Bodegacanaria – Nov 18, 2025
The Best Wines of Spain Show, organized by the Peñín Guide and celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has unveiled its 2025 Tasting Program—an edition of special significance for the Canary Islands thanks to the prominent participation of the D.O. El Hierro. Its masterclass “Five Centuries of Heroic Viticulture” stands out as one of the event’s main attractions, which will take place on December 1 and 2 at IFEMA Madrid.
The El Hierro Tasting: A Journey Through Five Centuries of Winegrowing History
The D.O. El Hierro once again takes a central role in the national wine scene with a session expected to be among the most attended at the show. Scheduled for Monday, December 1 at 15:00 in Tasting Room 2, this masterclass will offer attendees a sensory journey through the most representative wines of this Atlantic island, shaped by volcanic soils, altitude, and truly heroic viticulture.
The wines selected for the masterclass are:
- Bodega Padrón 2024 – Bodega Padrón
- Louis Goudard 2024 – Sdad. Cooperativa del Campo Frontera
- 7 Marías Lías 2022 – Mirador de Adra
- Cornicales 2024 – Bodega Cornicales
- Elysar Vijariego 2024 – Elysar
- Elysar Baboso 2024 – Elysar
- Gran Salmor Dulce 2017 – Sdad. Cooperativa del Campo Frontera
- HM Las Vetas Dulce 2019 – HM Las Vetas
A selection that combines young wines, unique creations, and historic sweet references, highlighting the diversity and potential of El Hierro’s winegrowing heritage.
Eight Masterclasses to Explore Spain’s Great Wine Regions
In addition to El Hierro, the Tasting Program of the Best Wines Show includes a total of eight sessions led by renowned sommeliers and winemakers. Highlights include:
Monday, December 1
- 12:30 – D.O. Cava: The influence of post-disgorgement aging on Cava
- 13:00 – D.O. Ca. Rioja: One hundred years of excellence in Rioja
- 14:30 – D.O. Campo de Borja: Historical Garnachas Results
- 15:00 – D.O. El Hierro: Five centuries of heroic viticulture
- 16:30 – Spanish Wine Academy: Rising white wines. Exploring our territory from north to south
- 17:00 – D.O. Valencia: The D.O. Valencia you will (now) remember
- 18:30 – Monastrell Spain: Liquid landscapes
Tuesday, December 2
- 11:30 – D.O. Navarra: Grand Rosé Tasting
Registration and Accreditation to Attend the Show
To attend the tastings, it is essential to confirm your invitation in advance. After visiting www.guiapenin.wine and validating your registration in the private area (“My events”), the system will allow you to download your accreditation, which is required to access the venue. Masterclass seats are limited and require final confirmation.
Event Venue and Schedule
IFEMA Madrid – Pavilion 6
Av. del Partenón, 5 – 28042 Madrid
Monday, December 1: 12:00–20:00
Tuesday, December 2: 11:00–15:00
