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His unmistakable white beard is already graying. Pablo Calatayud He lives, like Celler del Roure, a maturity that allows him to see and do things very slowly, with care, without looking at the clock. And that, doing things slowly, in the world of wine is usually a guarantee of quality. Your project, the secrets of your winery or your love for your territory will impregnate the place with magic. next day 30 “Casino a Sips”. An unmissable event for only thirty people who will be captivated by the spell of one of the most important wineries in the Spanish southeast.
As part of its Casino a Sorbos project, which aims to give visibility to Valencian wines, on October 30, it will hold an exclusive tasting guided by Pablo Calatayud. In this unmissable event for wine lovers, Pablo will reveal the history and distinctive characteristics of the wines Safrà, Cullerot and Les Danses. This experience offers a unique opportunity to closely explore the character and essence of each of these exceptional wines.
In addition, for the action, an exclusive batch has been prepared for the occasion all month ‘Treasures of Bodega Fonda’, which includes three of its most representative wines. The first is Cullerot, a white made with native varieties such as verdil and malvasía, aged in clay jars that give it a fresh and complex profile. It is followed by Safrà, a red wine that combines the Mandó and Arcos varieties, with aging in jars that gives it a delicate and lively structure, reflecting the unique landscape of Les Alcusses. Finally, Parotet completes the pack, a wine that is also made in clay jars and rescues Arcos and Mandó grapes, standing out as a tribute to the region’s winemaking tradition.
The Treasures of Bodega Fonda
Located in the beautiful lands of Les Alcusses, in Moixent, Celler del Roure has positioned itself as a benchmark in Valencian viticulture thanks to its commitment to preserving tradition while continuing to innovate. The winery, led by the Calatayud family, has recovered ancient production methods, especially with the restoration of the Bodega Fonda, a space where the wine rests in clay jars that date back centuries. This unique approach has allowed the winery to rescue and enhance native varieties such as the Mandó, and produce wines that stand out for their authenticity and quality.
With ‘Los Tesoros de la Bodega Fonda’, the CIRSA Valencia Casino invites you to immerse yourself in an experience that transcends wine, by connecting attendees with the legacy and tradition of one of the most authentic wineries in the DO Valencia. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this sensory journey.
The CIRSA Valencia Casino: a setting for Valencian wine
In collaboration with 5barricas, Casino CIRSA Valencia has become a reference for the promotion of wine culture in the region. With more than 200,000 visitors annually, of which 56% are international tourists and 34% come from other parts of Spain, this space continues to be a meeting point for lovers of wine and authentic experiences.
