Fundación para la Cultura del Vino. The Wine Culture Foundation) Interesting articles about this industry. On-line consultation with a group of 6 renowned Oenologists. Bibliography and national and international publications of interest to the wine-lover. Information regarding training in the different Autonomous Communities of Spain. Useful up-to-date activities agenda. .
Vitivino.
Although this is one of the most recent sites, it offers a great amount of information regarding wine businesses, types of bottles, weather reports, updated information about Spanish Appellations and links of interest.
Oenology and Winegrowing Centre) devoted to the world of oenology. It introduces numerous links to other websites, both Spanish and foreign, organised by subject: oenology, wine-growing, training, news and a debate forum. Articles and suggestions may be contributed.
Todovino.
This portal is headed by Custodio L. Zamarra, Sommelier, as well as José Luis Casado and Fernando Gurucharri. The prestige and knowledge of the three participants requires no further explanation.
Comunidad
de aficionados al vino. (Wine-lovers' Community) La Peña Verema (vintage) of Valencia runs this portal that carries out numerous blind-tastes that one can consult at its site. Iñaki Blasco, Roberto Campos, José Luis Contreras, Paco Higón and Juan Such carry out the tastings. The site contains articles, wine-tasting courses, a guide to wineries, shops and wine accessories.
El
Mundo del Vino. (Wine World) Directed by Víctor de la Serna, with the significant participation of Jens Riis. This site is markedly informative. A lot of in-depth articles and wine industry news. Tasting comments on national and international wines.
Elvino.
The Spanish Wine Information Centre on the Internet. This veteran portal offers a lot of information but not all of it is up-to-date. Data regarding wine publications, You can access it from the La Guía Peñín de los Vinos de España 2002. If only for that reason, it is very interesting.
Club
de Vinos abc.es (ABC Wine Club) At The Wine Channel on abc.es you can become a member of the Wine Club, learn about Appellations, Wineries, Tasting, Cuisine and purchase from the online wine shop. Visit the Wine Club.
La Planete-vin The Portal for different Appellations from Spain, France, Italy, among others.
Wine Organisations and Associations
Unión
Española de Catadores.(Spanish Wine-Tasters' Organisation) This association, together with the Sommeliers' Organisation, is among the most dynamic in Spain. They give unlimited courses, special tastings, winery tours, etc. They have a specialised library and at this website one can check out the activities planned and published in their magazine Catavinos. Their Board of Directors always includes the most prestigious specialists in the wine industry.
Sitio
de la Federación Española de Asociaciones
de Enólogos, (Website of the Spanish Federation of Oenologists' Associations) With information about the profession and their activities. A complete catalogue of places to study Spanish wine-growing and oenology. Specialised publications for Oenologists and Tasters. The complete text of the Common Wine Market Directive. They organise National Oenologists' Conferences and evaluate each year 's vintage.
Asociación
Internacional de Historia y Civilización
de la Vid y el Vino. (International Association of Vine and Wine History and Civilisation). An interesting portal for anyone wishing to study the history of wine, with the participation of personalities from the wine industry in Spain, Portugal and other countries. The Spanish side includes Juan Pan-Montojo, Alberto Ramos and Javier Maldonodo Roso as General Secretary.
Fundación
para la Investigación del Vino y Nutrición,
FIVIN, The Foundation for Wine and Nutrition Research carries out research and studies with a wide range of renowned doctors, regarding the benefits of responsible consumption while promoting the exchange of information with foreign organisations such as AWARE (USA), The Wine Institute (USA), Lien de la Vigne (France), OIV (France), CBA (UK), etc.span>
Sitio
web de la Oficina Internacional de la Vid
y el Vino (Website of the International Association of Wine and Vine), in the Spanish edition. Also available in English. Access to Rulings approved annually by the International Office. Publications catalogue, news section.
Sommelier
Jobs, US portal (only in English), specialising in job offers for Sommeliers. News, information Master of Wine and Master Sommelier diplomas, contests, professional associations, training, wine serving accessories, etc.
Ministerio
de Agricultura de España. (Ministry of Agriculture in Spain) This is the official website of the Ministry, including varied information regarding aspects of this industry. News, consumer data, publications, associations. Data regarding all Appellations.
Sitio
del Gobierno de Canarias (Canarian Government website) where, with a little patience, you can get data relative to the Canarian wine-growing industry.
Virtual Wine Magazines
Vivirelvino
Portal headed by Jesús Flores, one of the biggest connoisseurs of Spanish wine. Several sections dealing with the culture and knowledge of wine. The new free Spanish wine magazine Vivir El Vino (Living Wine) is finally present on the www.
Guía
Internet de los Vinos de España,
(Internet guide to the Wines of Spain) associated with the magazine Sobremesa (Aronud the table). Commented tastings, descriptions of wine-producing areas, interesting information. Wine Glossary, types of grapes or practical data regarding wine drinking. The magazine Sobremesa is a monthly publication and belongs to the wine club Vinoselección (wine selection) Magnificent articles and the most varied national and foreign wine tastings.
Invinoveritas.
Portal belonging to the Belgian wine magazine In vino veritas. Available in French. Good information in articles (pdf format) dealing with different places around the world. Subscription form for the magazine. Fast access to available French-language wine industry portals and tremendously interesting.
Winespectator.
The American magazines' website. Unlimited sections carrying ample information. Search engine to check out tasting notes of all the wines analysed. Thomas Mathews usually writes about Spain and his ranking of Spanish wines for 2000 is an interesting read.
Decanter.
This is the virtual edition of the most important British wine magazine Decanter. Available only in English. Back editions are also available. Search engine for wines and wineries. Ample attention is given to Spanish wines.
