Vuelve Winecanting, la gran fiesta de los Vinos Alicante DOP

Winecanting returns in style after several years off and unveils a new venue at Alicante's Ciudad de la Luz. A great summer party where the wineries of the DOP Alicante present their new releases in a festive atmosphere.

A long-awaited party returns

After a pause, the Alicante DOP wines revive one of their most cherished events. Winecanting is back with a new home at the Ciudad de la Luz, within the digital district that houses these well-known film studios, a spacious setting with personality for a celebration aimed at the wider public. The evening event brings together the province's wine in a fun and accessible format.

Wineries and new releases in a single night

The main draw is being able to taste a broad representation of the denomination in one place. Around twenty wineries of the DOP Alicante turn up with their latest wines, which makes the event a great opportunity to get a sense of the moment the area is enjoying without covering any distance. It is the ideal plan to discover new wines and chat directly with those who make them.

Much more than wine

Winecanting does not stop at the glass. The offering is rounded out with local agri-food producers, who provide the perfect gastronomic counterpoint to accompany the tasting. Among what you usually find at this kind of party:

• Cured meats and local produce.
• Pickles, gildas and local appetisers.
• A festive atmosphere with things to do all afternoon.

That blend of wine and local produce is one of the keys to its success, because it reflects the pantry of the province of Alicante very well and encourages you to pair on the spot.

Fondillón and varieties with history

The DOP Alicante has a singular wine heritage. It is the land of monastrell, the red variety that dominates much of its vineyards, and the cradle of fondillón, a historic sweet wine that is part of the area's memory. Events like Winecanting help to give value to that legacy and bring it closer to a young audience that may know the Alicante coast, but not so much its wines.

If the party leaves you wanting more, the natural next step is to visit the wineries in their setting. You can explore options in all the wineries and organise a route through the province's interior, where much of the vineyard is concentrated.

A well-rounded summer plan

Winecanting works because it understands how wine is enjoyed in summer: outdoors, unhurried, with good food and in good company. Its return is great news for the DOP Alicante and an unbeatable excuse to discover, glass in hand, the variety and character of the wines of this part of the Mediterranean.