16.5.14 Oenologists' Conference in Jerez

The XVI National Congress of Oenologists is to take place in Jerez between the 22nd and 35th May. It is all part of the calendar of events celebrating Jerez being European City of Wine. The Congress programme contains many events such as conferences, technical lectures and bodega visits as well as various cultural activities. Also taking place is one of the two annual assemblies of the International Union of Oenologists, an opportunity for Spanish and foreign oenologists to catch up.

16.11.12 Jerez has done it! European City of Wine 2014!

At the XVII general asembly of RECEVIN (network of European Wine cities), Jerez beat off competition from Cambados (Galicia) to winn the coveted award European City of Wine 2014. The competition took place in Marsala (Sicily), 2013 European City of Wine, and was attended by representatives from both cities, including their mayors and various officials.

Maria Jose Garcia Pelayo, mayoress of Jerez, pointed out the huge potential benefits to wine tourism, promotion and sales, and gave thanks to the many who had contributed so much to the Jerez bid. According to the mayoress of Marsala, her city saw a 27% increase in wine tourism, and the year is not over yet.

Garcia Pelayo (centre) with Marsala Mayoress on her left (Imagen Andaluciainfo)

This award comes at a historic time for Jerez, which is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its accession to Christian Spain, and has a huge list of wine-related activities scheduled for next year.

Things are really looking up for Jerez, so let's all support it!!