IX Gastronomy Fair of Vall d’Albaida

During the 7th, 8th and 9th of November, the IX Annual Gastronomy Fair of Vall d’Albaida was celebrated in the city of Ontinyent.

The fair was exhibiting artesanal products and produce from the Vall D’Albaida region located in Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain. More specifically, there were regional sausages, cheeses, olive oils, sweets, and of course, wine.

Fortunately, we had an opportunity to showcase our wines to the local people within the surrounding region.

Surprisingly, the majority of the comments over the course of three days were very positive, referring to the high quality of the wines of the area. And considering that many people perceive the valley as being industrial, I think they were taken aback as to the richness of the land in Vall d’Albaida.

In the three years we have been attending this fair, we have seen people become more familiar with our wines, coming to the fair specifically with the intention of trying new vintages - which is very satisfying.

Additionally the fair has grown, doubling in attendance from the previous year, in part due to the new location. And to be honest, it’s been incredibly rewarding to hear people chat among themselves as to how the wines of the region continually grow in quality.

We have also noticed a trend toward rosé wine, which previously didn’t exist here. Many believe that a rosé  wine is very pleasant to enjoy, as long as it is not excessively fruity, and instead showing fresh and natural flavors on the palate.

The only drawback I see is that the fair lacks the attendance of restaurateurs in the area, and I would like to encourage the organizer, the Commonwealth of Valencia, to invite them personally to understand exactly how our products are made.

So that’s it! We enjoyed a sunny weekend and great wines in the company of many wonderful friends.

Saludos,

Reme