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1st Oil Tunnel/ A Tour of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Spain

During the 32 Salon Gourmets the 1st Edition of the "Oil Tunnel", a tour of all the Denominations of Origin of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and varieties will be heldIt is a space promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, whose objective is to offer visitors a sensory experience within the framework of the universe of aromas and flavors offered by the EXTRA VIRGINIt is one of the products with greater presence in the SG that will have this new innovative and unique space to reinforce and support of MAPAMA to the olive sectorThe organoleptic wealth of its extra virgins, its singularities, the excellence of a certified product, guarantee of origin, traceability, diffusion areas and endless length of positive attributes can be known through the Appellations of Origin, without forgetting the ecological EVOOs, where you will be able to delight with a product 100% organic, respectful of the environment.An exciting journey, a unique opportunity in Spain to taste and enjoy the EXTRA VIGENES, flag and spearhead of our best cuisine.

23th Wine Tunnel / MAPAMA

Sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Foodstuffs and the Environment (MAPAMA), the Wine Tunnel is one of the activities at Salón de Gourmets that attracts the largest numbers of visitors, specifically 28,700 persons at the last edition, some 11.24% more than the previous edition.The success and appeal of this exclusive wine corridor consists of the opportunity to sample the best single varietal wines in Spain, numbering 355 wines from 279 vineyards, chosen by experts at MAPAMA and members of the Wine-Tasting Committee of the Gourmets Wine Guide published by Grupo Gourmets."We want to offer visitors an opportunity to discover all the grape varieties cultivated in Spain, enabling them to see how the same variety, cultivated in different areas has different characteristics, and how it acclimatises and acquires different taste sensations and aromas when sampled during a wine-tasting session”, declares Ignacio Crespo, the Editor of the Gourmets Wine Guide (‘Guía de Vinos Gourmets’).Visitors will be given a small manual to help them discover the wines on show, whilst they enjoy and learn about them with the assistance of the sommeliers attending the Wine Tunnel.Completing the wine experience, various Spanish wine-growers will offer tasting sessions and beginner’s courses in which participants can discover different elaboration and maturing methods used for white wines, red wines, rosés and sparkling wines, as well as learning about their different characteristics and marriages.MAPAMA TUNNEL WINE TASTINGS 2018DATE 07/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Raíz de Páramo de Guzmán.Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of red wines.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Dehesa de Luna (VT de Castilla)Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Organic aging and oxidative aging wines.DATE 08/05/2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Tierra (CODa Rioja).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the white wine tasting.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Habla (VT de Extremadura).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Introduction to the tasting of rosé wines.DATE 09/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas S. Arroyo (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - A comparison between white wines, fermented in stainless steel tanks and fermented and aged in barrels.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Protos (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Natural sweet wines and naturally seeted wines.DATE 10/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Lerma (DO Arlanza) y Bodegas Nabal (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of sparkling wines.

25th New Products Exhibition

The New Products Exhibition provides an ideal forum at which to discover the latest new developments and assess the latest advances within the industry. The products presented in this, the most visited section of Salón de Gourmets, are new, unique, different and, above all, highly original.More than 1.100 high-quality food and drink products are exhibited in the display-cases in this part of the exhibition (audited figures from the last edition), including oils, wines, preserved foods, snacks, condiments, Fourth and Fifth Range foods, jams, sweet foods, etc., making up a showcase of considerable interest and appeal to trade visitors. This exhibition also attracts the attention of the national and international accredited media. These exclusive new developments all began to be marketed as of April 2017, consisting of delicatessen creations that deserve to play a starring role at a fair such as Salón de Gourmets, which places prime focus on the products themselves.A Jury of Experts will have the arduous task of choosing the products that are worthy of receiving the Six Salón de Gourmets Prizes awarded in three categories:Prize for Innovation: This award recognises the R&D and innovation deployed by companies and is presented to the special product that, in addition to being new and innovative, also represents an advance for the industry and for consumers.Prize for Presentation: This award is based on the coherent combination of two essential aspects: aesthetic appeal, which encompasses the presentation of the product; and the informative aspect from a consumer point of view. The award recognises the propitious balance between the aesthetic appeal of the packaging and the information that faithfully summarises the product’s nutritional value.Prize for Versatility: This award is granted to the product that, due to its unique characteristics, is capable of enriching the culinary scene based on its multiple applications.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

5 Spain Coffee Festival

The Salon de Gourmets presents a novelty in its 32nd edition, the 5 Spain Coffee Festival / Gourmets 2018, the largest coffee show in Spain, where the best companies will showcase their products and publicize the latest trends around coffee.Grupo Gourmets, together with SCA Spain (Specially Coffee Association Spain) will organize, within the framework of the 32 Salon de Gourmets, the Spanish championships, whose winners will represent us in the world championships organized by World Coffee Events.The area of the championships will be surrounded by a large exhibition area related to the world of coffee, its equipment and other accessories, which will be shown to the public during the four days of the Salon de Gourmets.The 6 contests that will take place from May 7 to 10 are:SCA Spain Barista Championship, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession.SCA Spain Latte Art Championship, highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance.SCA Spain Brewers Cup, highlights the craft of filter coffee brewing by hand.SCA Spain Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, promotes innovative beverage recipes that showcase coffee and spirits in a competition format.SCA Spain Cup Tasters Championship, awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees.SCA Spain Roasting Championship, competitors are evaluated on their performance of coffee grading, developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.The champions of each modality will be those that represent Spain in the World Championships organized by World Coffee Events, which finals will be held in Amsterdam, Brazil and Dubai.

9th GourmetQuesos / Integra2, The Best Spanish Cheese Championship 2017

El Campeonato GourmetQuesos se consolida como el más importante de los celebrados en España por el número de muestras presentadas (610 quesos en la edición 2017) y donde los quesos artesanos representan más de un 70%, por lo que se puede considerar como el Campeonato de referencia en nuestro país.España posee un rico patrimonio quesero que se ve reflejado en más de 200 variedades repartidas por toda la geografía nacional.  Además de los reconocidos como quesos de calidad diferenciada (27 con Denominación de Origen Protegida y 2 con Indicación Geográfica Protegida), hay que sumar más de medio centenar de quesos tradicionales y otros tantos de nueva creación, que ponen en valor el saber hacer de nuestros queseros y la profesionalización manifiesta del sector.Desde el Grupo Gourmets queremos seguir potenciando la cultura quesera en nuestro país, dando a conocer los excelentes y exquisitos quesos que se producen en la actualidad, muchos de ellos desconocidos del gran público. Por todo ello, se convoca el 9º Campeonato de los Mejores Quesos de España GOURMETQUESOS 2018, abierto a todos los elaboradores del país que comercializan sus productos y tengan el Registro Sanitario en vigor.El panel de jueces/catadores está compuesto por técnicos, maestros queseros, encargados de tiendas, blogueros y periodistas gastronómicos, cocineros, responsables de compras de grandes superficies  y jefes de sala de restaurantes que miman y aman el queso. Este perfil heterogéneo de jueces nos permite una valoración media más representativa y cercana a los gustos del consumidor.Más información sobre la próxima edición: contacto

Inauguración oficial del 32 Salón de Gourmets

El lunes de 7 de mayo a las 11.00 horas, tendrá lugar la inauguración oficial  del 32 Salón de Gourmets. (Punto de Prensa: Pabellón 4El comité de recepción, compuesto por Francisco López Canís, Fernando Jover y Francisco López-Bago, presidente, asesor y director general del Grupo Gourmets, acompañarán a la comitiva presidida por Carlos Cabanas Godino, Secretario General de Agricultura y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (MAPAMA) y otras autoridades, que recorrerán los cuatro pabellones de la feria. 

25th Ham Cutting Contest / Dehesa de Extremadura

Since the first edition of the competition back in 1994, six participants have competed for an hour and a half, demonstrating their ability and skills to a Jury of Professionals, who assess aspects such as speed, clean cut, presentation of the dish, style and beneficial use of a sample of 100 grams of ham. The purpose is to select the winner of the “Ham Cutting Contest / Dehesa de Extremadura”This year the members of the jury have been:Elena Dieguez, Vice President of the Regulatory Council of the D.O Dehesa de ExtremaduraElena Arzak, Chef Restaurante ArzakSara Cucala, Journalist and Owner of the gastronomic bookstore A PuntoSergio Fernández, Canal CocinaRose Michelle Bensadon, BloguerAna Marcos, Collaborator of El EconomistaThe finalists of this edition have been :Anibal Falcón MoralesJuan Blas Sánchez SaezRoberto González SantallaJesús de Teresa Santamaria PerezSara Isabel Ruiz OsunaLaura Polvillo RogerioThe winner was Roberto González Santalla from Madrid Second place Anibal Falcón Morales from Valencia Third place Juan Blas Sánchez Sáez from AlicanteCompetitions Rules

8th Show Cooking / Gourmets

Through the auspices of Grupo Gourmets, in collaboration with the culinary bookshop, A Punto Centro Cultural del Gusto, some of the star- chefs and products - from Spain at a national and international level pass through the packed Show Kitchens set up at Salón de Gourmets. The chefs offer commentated tasting sessions and illustrate the versatility of the new products that trade visitors will find in the display windows at the 25th New Products Exhibition, one of the most newsworthy sections of the fair. Throughout the fair’s four-day duration, professionals and members of the media will pack out the "8th Show Cooking /Gourmets," where chefs and speakers will share the same venue to demonstrate that cuisine means imagination. The master classes offered in this section provide a great opportunity for trade visitors to sample the dishes that are made and exchange know-how and opinions directly with a series of leading professionals. Amongst the renowned chefs that have attended past editions, we might mention Andrea Tumbarello, Joaquín Felipe, Juan Mari Arzak, Pedro Larumbe, Paco Roncero and Pepe Solla, amongst others.

Awards Ceremony 25th Ham Cutting Contest / Dehesa de Extremadura

Since the first edition of the competition back in 1994, six participants have competed for an hour and a half, demonstrating their ability and skills to a Jury of Professionals, who assess aspects such as speed, clean cut, presentation of the dish, style and beneficial use of a sample of 100 grams of ham. The purpose is to select the winner of the “Ham Cutting Contest / Dehesa de Extremadura”.The last edition, which took place on 24th April 2017, featured a Jury consisting of:Elena Diéguez Garbayo, Vice-President of the Dehesa de Extremadura Regulatory Board and Jury Chairwoman.Elena Arzak, Chef at Arzak Restaurant.Nicasio Durán, Member of Cofradía Extremeña de Gastronomía.Rosa Rivas, Journalist at El País.Juan Fco Hernández Caraballo, El Jamonista of Urrechu Restaurant.Sara Cucala, Journalist at TVE and owner of ‘A Punto’ Bookshop. Competitions Rules

Spanish Contest Looking for the best cachopo prepared with beef from Asturias2018.

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6th Round Tables Gourmets

6th Round Tables Gourmets During the celebration of the 32 Salon Gourmets we will recover the legendary round tables which theme will focus on:· Communication platforms online offline· Climate change in Gastronomy · Hospitality Schools The round tables will be held from Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 at different times, and their development will be as follows:Monday, May 7th 16: 30- 18: 30- 6 Round Table Gourmets: Communication Platforms  Gastronomic critic Coexistence, viability and alternatives of online and offline media. Boom of online platforms.  Tuesday, May 8th  10: 15- 12:15 6 Round Table Gourmets: Climate change in rural areas12: 30- 14:00 6 Round Table Gourmets: Climate change in viticulture and wineries  16: 00- 17:30 6 Round Table Gourmets: Climate change in livestock and derived products17: 45-19: 00 6 Round Table Gourmets: Climate change and fishingWednesday, May 9th10: 15-13: 30 6 Round Table Gourmets: Spanish and Foreign Hospitality Schools

Awards Ceremony Spanish Contest Looking for the best cachopo prepared with beef from Asturias2018.

La popularidad del cachopo ha traspasado los límites regionales de su Asturias natal para convertirse en un auténtico fenómeno gastronómico nacional. La base de cualquier plato está en la calidad de los ingredientes, por ese motivo y para reivindicar la excelencia de la materia prima, la IGP Ternera Asturiana patrocina la segunda edición del Concurso Nacional “En busca del Mejor Cachopo elaborado con Ternera Asturiana I.G.P.”Y es que no cabe duda que todo lo que rodea al cachopo genera una tremenda expectación. Doce fueron los restaurantes elegidos - la pasada edición- para elaborar en directo un cachopo cuyo único requisito imprescindible era que tenía que estar elaborado con Ternera Asturiana, un producto sano que destaca por su terneza y bajo contenido en grasa.Más información sobre la próxima edición: contacto

1st Oil Tunnel/ A Tour of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Spain

During the 32 Salon Gourmets the 1st Edition of the "Oil Tunnel", a tour of all the Denominations of Origin of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and varieties will be heldIt is a space promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, whose objective is to offer visitors a sensory experience within the framework of the universe of aromas and flavors offered by the EXTRA VIRGINIt is one of the products with greater presence in the SG that will have this new innovative and unique space to reinforce and support of MAPAMA to the olive sectorThe organoleptic wealth of its extra virgins, its singularities, the excellence of a certified product, guarantee of origin, traceability, diffusion areas and endless length of positive attributes can be known through the Appellations of Origin, without forgetting the ecological EVOOs, where you will be able to delight with a product 100% organic, respectful of the environment.An exciting journey, a unique opportunity in Spain to taste and enjoy the EXTRA VIGENES, flag and spearhead of our best cuisine.

23th Wine Tunnel / MAPAMA

Sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Foodstuffs and the Environment (MAPAMA), the Wine Tunnel is one of the activities at Salón de Gourmets that attracts the largest numbers of visitors, specifically 28,700 persons at the last edition, some 11.24% more than the previous edition.The success and appeal of this exclusive wine corridor consists of the opportunity to sample the best single varietal wines in Spain, numbering 355 wines from 279 vineyards, chosen by experts at MAPAMA and members of the Wine-Tasting Committee of the Gourmets Wine Guide published by Grupo Gourmets."We want to offer visitors an opportunity to discover all the grape varieties cultivated in Spain, enabling them to see how the same variety, cultivated in different areas has different characteristics, and how it acclimatises and acquires different taste sensations and aromas when sampled during a wine-tasting session”, declares Ignacio Crespo, the Editor of the Gourmets Wine Guide (‘Guía de Vinos Gourmets’).Visitors will be given a small manual to help them discover the wines on show, whilst they enjoy and learn about them with the assistance of the sommeliers attending the Wine Tunnel.Completing the wine experience, various Spanish wine-growers will offer tasting sessions and beginner’s courses in which participants can discover different elaboration and maturing methods used for white wines, red wines, rosés and sparkling wines, as well as learning about their different characteristics and marriages.WINE TASTING REGISTRATION (máximo de tres catas por persona).MAPAMA TUNNEL WINE TASTINGS 2018DATE 07/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Raíz de Páramo de Guzmán.Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of red wines.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Dehesa de Luna (VT de Castilla)Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Organic aging and oxidative aging wines.DATE 08/05/2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Tierra (CODa Rioja).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the white wine tasting.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Habla (VT de Extremadura).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Introduction to the tasting of rosé wines.DATE 09/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas S. Arroyo (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - A comparison between white wines, fermented in stainless steel tanks and fermented and aged in barrels.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Protos (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Natural sweet wines and naturally seeted wines.DATE 10/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Lerma (DO Arlanza) y Bodegas Nabal (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of sparkling wines.

25th New Products Exhibition

The New Products Exhibition provides an ideal forum at which to discover the latest new developments and assess the latest advances within the industry. The products presented in this, the most visited section of Salón de Gourmets, are new, unique, different and, above all, highly original.More than 1.100 high-quality food and drink products are exhibited in the display-cases in this part of the exhibition (audited figures from the last edition), including oils, wines, preserved foods, snacks, condiments, Fourth and Fifth Range foods, jams, sweet foods, etc., making up a showcase of considerable interest and appeal to trade visitors.This exhibition also attracts the attention of the national and international accredited media. These exclusive new developments all began to be marketed as of April 2017, consisting of delicatessen creations that deserve to play a starring role at a fair such as Salón de Gourmets, which places prime focus on the products themselves.A Jury of Experts will have the arduous task of choosing the products that are worthy of receiving the Six Salón de Gourmets Prizes awarded in three categories:Prize for Innovation: This award recognises the R&D and innovation deployed by companies and is presented to the special product that, in addition to being new and innovative, also represents an advance for the industry and for consumersPrize for Presentation: This award is based on the coherent combination of two essential aspects: aesthetic appeal, which encompasses the presentation of the product; and the informative aspect from a consumer point of view. The award recognises the propitious balance between the aesthetic appeal of the packaging and the information that faithfully summarises the product’s nutritional value.Prize for Versatility: This award is granted to the product that, due to its unique characteristics, is capable of enriching the culinary scene based on its multiple applications.

5 Spain Coffee Festival

The Salon de Gourmets presents a novelty in its 32nd edition, the 5 Spain Coffee Festival / Gourmets 2018, the largest coffee show in Spain, where the best companies will showcase their products and publicize the latest trends around coffee.Grupo Gourmets, together with SCA Spain (Specially Coffee Association Spain) will organize, within the framework of the 32 Salon de Gourmets, the Spanish championships, whose winners will represent us in the world championships organized by World Coffee Events.The area of the championships will be surrounded by a large exhibition area related to the world of coffee, its equipment and other accessories, which will be shown to the public during the four days of the Salon de Gourmets.The 6 contests that will take place from May 7 to 10 are:SCA Spain Barista Championship, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession.SCA Spain Latte Art Championship, highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance.SCA Spain Brewers Cup, highlights the craft of filter coffee brewing by hand.SCA Spain Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, promotes innovative beverage recipes that showcase coffee and spirits in a competition format.SCA Spain Cup Tasters Championship, awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees.SCA Spain Roasting Championship, competitors are evaluated on their performance of coffee grading, developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.The champions of each modality will be those that represent Spain in the World Championships organized by World Coffee Events, which finals will be held in Amsterdam, Brazil and Dubai.

6 Mesas Redondas Gourmets: Plataformas de Comunicación

Durante la celebración del 32 Salón de Gourmets recuperamos las legendarias Mesas Redondas, cuya temática versará sobre: Plataformas de Comunicación, Cambio Climático y Escuelas de Hostelería.Las Mesas Redondas se celebrarán del lunes 7 al miércoles 9 en diferentes horarios, y su desarrollo será el siguiente:Lunes 7 de mayo16:30- 18:306 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Plataformas de Comunicación Crítica gastronómica. Convivencia, viabilidad y alternativas de los medios online y offline. Auge de las plataformas online.Martes 8 de mayo10:15- 12:15  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets:  Cambio climático en el ámbito rural12:30- 14:00  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático en la viticultura y bodegas16:00- 17:30  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático en la ganadería y productos derivados17:45-19:00   6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático y pesca. Miércoles 9 de mayo10:15-13:306 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Escuelas de Hostelería Españolas y Extranjeras

Cata con Quim Vila

Quim Vila, Propietario de Vila Viniteca (Premio a la Mejor Tienda Especializada en la 33 Guía de Vinos Gourmets 2018),  dirigirá esta cata comentada de seis vinos.Será impartida por los propietarios o enólogos de las respectivas bodegas. Entre los participantes, todos ellos primeras figuras del universo enológico: Peter Sissek, Pingus Álvaro Palacios, su nueva creación riojana Quiñón de ValmiraDidier Depond, presentación en primicia de la nueva añada 2007 del prestigioso champagne SalonDirk Niepoort, presentación mundial de un nuevo Garrafeira Fréderic Drouhin, exclusivo Bourgogne

8th Show Cooking / Gourmets

Through the auspices of Grupo Gourmets, in collaboration with the culinary bookshop, A Punto Centro Cultural del Gusto, some of the star- chefs and products - from Spain at a national and international level pass through the packed Show Kitchens set up at Salón de Gourmets. The chefs offer commentated tasting sessions and illustrate the versatility of the new products that trade visitors will find in the display windows at the 25th New Products Exhibition, one of the most newsworthy sections of the fair. Throughout the fair’s four-day duration, professionals and members of the media will pack out the "8th Show Cooking /Gourmets," where chefs and speakers will share the same venue to demonstrate that cuisine means imagination. The master classes offered in this section provide a great opportunity for trade visitors to sample the dishes that are made and exchange know-how and opinions directly with a series of leading professionals. Amongst the renowned chefs that have attended past editions, we might mention Andrea Tumbarello, Joaquín Felipe, Juan Mari Arzak, Pedro Larumbe, Paco Roncero and Pepe Solla, amongst others.

11th Oysters Openers Championship Écailleurs / Sorlut

The Oysters Openers Championship Écailleurs / Sorlut is one of the most attractive events at the fair, a unique spectacle where the contestants exhibit their virtuoso skills by opening 30 oysters by hand in the shortest time possible, combining both skill and perfect technique.Speed, clean execution, and presentation will be the criteria used to judge the Best Oyster-Opener in Spain.At the same venue, this championship brings together serious oyster lovers and those who are fascinated to witness this extraordinary exhibition of skills. Once the trial has concluded, those present will have the opportunity to sample the oysters that have been opened by the contestants in their natural state; which is to say, without lemon or pepper, as recommended by the company, Daniel Sorlut. According to Sorlut, this is the only way to eat oysters if you wish to appreciate all of the taste nuances of this marvellous shellfish.Sorlut has devoted itself to the production of different kinds of oysters since 1930, with a sole purpose: to honour its consumers’ palates with the best-quality products.This small mollusk is capable of filtering more than 200 litres of seawater in 24 hours. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc, a nutrient that favours the assimilation of insulin and raises testosterone levels, which is where its aphrodisiac reputation comes from. Furthermore, the oyster’s properties include a high protein content and low calorie count, which makes it the ideal ally for any kind of diet. Its high iodine content helps to regulate cholesterol and it has considerable beauty benefits, strengthening our hair, skin and nails. It is said that the best way of eating oysters is in their natural state, including all the seawater they contain. Opening them is said to require an effort equivalent to more than 900 times the creature’s weight.Experts explain that the trick is to introduce the knife carefully, until you find the muscle, by means of a series of delicate sideways movements, after which the oyster will gradually give way. The theory sounds easy, but in practice you have to have a special knack not to lift the mother-of-pearl lining, break one of the valves or cut yourself, all of which can ruin this exquisite culinary treat.Championship Rules    Registration Form                          

6th Spanish GourmeTapa / Estrella Galicia Spanish Tapas Championship for Gourmets

The Spanish gastronomic model par excellence, the tapa, is  again present in the Salón de Gourmets with its a contest of its own: 6 GourmeTapa 1906, Spain Championship of Tapas for Gourmets, a contest that seeks to recognize the talent of the cooks  who elaborate the best tapa that harmonizes with one of the Estrella Galicia beers of Hijos de Rivera.As a tribute to this great appetizer, 12 participants will freely elaborate a minimum of 20 equal tapas in 30 minutes, harmonizing necessarily with one of the 3 varieties of beer of the 1906 range:1906 Reserva Especial1906 Red Vintage 1906 Black CoupageThis year the 1906 "family", the most personal range of “Hijos de Rivera”, takes center stage. To make these three beers with unique personality, the brand selects the best raw materials and elaborates its recipes with the most important ingredient: passion. For this reason this may be why 1906 is the most awarded family of beers, both nationally and internationallyThe contest that each year brings together more public and media, is divided into 2 sessions where a maximum of 6 contestants will participate.The Jury, made up of professionals from the hotel and restaurant industry, is fully employed to assess the originality, size, presentation, ingredients, cleanliness and agility of the participants, when proclaiming the winner.Championship rules  Registration Form

11th Oysters Openers Championship Écailleurs / Sorlut

The Oysters Openers Championship Écailleurs / Sorlut is one of the most attractive events at the fair, a unique spectacle where the contestants exhibit their virtuoso skills by opening 30 oysters by hand in the shortest time possible, combining both skill and perfect technique.Speed, clean execution, and presentation will be the criteria used to judge the Best Oyster-Opener in Spain and the country’s representative for the World Oyster-Opener Championships that take place annually in Galway (Ireland).At the same venue, this championship brings together serious oyster lovers and those who are fascinated to witness this extraordinary exhibition of skills. Once the trial has concluded, those present will have the opportunity to sample the oysters that have been opened by the contestants in their natural state; which is to say, without lemon or pepper, as recommended by the company, Daniel Sorlut. According to Sorlut, this is the only way to eat oysters if you wish to appreciate all of the taste nuances of this marvellous shellfish.Sorlut has devoted itself to the production of different kinds of oysters since 1930, with a sole purpose: to honour its consumers’ palates with the best-quality products.This small mollusk is capable of filtering more than 200 litres of seawater in 24 hours. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc, a nutrient that favours the assimilation of insulin and raises testosterone levels, which is where its aphrodisiac reputation comes from. Furthermore, the oyster’s properties include a high protein content and low calorie count, which makes it the ideal ally for any kind of diet. Its high iodine content helps to regulate cholesterol and it has considerable beauty benefits, strengthening our hair, skin and nails. It is said that the best way of eating oysters is in their natural state, including all the seawater they contain. Opening them is said to require an effort equivalent to more than 900 times the creature’s weight.Experts explain that the trick is to introduce the knife carefully, until you find the muscle, by means of a series of delicate sideways movements, after which the oyster will gradually give way. The theory sounds easy, but in practice you have to have a special knack not to lift the mother-of-pearl lining, break one of the valves or cut yourself, all of which can ruin this exquisite culinary treat.Championship Rules    Registration Form                          

Firma del convenio entre Marca España y Grupo Gourmets

Con el objetivo de desarrollar la imagen país en el ámbito de la gastronomía se materializa la firma del convenio entre Marca España y Grupo Gourmets.Divulgar los aspectos positivos de España, difundir la imagen de país moderno, innovador y de talento son los objetivos de esta institución, siendo la variedad y calidad de los productos agroalimentarios uno de sus mayores activos.Marca España, que en los 7 Premios Revista Club de Gourmets ha sido elegida por los lectores como Mejor Organismo del Año 2018, firmará un convenio de colaboración para desarrollar la imagen país en el ámbito de la gastronomía con el Salón de Gourmets, empresa que desde sus primeras ediciones viene apostando por la promoción de los alimentos y bebidas de calidad en los mercados exteriores. 

7th Club de Gourmets Magazine Awards

Club de Gourmets, veteran publication on the world of Spanish cuisine has once again asked its readers to choose the most significant professionals, establishments and media of the year, amongst other categories.Since 1976, the almost 500 issues of this publication have focused on the most prestigious chefs, from both the national and international scene, not to mention well-known restaurants, vintners and sommeliers. The readers of the magazine dean of Spanish gastronomy have been responsible for choosing the winners of the 7th edition of the Club de Gourmets Awards 2018, and these have been:Best restaurant: A Poniente, El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)Best Chef: Íñigo Pérez, Urrechu Restaurant (Madrid)Best Maître: Óscar Quintana Lourido, Culler de Pau (O Grove, Pontevedra)Best Sommelier: (Ex Aequo) Mónica Fernández, 19 and 99 Sushi Bar, (Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, ??Madrid) and María José Jurado, Taberna La Catapa (Madrid)Best shop: Santa Cecilia (Madrid)Best product: Conservas Frinsa (Ribeira, La Coruña)Best hotel: Only You (Madrid)Best means of communication: El Comidista (Mikel López Iturriaga)Best organization or institution: Marca EspañaBest book: Los Nuevos Viñadores (Luis Gutiérrez, Planeta Gastro)Extraordinary recognition: José AndrésMore information here

33th Gourmets Wine Guide Awards

In order to recognise the work of professionals within the Spanish wine sector, the users of the ‘Guía de Vinos Gourmets, Los Mejores de España’ (‘Gourmets Wine Guide: The Best in Spain’) are entrusted with choosing the leading representatives of the sector, encompassing wines, institutions, vineyards and individuals.At Salón de Gourmets we seek to recognise and reward excellence, good endeavour and innovative ideas that are capable of revolutionising the sector. In these awards, the team at the Gourmets Wine Guide merely receives the votes and guarantees the counting of same, since it is the readers of the printed version or mobile application of the Guide that are responsible for choosing the winners.The winners of the 33 Gourmet Wine Guide Awards 2018 are:Winery of the year: Bodegas Barbadillo. For its constant innovation in the sector and in the areas where it is present.Best young white: Do Ferreiro. Bodegas Gerardo Méndez. DO Rías BaixasBest white with aging: Viña Tondonia Reserva. R. López de Heredia. DOCa RiojaBest rosé: Bàrbara Forés Rosat. Celler Bàrbara Forés. DO Terra Alta.Best young red: Luberri Maceración Carbónica. Luberri Monje Amestoy. DOCa RiojaBest red with aging: Tomás Postigo 5th Year. Tomás Postigo. DO Ribera del DueroBest sparkling: Masía Segle XV Millésime. Brut Nature Gran Reserva. Cavas Rovellats.DO CavaBest generous: Apóstoles Palo Cortado. González Byass Jerez. DO Jerez-Xérès-SherryBest specialized shop: Vila Viniteca. Barcelona.Special prize: Marcos Eguren. All their wines have singularities that make them special.More information here

5th 99 points League Awards of the Best Wine of the 33rd Gourmets Wine Guide

The ’99 League’ Awards bring together those wines that the Tasting Committee grants its highest rating to: 99 points on a scale of 100. These are sublime wines that stand out for their considerable personality, elegance and exceptional qualities.Only the best wines in Spain enjoy the honour of appearing in the most discerning pages of the ’Guía de Vinos Gourmets, Los Mejores de España’ (GVG), a pioneering, objective, independent and critical publication that, year after year, brings together the best wine-growers throughout Spain.And in response to the occasional question such as ‘If they are the best, then why not give them 100 points?’, the experts state: “because perfection does not exist. We leave the final point for our readers/users to grant, given that only wine-tasters and wine-buffs have the power to decide this."The wines that have reached the highest rating (99/100) in this 33 GVG, have been:Benjamín Romeo Colección nº 3: El Chozo del Bombón, 14 (Bodega Contador) DOCa RiojaClos Erasmus, 15 (Clos i Terrasses) DOCa PrioratContador, 15 (Bodega Contador) DOCa RiojaFélix Callejo "Viñedos de la Familia", 14 (Bodegas Félix Callejo) DO Ribera del DueroGramona Enoteca brut nature gran reserva, 01 (Gramona) DO CavaGrans Muralles, 10 (Bodegas Torres) DO Conca de BarberàL'Ermita, 14 (Álvaro Palacios) DOCa Priorat./ PREMIADO CATA QUIM VILALa Faraona, 14 (Descendientes de J. Palacios) DO BierzoPérez Pascuas Gran Selección gran reserva, 12 (Bodegas Hnos. Pérez Pascuas) DO Ribera del DueroPesus, 14 (Bodegas Hnos. Sastre) DO Ribera del DueroPingus, 14 (Dominio de Pingus) DO Ribera del Duero./PREMIADO CATA QUIM VILAPrivilegio 1860 palo cortado (Emilio Hidalgo) DO Jerez-Xérès-SherryRegina Vides, 14 (Bodegas Hnos. Sastre) DO Ribera del DueroTermanthia, 13 (Bodega Numanthia) DO ToroTerreus, 15 (Bodegas Mauro) VT de Castilla y LeónTeso La Monja, 12 (Teso La Monja) DO ToroTradición Pedro Ximénez VOS (Bodegas Tradición) DO Jerez-Xérès-SherryVega Sicilia Único Reserva Especial, CVC de las cosechas 05, 06 y 07 (Bodegas Vega Sicilia) DO Ribera del DueroViña El Pisón, 15 (Bodegas y Vñedos Artadi) Otros Vinos- sin DO. La RiojaMore information here

6th Spanish GourmeTapa / Estrella Galicia Spanish Tapas Championship for Gourmets

The Spanish gastronomic model par excellence, the tapa, is  again present in the Salón de Gourmets with its a contest of its own: 6 GourmeTapa 1906, Spain Championship of Tapas for Gourmets, a contest that seeks to recognize the talent of the cooks  who elaborate the best tapa that harmonizes with one of the Estrella Galicia beers of Hijos de Rivera.As a tribute to this great appetizer, 12 participants will freely elaborate a minimum of 20 equal tapas in 30 minutes, harmonizing necessarily with one of the 3 varieties of beer of the 1906 range:1906 Reserva Especial1906 Red Vintage 1906 Black CoupageThis year the 1906 "family", the most personal range of “Hijos de Rivera”, takes center stage. To make these three beers with unique personality, the brand selects the best raw materials and elaborates its recipes with the most important ingredient: passion. For this reason this may be why 1906 is the most awarded family of beers, both nationally and internationallyThe contest that each year brings together more public and media, is divided into 2 sessions where a maximum of 6 contestants will participate.The Jury, made up of professionals from the hotel and restaurant industry, is fully employed to assess the originality, size, presentation, ingredients, cleanliness and agility of the participants, when proclaiming the winner.Championship rules  Registration Form

1st Oil Tunnel/ A Tour of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Spain

During the 32 Salon Gourmets the 1st Edition of the "Oil Tunnel", a tour of all the Denominations of Origin of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and varieties will be heldIt is a space promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, whose objective is to offer visitors a sensory experience within the framework of the universe of aromas and flavors offered by the EXTRA VIRGINIt is one of the products with greater presence in the SG that will have this new innovative and unique space to reinforce and support of MAPAMA to the olive sectorThe organoleptic wealth of its extra virgins, its singularities, the excellence of a certified product, guarantee of origin, traceability, diffusion areas and endless length of positive attributes can be known through the Appellations of Origin, without forgetting the ecological EVOOs, where you will be able to delight with a product 100% organic, respectful of the environment.An exciting journey, a unique opportunity in Spain to taste and enjoy the EXTRA VIGENES, flag and spearhead of our best cuisine.

23th Wine Tunnel / MAPAMA

Sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Foodstuffs and the Environment (MAPAMA), the Wine Tunnel is one of the activities at Salón de Gourmets that attracts the largest numbers of visitors, specifically 28,700 persons at the last edition, some 11.24% more than the previous edition.The success and appeal of this exclusive wine corridor consists of the opportunity to sample the best single varietal wines in Spain, numbering 355 wines from 279 vineyards, chosen by experts at MAPAMA and members of the Wine-Tasting Committee of the Gourmets Wine Guide published by Grupo Gourmets."We want to offer visitors an opportunity to discover all the grape varieties cultivated in Spain, enabling them to see how the same variety, cultivated in different areas has different characteristics, and how it acclimatises and acquires different taste sensations and aromas when sampled during a wine-tasting session”, declares Ignacio Crespo, the Editor of the Gourmets Wine Guide (‘Guía de Vinos Gourmets’).Visitors will be given a small manual to help them discover the wines on show, whilst they enjoy and learn about them with the assistance of the sommeliers attending the Wine Tunnel.Completing the wine experience, various Spanish wine-growers will offer tasting sessions and beginner’s courses in which participants can discover different elaboration and maturing methods used for white wines, red wines, rosés and sparkling wines, as well as learning about their different characteristics and marriages.WINE TASTING REGISTRATION (máximo de tres catas por persona).MAPAMA TUNNEL WINE TASTINGS 2018DATE 07/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Raíz de Páramo de Guzmán.Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of red wines.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Dehesa de Luna (VT de Castilla)Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Organic aging and oxidative aging wines.DATE 08/05/2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Tierra (CODa Rioja).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the white wine tasting.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Habla (VT de Extremadura).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Introduction to the tasting of rosé wines.DATE 09/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas S. Arroyo (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - A comparison between white wines, fermented in stainless steel tanks and fermented and aged in barrels.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Protos (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Natural sweet wines and naturally seeted wines.DATE 10/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Lerma (DO Arlanza) y Bodegas Nabal (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of sparkling wines.

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The aim of the contest is to disseminate the culture of the sommelier and to select the best sommelier to represent Spain in the world championship.The championship is divided in two phases, the semifinal which was celebrated during the morning of Wednesday, beginning at 10:00 and the final that started at 3:45 pm.Both championships were held in the Gourmets Stage.The semifinal consists of:Exam with questions to develop or type test.Wine tasting and / or distillates or other drink.The three best scores will go to the final. The final consists of: Quick test Oral tasting of wines. Wrong letter.Identification of distillates, liquors and beverages. Decantation and service of a bottle of wine to the jury.Pairing with the drinks that the contestant considers appropriate for a menu that is decided.There may be a surprise test, based on any of the actions developed within the profession of a Sommelier.Proof of style and professionalism. The correct uniformity, the style used by the contestant during all the tests of the Contest will be assessed. The delivery of the trophy for the winner and diplomas for the second and third place were from 18:15 to 19:00 in the Gourmets Stage.This edition: Jon Andoni Rementería of the restaurant Remenetxe, País Vasco, won the title of Best Sommelier of Spain 2018.The second place went to Eduardo Camiñas of the restaurant Mugaritz, País Vasco.The third place went to Valentín Checa from Castilla la Mancha. Video of the 24 Sommeliers Spain Championship, 2018:

25th New Products Exhibition

The New Products Exhibition provides an ideal forum at which to discover the latest new developments and assess the latest advances within the industry. The products presented in this, the most visited section of Salón de Gourmets, are new, unique, different and, above all, highly original.More than 1.100 high-quality food and drink products are exhibited in the display-cases in this part of the exhibition (audited figures from the last edition), including oils, wines, preserved foods, snacks, condiments, Fourth and Fifth Range foods, jams, sweet foods, etc., making up a showcase of considerable interest and appeal to trade visitors.This exhibition also attracts the attention of the national and international accredited media. These exclusive new developments all began to be marketed as of April 2017, consisting of delicatessen creations that deserve to play a starring role at a fair such as Salón de Gourmets, which places prime focus on the products themselves.A Jury of Experts will have the arduous task of choosing the products that are worthy of receiving the Six Salón de Gourmets Prizes awarded in three categories:• Prize for Innovation: This award recognises the R&D and innovation deployed by companies and is presented to the special product that, in addition to being new and innovative, also represents an advance for the industry and for consumers.• Prize for Presentation: This award is based on the coherent combination of two essential aspects: aesthetic appeal, which encompasses the presentation of the product; and the informative aspect from a consumer point of view. The award recognises the propitious balance between the aesthetic appeal of the packaging and the information that faithfully summarises the product’s nutritional value.• Prize for Versatility: This award is granted to the product that, due to its unique characteristics, is capable of enriching the culinary scene based on its multiple applications.

5 Spain Coffee Festival

The Salon de Gourmets presents a novelty in its 32nd edition, the 5 Spain Coffee Festival / Gourmets 2018, the largest coffee show in Spain, where the best companies will showcase their products and publicize the latest trends around coffee.Grupo Gourmets, together with SCA Spain (Specially Coffee Association Spain) will organize, within the framework of the 32 Salon de Gourmets, the Spanish championships, whose winners will represent us in the world championships organized by World Coffee Events.The area of the championships will be surrounded by a large exhibition area related to the world of coffee, its equipment and other accessories, which will be shown to the public during the four days of the Salon de Gourmets.The 6 contests that will take place from May 7 to 10 are:SCA Spain Barista Championship, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession.SCA Spain Latte Art Championship, highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance.SCA Spain Brewers Cup, highlights the craft of filter coffee brewing by hand.SCA Spain Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, promotes innovative beverage recipes that showcase coffee and spirits in a competition format.SCA Spain Cup Tasters Championship, awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees.SCA Spain Roasting Championship, competitors are evaluated on their performance of coffee grading, developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.The champions of each modality will be those that represent Spain in the World Championships organized by World Coffee Events, which finals will be held in Amsterdam, Brazil and Dubai.

6 Mesas Redondas Gourmets: Plataformas de Comunicación

Durante la celebración del 32 Salón de Gourmets recuperamos las legendarias Mesas Redondas, cuya temática versará sobre: Plataformas de Comunicación, Cambio Climático y Escuelas de Hostelería.Las Mesas Redondas se celebrarán del lunes 7 al miércoles 9 en diferentes horarios, y su desarrollo será el siguiente:Lunes 7 de mayo16:30- 18:306 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Plataformas de Comunicación Crítica gastronómica. Convivencia, viabilidad y alternativas de los medios online y offline. Auge de las plataformas online.Martes 8 de mayo10:15- 12:15  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets:  Cambio climático en el ámbito rural12:30- 14:00  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático en la viticultura y bodegas16:00- 17:30  6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático en la ganadería y productos derivados17:45-19:00   6 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Cambio climático y pesca. Miércoles 9 de mayo10:15-13:306 Mesa Redonda Gourmets: Escuelas de Hostelería Españolas y Extranjeras

15th International Cooking Contest with EVOO "Jaén, Paraíso Interior”

The Council of Jaén has chosen one more year the Salón de Gourmets as the venue for the 15th International Kitchen Prize with extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) "Jaén Paraíso Interior".The main objective of this award is the promotion of the extra virgin olive oil of the Province of Jaén, rewarding the creativity of the national and international cooks. It is a competition with a long history, which has contestants from different countries, renowned chefs such as Massimo Bottura, Jordi Cruz and Xanty Elías, among others (full list winners).In the 2018 edition, the contest will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at the Gourmets Auditorium in IFEMA Pavilion 8.The winner will receive 8,000 euros and a trophy, while the second and third place will receive 3,000 euros and 1,000 euros, respectively, and two finalist plates, becoming one of the kitchen championships with the highest economic endowment in Spain, 12,000 euros in total.The 8 extra virgin olive oils distinguished with the quality seal Jaén Selección 2018 are: Castillo de Canena ; Claramunt, de Baeza; Maquiz, de Mengíbar; Nobleza del Sur, de Castellar; Oro de Cánava, de Jimena; Picualia, de Bailén; Puerta de las Villas, de Mogón, and in the category of organic production oil has been awarded  Melgarejo Ecológico Premium, de Pegalajar.The contest rules are available as well as the registration form which will be open until April 2th and must be sent by mail in an envelope to the Provincial Council of Jaén (it is specified in the bases). The jury of this edition is composed by:Rafael García Santos, Culinary critic. President of the juryÁngeles Blanco, Journalist Informativos Tele 5Pedro Larumbe, Chef and owner El 38 de LarumbePedro Sánchez, Chef  of Jaen,s Restaurant BagáMarta del Valle, Journalist and director magazine Buenavida, El PaísRoberto Capone, Chef and presenter Rutas Capone, de la 2 de TVEIf you need more information you can contact us.

8th Show Cooking / Gourmets

Through the auspices of Grupo Gourmets, in collaboration with the culinary bookshop, A Punto Centro Cultural del Gusto, some of the star- chefs and products - from Spain at a national and international level pass through the packed Show Kitchens set up at Salón de Gourmets. The chefs offer commentated tasting sessions and illustrate the versatility of the new products that trade visitors will find in the display windows at the 25th New Products Exhibition, one of the most newsworthy sections of the fair. Throughout the fair’s four-day duration, professionals and members of the media will pack out the "8th Show Cooking /Gourmets," where chefs and speakers will share the same venue to demonstrate that cuisine means imagination. The master classes offered in this section provide a great opportunity for trade visitors to sample the dishes that are made and exchange know-how and opinions directly with a series of leading professionals. Amongst the renowned chefs that have attended past editions, we might mention Andrea Tumbarello, Joaquín Felipe, Juan Mari Arzak, Pedro Larumbe, Paco Roncero and Pepe Solla, amongst others.

Visita de la ministra del MAPAMA al 32 Salón de Gourmets Miércoles 09.05.2018, Acceso Sur

Isabel García Tejerina, ministra de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (MAPAMA) visitará el 32 Salón de Gourmets el miércoles 9 de mayo en el transcurso de la mañana. En compañía de los directivos del Grupo Gourmets y de IFEMA, recorrerá los cuatro pabellones de la feria.

15th International Cooking Contest with EVOO "Jaén, Paraíso Interior”

The Council of Jaén has chosen one more year the Salón de Gourmets as the venue for the 15th International Kitchen Prize with extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) "Jaén Paraíso Interior".The main objective of this award is the promotion of the extra virgin olive oil of the Province of Jaén, rewarding the creativity of the national and international cooks. It is a competition with a long history, which has contestants from different countries, renowned chefs such as Massimo Bottura, Jordi Cruz and Xanty Elías, among others (full list winners).In the 2018 edition, the contest will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at the Gourmets Auditorium in IFEMA Pavilion 8.The winner will receive 8,000 euros and a trophy, while the second and third place will receive 3,000 euros and 1,000 euros, respectively, and two finalist plates, becoming one of the kitchen championships with the highest economic endowment in Spain, 12,000 euros in total.The 8 extra virgin olive oils distinguished with the quality seal Jaén Selección 2018 are: Castillo de Canena ; Claramunt, de Baeza; Maquiz, de Mengíbar; Nobleza del Sur, de Castellar; Oro de Cánava, de Jimena; Picualia, de Bailén; Puerta de las Villas, de Mogón, and in the category of organic production oil has been awarded  Melgarejo Ecológico Premium, de Pegalajar.The contest rules are available as well as the registration form which will be open until April 2th and must be sent by mail in an envelope to the Provincial Council of Jaén (it is specified in the bases). The jury of this edition is composed by:Rafael García Santos, Culinary critic. President of the juryÁngeles Blanco, Journalist Informativos Tele 5Pedro Larumbe, Chef and owner El 38 de LarumbePedro Sánchez, Chef  of Jaen,s Restaurant BagáMarta del Valle, Journalist and director magazine Buenavida, El PaísRoberto Capone, Chef and presenter Rutas Capone, de la 2 de TVEIf you need more information you can contact us.

1st Oil Tunnel/ A Tour of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Spain

During the 32 Salon Gourmets the 1st Edition of the "Oil Tunnel", a tour of all the Denominations of Origin of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and varieties will be heldIt is a space promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, whose objective is to offer visitors a sensory experience within the framework of the universe of aromas and flavors offered by the EXTRA VIRGINIt is one of the products with greater presence in the SG that will have this new innovative and unique space to reinforce and support of MAPAMA to the olive sectorThe organoleptic wealth of its extra virgins, its singularities, the excellence of a certified product, guarantee of origin, traceability, diffusion areas and endless length of positive attributes can be known through the Appellations of Origin, without forgetting the ecological EVOOs, where you will be able to delight with a product 100% organic, respectful of the environment.An exciting journey, a unique opportunity in Spain to taste and enjoy the EXTRA VIGENES, flag and spearhead of our best cuisine.

23th Wine Tunnel / MAPAMA

Sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Foodstuffs and the Environment (MAPAMA), the Wine Tunnel is one of the activities at Salón de Gourmets that attracts the largest numbers of visitors, specifically 28,700 persons at the last edition, some 11.24% more than the previous edition.The success and appeal of this exclusive wine corridor consists of the opportunity to sample the best single varietal wines in Spain, numbering 355 wines from 279 vineyards, chosen by experts at MAPAMA and members of the Wine-Tasting Committee of the Gourmets Wine Guide published by Grupo Gourmets."We want to offer visitors an opportunity to discover all the grape varieties cultivated in Spain, enabling them to see how the same variety, cultivated in different areas has different characteristics, and how it acclimatises and acquires different taste sensations and aromas when sampled during a wine-tasting session”, declares Ignacio Crespo, the Editor of the Gourmets Wine Guide (‘Guía de Vinos Gourmets’).Visitors will be given a small manual to help them discover the wines on show, whilst they enjoy and learn about them with the assistance of the sommeliers attending the Wine Tunnel.Completing the wine experience, various Spanish wine-growers will offer tasting sessions and beginner’s courses in which participants can discover different elaboration and maturing methods used for white wines, red wines, rosés and sparkling wines, as well as learning about their different characteristics and marriages.WINE TASTING REGISTRATION (máximo de tres catas por persona).MAPAMA TUNNEL WINE TASTINGS 2018DATE 07/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Raíz de Páramo de Guzmán.Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of red wines.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Dehesa de Luna (VT de Castilla)Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Organic aging and oxidative aging wines.DATE 08/05/2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Tierra (CODa Rioja).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the white wine tasting.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Habla (VT de Extremadura).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Introduction to the tasting of rosé wines.DATE 09/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas S. Arroyo (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - A comparison between white wines, fermented in stainless steel tanks and fermented and aged in barrels.Time: 16:00 to 17:00 - Bodegas Protos (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 17:00 to 18:00 - Natural sweet wines and naturally seeted wines.DATE 10/05/2018Time: 11:00 to 12:00 - Bodegas Lerma (DO Arlanza) y Bodegas Nabal (DO Ribera del Duero).Time: 12:00 to 13:00 - Introduction to the tasting of sparkling wines.

25th New Products Exhibition

The New Products Exhibition provides an ideal forum at which to discover the latest new developments and assess the latest advances within the industry. The products presented in this, the most visited section of Salón de Gourmets, are new, unique, different and, above all, highly original.More than 1.100 high-quality food and drink products are exhibited in the display-cases in this part of the exhibition (audited figures from the last edition), including oils, wines, preserved foods, snacks, condiments, Fourth and Fifth Range foods, jams, sweet foods, etc., making up a showcase of considerable interest and appeal to trade visitors.This exhibition also attracts the attention of the national and international accredited media. These exclusive new developments all began to be marketed as of April 2017, consisting of delicatessen creations that deserve to play a starring role at a fair such as Salón de Gourmets, which places prime focus on the products themselves.A Jury of Experts will have the arduous task of choosing the products that are worthy of receiving the Six Salón de Gourmets Prizes awarded in three categories:Prize for Innovation: This award recognises the R&D and innovation deployed by companies and is presented to the special product that, in addition to being new and innovative, also represents an advance for the industry and for consumers.Prize for Presentation: This award is based on the coherent combination of two essential aspects: aesthetic appeal, which encompasses the presentation of the product; and the informative aspect from a consumer point of view. The award recognises the propitious balance between the aesthetic appeal of the packaging and the information that faithfully summarises the product’s nutritional value.Prize for Versatility: This award is granted to the product that, due to its unique characteristics, is capable of enriching the culinary scene based on its multiple applications.

5 Spain Coffee Festival

The Salon de Gourmets presents a novelty in its 32nd edition, the 5 Spain Coffee Festival / Gourmets 2018, the largest coffee show in Spain, where the best companies will showcase their products and publicize the latest trends around coffee.Grupo Gourmets, together with SCA Spain (Specially Coffee Association Spain) will organize, within the framework of the 32 Salon de Gourmets, the Spanish championships, whose winners will represent us in the world championships organized by World Coffee Events.The area of the championships will be surrounded by a large exhibition area related to the world of coffee, its equipment and other accessories, which will be shown to the public during the four days of the Salon de Gourmets.The 6 contests that will take place from May 7 to 10 are:SCA Spain Barista Championship, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession.SCA Spain Latte Art Championship, highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance.SCA Spain Brewers Cup, highlights the craft of filter coffee brewing by hand.SCA Spain Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, promotes innovative beverage recipes that showcase coffee and spirits in a competition format.SCA Spain Cup Tasters Championship, awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees.SCA Spain Roasting Championship, competitors are evaluated on their performance of coffee grading, developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.The champions of each modality will be those that represent Spain in the World Championships organized by World Coffee Events, which finals will be held in Amsterdam, Brazil and Dubai.

Entrega de premios 9 Campeonato de los Mejores Quesos de España

Los mejores quesos de España se exponen en el área "GourmetQuesos, Quesos de Autor", donde el queso es el absoluto protagonista con una zona de exposición de más de 600 variedades, en la pasada edición.El maestro quesero José Luis Martín dirige un año más este espacio especializado donde se puede encontrar tantas variedades de quesos como paladares por complacer: vaca, cabra, oveja, de pastor o de temporada, de pasta blanda o de corteza enmohecida, etc.En el marco del pasado Salón, se celebró el "8 GourmetQuesos / Integra2, Campeonato de Los Mejores Quesos de España 2017" en el que se premió a los mejores quesos nacionales en 15 categorías diferentes en función de la leche, la textura o la pasta, entre otros parámetros. Este concurso premia la originalidad y calidad de los elaboradores.Listado de los quesos finalistas y semifinalistas - y de los catadores - de la pasada edición.Más información sobre la próxima edición: contacto

I Summit of Sommeliers Champions of Spain Tierra de Sabor

This year we celebrated the First Summit of Champion Sommeliers of Spain3 finalists from past editions competing to represent Spain in the World Championship.The 3 contestants had met at 10:30 in the Gourmets Stage, where they had to pass the following tests:Theoretical  exam of 30 questions in English.Tasting and pairing.At 13:45 the jury's decision was issued, the trophy was awarded to the winner and the diplomas for second, third and participation.More information here

8th Show Cooking / Gourmets

Through the auspices of Grupo Gourmets, in collaboration with the culinary bookshop, A Punto Centro Cultural del Gusto, some of the star- chefs and products - from Spain at a national and international level pass through the packed Show Kitchens set up at Salón de Gourmets. The chefs offer commentated tasting sessions and illustrate the versatility of the new products that trade visitors will find in the display windows at the 25th New Products Exhibition, one of the most newsworthy sections of the fair. Throughout the fair’s four-day duration, professionals and members of the media will pack out the "8th Show Cooking /Gourmets," where chefs and speakers will share the same venue to demonstrate that cuisine means imagination. The master classes offered in this section provide a great opportunity for trade visitors to sample the dishes that are made and exchange know-how and opinions directly with a series of leading professionals. Amongst the renowned chefs that have attended past editions, we might mention Andrea Tumbarello, Joaquín Felipe, Juan Mari Arzak, Pedro Larumbe, Paco Roncero and Pepe Solla, amongst others.

7 Premios Salón de Gourmets

Los 7 Premios a los Nuevos Productos presentados en el 32 Salón de Gourmets, que incluyen 3 categorías:Premio a la InnovaciónPremio a la PresentaciónPremio a la VersatilidadA estos galardones optan todas aquellas firmas que exponen alguna de sus novedades en las vitrinas de la exposición de los Nuevos Productos y que han comenzado su comercialización en el último año.Durante el 32 Salón, entre las 1.300 novedades que se han podido encontrar en las vitrinas de la 25 Exposición de Nuevos Productos, éstos han sido los premiados:Premio a la Innovación: el nuevo formato de AOVE Coupage  especial para pulpo de Aceite Valdezarza ha obtenido este premio, por su arriesgada iniciativa de comercializar un aceite concebido exclusivamente para cocinar este producto.Premio a la Presentación: ha triunfado La pastelería Belenguer con su Serie Art, un surtido de bombones artesanos pintados a mano sin gluten.Premio a la Versatilidad: ha recaído en la alcachofa blanca de Tudela de la firma Vehortu. 

Concurso de Recetas de Cocina 100 % Raza Autóctona MAPAMA

El Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente ha convocado el Concurso de Recetas de Cocina “100% Raza Autóctona”, que premia la mejor receta de plato principal o tapa elaborada con productos de raza autóctona.El MAPAMA ha elegido el Salón de Gourmets como el marco idóneo donde desarrollar este concurso, cuyo objetivo principal es dar a conocer a la sociedad los productos de raza autóctona, promoviendo y apoyando su consumo, conservando la biodiversidad productiva al apoyar a los ganaderos que se dedican a la cría de estas razas autóctonas, y a la vez favorecer la comercialización de estos productos, dando a conocer su valor y la historia que tienen detrás.El concurso está dirigido a Escuelas de Hostelería y estudiantes del sector de la restauración a nivel nacional, siendo la participación gratuita. El Jurado, constituido por miembros del MAPAMA y del sector de la Hostelería, premiará aquellas recetas que mejor se ajusten a los parámetros de presentación, composición, sabor y textura, y por supuesto, que cumplan con el objetivo final del concurso: valorizar los productos procedentes de animales de razas autóctonas.El plazo de presentación de solicitudes está abierto desde el 15 de enero hasta el 10 de abril de 2018.Bases del ConcursoMás información: Contacto