Wine lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and culture aficionados are gathering for the highly anticipated exhibit, Wine and Architecture: Wine Tourism Routes in Spain, now open at Instituto Cervantes in Intramuros.
The exhibit, curated by Belén García-Noblejas, offers a unique exploration of the symbiotic relationship between winemaking and architectural design in Spain. This relationship is a vibrant testament of how two distinct artistic expressions can converge and enrich each other in order to create a unique sensory and cultural experience.
The link between architecture and wine is intensifying with the rise of wine tourism. The wineries are no longer just places of production, but also cultural and tourist destinations. This has prompted the evolution of winery architecture towards the creation of spaces that captivate, educate and entertain visitors.
Visitors of this exhibit will discover how architecture and wine culture intertwine, exploring innovative designs that reflect both the natural beauty of the land and the evolving demands of modern viticulture. With stunning visual photography and the architectural models of three of the most emblematic wineries, the exhibit offers a one-of-a-kind journey through some of the most famous vineyards in Spain.
The architecture of the wineries is a tangible manifestation of the passion and commitment of the winemaker, and the fusion of design, functionality and aesthetics create a lasting legacy that, like fine wine, transcends time.
The Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Tourism Office of Spain, the Spanish Agency for Cooperation and the Instituto Cervantes in Manila, presents this exhibition that shows, from an architectural point of view, the main and most iconic recently built wineries in Spain: Protos, Perelada, Ysios, La Mejorada, Celler Brugarol, Marqués de Riscal and Portia.
The Wine and Architecture Exhibit will run until March 31. Also, within the framework of the exhibit, on February 21, there will be an event including a talk on the theme of the exhibit, a glass of wine for attendees, and a classical guitar concert by the virtuoso Spanish musician Miguel Trápaga.
For more details, visit https://manila.cervantes.es/