The Trade Mission in Spain, highlighted in Specialty Drinks, focuses participants on viticulture and gourmet beverages. Objective: explore production, oenology, and export channels. Focus: visits to Logroño and Barcelona and presence at wine fairs. Activities: professional tastings, winery tours, and meetings with distributors. Value: learning in oenology, denominations of origin, and access to EU markets. Experience: technical sessions with oenologists and contact with international buyers. Result: export leads and representation agreements. Sources: Enomaq; Alimentaria; DOC Regulatory Council.
