WINE FAIRS IN SPAIN 2024

Professionals in the wine business attend wine fairs for a multitude of strategic reasons, as these events are pivotal for networking, learning, marketing, and sales within the industry.

Spanish wine fairs serve as a vital nexus for professionals in the wine industry, offering a rich tapestry of opportunities for networking, market research, and business development. These gatherings are essential for producers looking to broaden their reach, as they present a platform for showcasing new vintages, forging connections with potential distributors.

Here below we list the main Spanish wine fairs for professionals that merit your attention in 2024. We will be at all of them, so reach out if you want to organize a meeting.

1. Barcelona Wine Week: From the 5th to the 7th of February

   Barcelona Wine Week (BWW)  is a trade fair event focused on the wine industry, showcasing Spanish wines primarily but also featuring international exhibitors. There will be seminars covering communication and sustainability. Organized by Fira de Barcelona, one of Europe's most prominent trade fair institutions, Barcelona Wine Week aims to boost the international profile of Spanish wines and promote Spain's diverse wine-making regions, each with its unique varieties and appellations.  More than 850 wineries have confirmed their participation.

2. Vinoble: (date not set)

   Held in Jerez de la Frontera, in the heart of Spain's sherry-producing region, Vinoble has gained an international reputation for showcasing some of the finest dessert wines, sherries, port wines, Madeira, and other luscious and often overlooked categories of wine. The initial idea was to create a fair where people could taste special wines from various regions of Spain. What makes this fair unique is its location: the Alcazar of Jerez, a Muslim fortress. Vinoble is not an annual fair but a biennial one, likely taking place in May this year.

3. Fenavin: From the 9th to the 11th of May

   Fenavin, short for "Feria Nacional del Vino" (National Wine Fair), is a major Spanish wine trade fair. It is one of the most important commercial events in the Spanish wine industry and serves as a key meeting point for producers, distributors, traders, and other professionals from the wine sector, both from Spain and internationally.. The purpose is to promote the sales of Spanish wines. Attendees can also participate in seminars discussing different aspects of wine, offering a real cultural immersion into this world. To enhance the experience, computer tools will be available for visitors to research specific wine types from particular regions.

4. Fira del Vi - Wine Festival, from the 3rd to the 5th of May

   Fira del Vi is a wine fair held in the Priorat region of Catalonia, Spain. The name translates to "Wine Fair" in Catalan. This event is a celebration of the local wine industry, which is renowned for producing some of Spain's most acclaimed and robust red wines, particularly those from the DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant appellations. This fair will be held in Falset, a Spanish city and the capital town of Priorat.  After tasting various wines, you'll have the chance to engage directly with the producers. To further enhance the experience, participants can also enjoy good food and music in the air. Surrounding villages will host additional events in restaurants and shops to provide insights into the city's culture.

5. Valladolid Fair: From the 13th to the 14th of March

   The Valladolid Fair, often associated with wine, refers to the Feria de Valladolid, which is a venue in the city of Valladolid, Spain, that hosts a variety of events, including wine fairs and trade shows. Valladolid is located in the Castile and León region, which is one of Spain's most significant wine-producing areas, home to famous appellations such as Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, and Cigales. The success of the past four editions underscores the strength of this sector and encourages us to dream even bigger.