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MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED WINE PROFESSIONALS ATTEND THE SPANISH WINE EDUCATION COURSES IN SHANGHAI AND HONG KONGJanuary 28, 2010
Asian wine professionals have received this January specialised education in Spanish wines from every viticultural region with iconic tastings and conferences.

IN THE OPINION OF EXPERTS AND CRITICS: WINEFUTURE WAS A ROARING SUCCESSNovember 24, 2009
Experts such as Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Rafael Ansón and José Peñín all agree that Winefuture- Rioja’09 has shown “a before and after” in the wine industry.

ROBERT PARKER: “THE SECTOR IS LIKE A DINOSAUR WHE IT COMES TO THE INTERNET, THE KEY IS IN THE INTERACTION WITH CLIENTS”November 17, 2009
The economic crisis, globalization, education, communication and the interaction of consumers in the market are the main challenges of the future for the wine industry.

MIGUEL TORRES: “WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRODUCE THE SAME QUALITY OF WINE IF TEMPERATURES CONTINUE TO RISE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE”November 17, 2009
Winefuture will cover the relationship between wine and climate change and education, before the final talks which will analyse the challenges and opportunities facing the sector with Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson, amongst others.

EXPERTS DEFEND THE OPENING OF NEW MARKETS IN ORDER TO IMPORVE COMPETITION WITHIN THE WINE TRADENovember 17, 2009
Great participation of the attendees in the exhibition hall, where 150 wineries from 45 wine producing regions from around the world were represented.

ROBERT PARKER: “EL SECTOR SIGUE SIENDO UN DINASAURIO EN LAS RELACIONES CON INTERNET, LA CLAVE ESTÁ EN LA INTERACCIÓN CON LOS CLIENTES”November 14, 2009
La crisis económica, globalización, la educación, la comunicación y la interacción de los consumidores en el mercado, son los principales retos del sector vinícola de cara al futuro

MIGUEL TORRES: “NO PODREMOS HACER LAS MISMAS CALIDADES EN VINOS SI LAS TEMPERATURAS SIGUEN SUBIENDO CON EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO”November 13, 2009


EXPERTOS ABOGAN POR ABRIR NUEVOS MERCADOS PARA MEJORAR LA COMPETITIVIDAD EN EL SECTOR VINÍCOLA November 13, 2009
Gran participación de los congresistas en la zona de expositores donde están representadas 150 bodegas procedentes de 45 regiones vinícolas de todo el mundo

JANCIS ROBINSON: “EL TIEMPO DE LOS GURÚS DEL VINO HA FINALIZADO, AHORA HAY QUE APRENDER A SER ALGO MÁS QUE UN ESCRITOR DE VINOS”November 12, 2009


GARY VAYNERCHUCK: “LAS REDES SOCIALES E INTERNET SON NUESTRA BASE PARA CRECER, TAMBIÉN EN EL MUNDO DEL VINO”November 12, 2009
Winefuture-Rioja’09 arranca hablando sobre las nuevas posibilidades del sector gracias a internet y repasa los retos y soluciones a la actual crisis económica. Rafael Ansón: “No se puede concebir el vino y la gastronomía de diferente forma”

Bringing together top Spanish wine producers with the international wine professional through videoconference – Sacramento (California)September 21, 2009
THE WINE ACADEMY OF SPAIN INCORPORATES VIDEO CONFERENCING INTO ITS WINE TASTINGS IN ORDER TO BRING TOGETHER WINE PRODUCERS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE WHOLE SECTOR.

Winners for the Spanish Wine Certification Course Are…June 29, 2009
By Gabriella Opaz on Wednesday, 24 June 2009. Catavino.net

Global Wine Industry leaders to gather at WineFuture-Rioja'09June 20, 2009
Mel Dick, Dan Jago, Troy Christenssen, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Jancis Robinson, Oz Clarke, Miguel Torres, Don St. Pierre and Gary Vaynerchuk to Lead Group of 35 Speakers in Rioja, Spain

Catavino Spanish Wine Education Scholarship: Bloggers Have An Opportunity to Learn About Spanish Wine!June 05, 2009
Starting on June 12th, the Wine Academy of Spain will begin its 2009-2010 USA tour. Following Catavino’s suggestions, they will give 1 free scholarship per USA city to a blogger. And although the Wine Academy of Spain is on the forefront of education, they are still in the beginning stages of utilizing on-line communication effectively; hence where we come in. Catavino will be responsible for the organization and development of this initiative. To participate go to Catavino.net

WineFuture-Rioja `09 - Robert Parker and the World's Leading Experts will meet in Spain March 28, 2009
WineFuture-Rioja 2009 is an international conference created and owned by The Wine Academy of Spain. This conference, supported by the CRDC Rioja, will be held in the city of Logroño on November 12th and 13th, 2009. The most important world leaders of the wine industry will meet in Rioja to discuss the current challenges that the global wine industry is facing, providing solutions, ideas, strategies and leadership. Some of the topics that will be covered at the conference include the global financial crisis, the environment, how to improve sales, consumption trends, the challenges that the on-trade is going through, brands, marketing strategies and the emerging markets.

The SOBE Wine & Food Festival honours the Wines of Spain in the presence of the King and the QueenMarch 18, 2009
The 2009 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Southern Wine & Spirits of America hosted an unprecedented tribute to the wines and foods of Spain held in the presence of Their Majesties, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain. This fund raising event took place on Thursday, February 19 in Coral Gables, Miami. Pancho Campo, was one of the guests invited to the “Viva España” gala dinner, as President of The Wine Academy of Spain and first Spanish Master of Wine.

Spanish Wines shine in LondonFebruary 04, 2009
The Spanish Wine Education programme conducted in London at the International Wine & Spirit Centre was a tremendous success for the wines of Spain. The 2 day seminar was a full house with 55 participants including several Masters of Wine, MW students, importers, distributors and educators. According to Diego Magaña, a young winemaker from Navarra that was invited to present his wines at the event: "this shows the interest that the British professionals have for our wines".

London Sells OutJanuary 28, 2009
The London Spanish Wine Education programme has had a fantastic response in London with 55 participants. The attendees come from all areas of the British wine business, as well as several Masters of Wine, numerous MW students and representatives from retailers, distributors and importers.

Pancho Campo becomes a member of the prestigious Circle of Wine WritersJanuary 10, 2009
Pancho Campo was informed last week by Christine Austin, Membership Secretary for the Circle of Wine Writers that he has been admitted as a member of this prestigious organization.

Juli Soler and Frank Smudlers MW guest speakers at the Spanish Wine Education in BelgiumNovember 13, 2008
The Spanish Wine Education program was held in Antwerp, Belgium from the 10th to the 12th of November, organized by Winewise and coordinated by The Wine Academy of Spain.

Spanish wine education certification program and icon wines tasting in New YorkOctober 28, 2008
The Wine Academy of Spain will conduct its Spanish Wine Education certification program in New York City from the 21st to the 23rd of October. The seminar wiil be followed by a master class and tasting of iconic Spanish wines.

Thanks for the congratulations received at The Wine AcademyOctober 19, 2008
More than 300 emails, sms and messages have been received at The Wine Academy congratulating Pancho Campo for becoming a Master of Wine

Pancho Campo MW becomes the first spanish master of wineOctober 19, 2008
Pancho Campo becomes the first Master of Wine from Spain together with Jeannie Cho Lee, the first Asian MW and Junior Vianna, the first Brazilian MW.