The Monterrei D.O. is participating in Barcelona Wine Week.
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Wines from 18 wineries in the Monterrei D.O. will be featured at Prowein 2026
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Registration will open on March 7 and remain open until March 18.
This coming Saturday, March 7, the Verín City Council will open registration for guided wine tastings of Monterrei Designation of Origin wines, paired with Galician products—one of the culinary activities taking place as part of the 2026 Lázaro Fair in collaboration with the Monterrei D.O.
The sessions will take place on March 21 and 22 in the activity area of the fair pavilion, featuring a participatory format that will allow attendees to better understand the characteristics and pairing possibilities of the region’s wines with Galician cuisine.
The tastings will be led by the technical director of the Monterrei D.O., Miguel López, alongside the chef and manager of the restaurant O Segredo do Retiro, José Luis Prieto, who will offer a combined perspective from the fields of oenology and gastronomy to explain the key aspects of pairing wines with Galician products.
The program includes three sessions:
Saturday, March 21 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
The versatility of Monterrei D.O. white wines with Galician products
Saturday, March 21 | 7:00 – 7:45 PM
The versatility of Monterrei D.O. red wines with Galician products
Sunday, March 22 | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
The Versatility of Monterrei D.O. White Wines with Galician Products
Saturday, March 21 | 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
The Versatility of Monterrei D.O. Red Wines with Galician Products
Sunday, March 22 | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn to pair Monterrei D.O. wines with Galician products
Each session will have 20 spots available, and the price is 12 euros per person, so we recommend registering in advance.
Registration
Registration opens on March 7 and remains open until March 18. Those interested can register in several ways:
In person at the OMIC office, located at the Youth Center
By calling 988 414 776
By email to blankylm@gmail.com
Payment must be made by deposit into the Abanca account (ES45 2080 5319 5130 0003 2477), followed by sending the payment receipt to the email address provided, specifying the first and last name of the person registering.
These activities aim to showcase the quality and diversity of Monterrei D.O. wines, while strengthening the relationship between the wine sector and Galician gastronomy as part of one of the most iconic events on Verín’s festive and commercial calendar.
Led by the technical director of the Monterrei D.O., Miguel López, together with José Luis Prieto, chef and manager of the restaurant O Segredo do Retiro
