Spain's Great Match Event Draws Over 400 Professionals to New York

The 32nd edition of Spain's Great Match convened on October 6, 2026, at Mercado Little Spain in New York City, attracting more than 400 professionals from the food and wine trade and media sectors. The event focused on showcasing Spanish wines and cuisine.

Organized by ICEX/Foods and Wines from Spain in collaboration with the Trade Commission of Spain in New York, the gathering aimed to highlight the diversity, quality, and innovation within Spain's food and beverage industry. Importers, distributors, buyers, sommeliers, chefs, retailers, educators, and media attendees had access to over 50 tasting stations featuring Spanish wines, spirits, and gourmet products.

Key features of the event included expert-led wine masterclasses and a new series of food workshops. Masterclasses were led by notable figures such as Ferran Centelles, former sommelier at elBulli. The food workshops delved into artisanal ingredients, regional traditions, and culinary applications, including sessions on olive oils and cheeses from Murcia.

Spain's Great Match served to reinforce Spain's standing as a significant source of premium wines, foods, and culinary innovation for the U.S. market, providing a platform for networking and product discovery among producers and industry professionals.