Registration is now open for the Tasting and Activities Programme at Madrid Top Wine by Peñín 2026, taking place November 16–17 at IFEMA Madrid. The event features seven masterclasses and two activities designed to explore Spain's wine-growing regions, grape varieties, and styles. Sessions span both days, with Monday offerings including deep dives into D.O. Ca. Rioja, D.O. Valencia, D.O. Campo de Borja, D.O. Cava, D.O. El Hierro, Zamora Company's Galician whites, and D.O. Terra Alta's Garnacha production. Tuesday includes presentations on D.O. Vinos de Madrid, including the 'Best Madrid Wine List Award' and the 'D.O. Vinos de Madrid Vintage Rating.'

Registration and Access Attendees must first confirm their invitation through the Peñín website, then request a place for desired activities. Availability is limited. Badges must be downloaded and presented at entry; attendees should bring valid ID. Tasting glasses are available for €10 refundable deposit (cash required for faster collection). The event runs Monday 12:00–20:00 and Tuesday 11:00–15:00 at Hall 6.

Key Details No attendees under 18 are permitted.

Motorcycle helmets, backpacks, large bags, and suitcases are prohibited; a left-luggage room is available. Registration instructions are available at guiapenin.wine. For questions, contact acreditaciones@guiapenin.com.

Why It Matters

For wine professionals and hospitality operators, Madrid Top Wine offers rare access to regional designation bodies and producers in a structured education format—critical for curating wine lists and building supplier relationships across Spain's diverse appellations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the registration deadline, and how do I actually get in?

Registration closes when capacity fills—this isn't a first-come, first-served free-for-all. You confirm your invitation through guiapenin.wine, then request spots for specific masterclasses; availability is limited, so you need to move fast and be selective about which sessions matter to your buying strategy.

Which D.O.s are covered, and should I prioritize one masterclass over another?

You're getting seven regional sessions: Rioja, Valencia, Campo de Borja, Cava, El Hierro, Galician whites (Zamora Company), and Terra Alta Garnacha on Monday; Madrid D.O. gets its own Tuesday slot with the 'Best Madrid Wine List Award' presentation. If your list skews Spanish reds, Rioja and Campo de Borja are non-negotiable; if you're building on-premise programs, the Cava and Madrid sessions directly affect margin and differentiation.

What's the actual cost to attend, and what's the tasting glass deposit about?

Entry itself is free once you're registered and badged, but tasting glasses run a €10 refundable deposit—cash only for faster collection at Hall 6. Budget for two days (Monday 12:00–20:00, Tuesday 11:00–15:00) and plan to bring cash; the refund is straightforward when you return the glass.

Can I bring my team, and are there any restrictions I need to know about?

No one under 18 gets in, period—this is trade-only. Leave the backpack and helmet at home; IFEMA has a left-luggage room, so you're not carrying overhead. Valid ID is required at entry, so everyone on your team needs to register individually and bring credentials.

Why should I spend two days on this versus visiting distributors directly?

You get structured access to regional D.O. bodies and producers in one venue across seven focused sessions—you can't replicate that efficiency in the field. This formats your research time into actionable intelligence on production, vintage ratings, and positioning, which translates directly to smarter list curation and stronger supplier negotiations.