Tenerife oenologist Pedro Sánchez Rodríguez has left a deep impression during his participation in the International Congress of the Spanish Olfactory Network, recently held in Asturias and considered one of the most relevant meetings on sensory research, aromatic perception and olfactory analysis at international level.
The event brought together researchers, scientists, neuroscientists, professionals from the agri-food sector and experts in sensory perception from different countries, consolidating the Spanish Olfactory Network as a reference platform for the study of smell and its application in fields as diverse as medicine, gastronomy, the food industry and oenology.
Among the outstanding figures present at the congress was Arturo Álvarez-Buylla Roces, Prince of Asturias Award winner and researcher at the University of California in San Francisco, whose presence lent even greater international prestige to the scientific meeting.
In this context of high academic and technical level, Pedro Sánchez Rodríguez aroused considerable interest among the attendees thanks to a presentation focused on the aromatic richness and the unique olfactory phase of Canary Island wines. During his speech, the oenologist highlighted the unique characteristics offered by wines made in volcanic areas, where the soil, climate and native grape varieties generate sensory profiles of enormous complexity and personality.
Special attention was paid to the wines of Bodegas Montorio and Bodega Guayonge, whose samples were analysed and tasted during the congress. Sánchez Rodríguez’s technical explanations allowed researchers and specialists to delve deeper into the aromatic authenticity of Canary Island wines, as well as their enormous potential for international projection.
The tastings organised during the day made a great impression on the professionals present, who highlighted the aromatic intensity, mineral elegance and distinct identity that characterise the wines of the archipelago. The unique volcanic nature of the Canary Islands was once again one of the main focal points of the event.
The participation of the Tenerife oenologist also represents an important recognition of the work being carried out in the Canary Islands in viticulture, sensory research and the preservation of the oenological identity of the archipelago. In a globalised context where differentiation is key, the authenticity of Canary Island wines continues to gain admiration and prestige outside the islands.
The impact generated in Asturias reinforces the need to decisively support consolidated winegrowers and oenologists such as Pedro Sánchez Rodríguez, whose work contributes to positioning the Canary Islands in scientific and gastronomic scenarios of the highest international level. Likewise, it is particularly important to promote the new generations of young winegrowers, guaranteeing the continuity of a tradition deeply linked to the territory, the volcanic landscape and an oenological identity that is increasingly recognised abroad.
With this outstanding presence at the International Congress of the Spanish Olfactory Network, Pedro Sánchez Rodríguez continues to consolidate the international projection of Canary Island wines, demonstrating that the archipelago’s wine culture not only has enormous gastronomic value, but also a growing scientific and sensory interest in the world’s main specialised forums.
