The inaugural edition of Vino en Rama Privée, organized by the Vino en Rama de Montilla-Moriles Association, took place in Granada with the goal of bringing producers closer to industry professionals. The event, held at a well-known city hotel, allowed Granadan sommeliers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and distributors to gain firsthand knowledge of the diversity and quality of wines from the appellation of origin.
The day was structured to foster direct contact, beginning with a presentation of the region and participating wineries. This was followed by a tasting of eighteen 'vino en rama' references, and then a networking session where attendees and winemakers could interact at various stands, facilitating the establishment of new commercial relationships.
The wineries present showcased the association's rich diversity, including establishments with over 150 years of history, such as Bodegas Delgado, alongside more recent projects driven by new generations, like Bodegas Arrabal Rodríguez. Also participating were consolidated family wineries, cooperatives with decades of experience, and historic 'lagares' with vineyards in the superior quality zones of the Montilla-Moriles Designation of Origin.
“"They share a commitment to natural and artisanal methods, with minimal intervention, 'vino en rama' wines, often unstabilized and unfiltered, which reach the glass with all the naturalness and richness of aromas and flavors of the Pedro Ximénez grape."
The choice of Granada as the venue for this meeting was not arbitrary. The city boasts a hospitality and restaurant sector that values quality products and a growing wine culture. The geographical proximity to Montilla-Moriles, less than two hours by road, makes Granada a natural market for these wineries, despite not having been directly targeted historically. The event's outcome was positive, successfully bridging distances and generating reciprocal contacts.
