Spain's Great Match: Join us for the 30th Anniversary

It’s been 30 years since Spain’s first Great Match in NYC – and we’re planning our biggest celebration ever to mark the occasion! Join over 50 food, wine and spirits producers for the liveliest trade event of the season, including expert wine seminars, regional gastronomy pairings, and a Discovery Zone to taste and savor all the latest products.

Exclusively for trade and media, ICEX/Foods and Wines from Spain is pleased to present the 30th Anniversary of Spain’s Great Match, a full-day event organized by Trade Commission of Spain in New York. Spanish flavors take center stage in an interactive format devoted to wine and culinary education, guided tasting and one-on-one networking. Sign up early to reserve your seat for a masterclass and wine tasting led by our expert team. This year’s line-up includes a sparkling intensive on D.O. Cava led by Mary Gorman-McAdams, Master of Wine, showcasing the new Cava stamp of Cava de Guarda Superior y Elaborador Integral; an exploration of the authentic charms of D.O. Navarra with author Jeff Jenssen; and speed dating with the latest from Castilla y León, led by Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier.

Wine Tastings and Culinary Workshops

Throughout the day, attendees can look forward to sampling 300+ new releases of wine, artisan cocktails, and craft beers complemented by cheese, cured meats, lamb, escargots, olives, almonds, and more on the food side.

The experiential program will include:

• Chef and Master Sommelier-led culinary & wine seminars

• Master Sommelier-led mini wine varietal flights

• Food and wine pairing challenges

• Discovery Zone (new-to-market Spanish companies)

• Live cooking demos

• Mixologist-led Artisan Cocktail bar showcasing Spanish Sangría, Carajillo, and more

Sample iconic Spanish cuisine and dishes throughout the walk-around:

• Spanish Jamón Serrano and cheeses

• Jamón Ibérico carving stations

• Croquetas de Pollo: crispy chicken and béchamel fritters

• Empanadas: tuna, spinach, and pork savory pies

• Pulpo a la Gallega: octopus with mashed potatoes, EVOO and smoked pimentón

• Gazpacho with Spanish sherry and EVOO

• Patatas Bravas: spicy Spanish potatoes with salsa brava and EVOO aioli

• Tortilla de Patatas: Spanish tortilla with eggs, confit potatoes and caramelized onions

• Cocas: savory flatbreads with Piquillo pepper and goat cheese

• Wood-fired Paella

Our walk-around event will delight with classic selections and newfound favorites, including the Discovery Zone which aims to connect new-to-market Spanish producers with importers, distributors, and other potential buyers. Thirteen companies will showcase products from D.O. Rías Baixas, Jumilla, Bullas, Empordà, Cataluña, Pla I Llevant, V.T. Tierra de Castilla, Penedés, Conca de Barberá, Vinos de La Cerdanya (Catalan Pyrenees) and Cádiz. Food delicacies such as escargots from Murcia; lamb chops from I.G.P Castilla y León; Manzanilla and Hojiblanca olives from Sevilla; and a selection of almond products from Valencia will also be part of the Discovery Zone providing a unique context in which US importers/distributors and foodies can learn, taste and enjoy a selection of these new-to-market wines and food from Spain.

30 years ago, U.S. Chefs and sommeliers were among the first champions of Spanish gastronomy. True to our heritage, Spain’s Great Match will be held on October 1 at Mercado Little Spain in the heart of NYC, the ultimate epicurean adventure, created by José Andrés and the Adrià brothers as an “all-day destination for the very best of Spain’s food, drink, and culture.” Salud!

We’re going green!

To lessen our environmental impact, we're going digital for this event! Maps, printed information, and other interactive features will be available through a custom digital guidebook created for Spain's Great Match. Download the Guidebook app in the Apple App Store or Google Play; open the app, select the Find Guides tab, search for "Spain’s Great Match" and tap Download.

The digital event guidebook will provide extensive information about every food, wine, beer, and spirits producer in attendance, enhanced with a range of exciting interactive elements such as voting for your favorite food and wine pairings in Spain’s Great Match Challenge. We look forward to your feedback!

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