Already an outstanding
international Sherry and food matching competition, the Copa Jerez has just got
better still. The
final of the VII Copa Jerez, held in Jerez, will take place alongside a new
wine and gastronomy symposium under the banner I Foro Gastronómico
Internacional Copa Jerez. The dates are the 12th and 13th
June, when the city will be full of wine trade professionals and international
gastronomic superstars.
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| Yesterday's presentation at the Consejo Regulador (foto:diariodejerez) |
The symposium has an extensive programme of
lectures, tastings, workshops and show cooking sessions, all aimed at
demonstrating just how versatile Sherry is with food, as proved by how many top
chefs and sommeliers choose it to accompany their dishes. Names like Josep
Roca, Andoni Aduriz, Ricard Camarena and François Chartier will be there to
judge the Copa Jerez and give talks and demonstrations.
According to Carmen Aumesquet, chief of
promotion at the Consejo Regulador, the idea of creating a much bigger event stemmed
from the interest Sherry has aroused among professionals and to promote these
leading figures who put Sherry at the heart of their cuisine and inspire other
professionals.
The UK Great Sherry Festival returns for
another round between 5th and 18th June during which wine merchants the
length and breadth of the UK will be promoting Sherry, and the three most
imaginative promotions will win a trip to Jerez, so that is an incentive – as if
one were needed. According to Angeline Bayly, the UK campaign director, more
and more merchants are getting involved and reporting significant increases in
sales. Look out for offers and tastings!
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