00h

Round Table | .

Wines from Spain Awards, a competition to position Spanish Wines internationally

Almudena Alberca - MW Consultora y Educadora Winemaker Speaker

Carlos Carrión Paco & Lola President Speaker

Christoph Nicklas Wines from Spain Awards Meininger Head of tasting Speaker

María Naranjo ICEX Director of the Agri-food Industry Speaker

Santiago Enciso Piedras de San Pedro Export Manager Speaker

2026-02-02 13:00 2026-02-02 13:45 Europe/Madrid Wines from Spain Awards, a competition to position Spanish Wines internationally Round table to present the 2nd edition of the Wines from Spain Awards, to be held in 2026, highlighting the opportunities they offer wineries to promote their wines in strategic markets such as the USA, UK, Switzerland, and Germany. Auditorium

Mon 2 13:00h - 13:45h Auditorium Free

12:00h

Tasting - Presentation | .