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    Felipe II

    King of Spain
    Felipe II

    Biography

    Felipe II (1527–1598) was King of Spain from 1556 and inherited a vast empire stretching from the Americas to Asia, which he sought to govern through a highly organised administration and intense diplomatic activity. A great patron of culture and the arts, he left the Monastery of El Escorial as a symbol of his reign, reflecting his vision of monarchy and his deep religious devotion.

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    Spanish wines that have journeyed from a king’s cup to the soul of a people. Cariñena, Rueda y Alicante.

    Felipe II
    Felipe II King of Spain Speaker
    Ferran Centelles
    Ferran Centelles elBullifoundation Sommelier Speaker

    2026-02-03 15:00 2026-02-03 16:00 Europe/Madrid Spanish wines that have journeyed from a king’s cup to the soul of a people. Cariñena, Rueda y Alicante.
    The history of wine is woven with legends, displays of power, and symbols of prestige. Some wines have achieved mythical status thanks to those who drank them: kings, popes, emperors. Barolo and Tokaji, for instance, are studied around the world as true wines of royalty.

    And yet, one question intrigues us: why don’t we have a recognized “royal wine” in Spain? Did our bottles never make it to the tables of power? Or perhaps their story remained silent, waiting to be told?

    In this tasting, we will rediscover the historical and human value of three great regions —Cariñena, Rueda, and Alicante— whose wines once held a place in royal high society.
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    Tue 3 15:00h - 16:00h Tasting Area Free
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