Spirit of Bacchus in Cuba

Cuban tourism is experiencin a spiral growth of 13 percent, with the gastronomic sector showing truly satisfactory ratings including everything related to wines, that world of Bacchus that represents a sign of quality for a discerning traveler and connoisseur of an important culinary culture.

So It should be no surprise that experts from five continents are planning their professional meetings, significant encounters, discussions and exchanges in Cuba.

At the beginning of October 2008 Cubans celebrated their 9th International Wine Festival with the presence of Important wine cellars (bodegas) from Spain, Chile, France, Italy and Germany. This meeting takes place each year In Cuba's Hotel Naclonal,a pioneer in gathering Bacchus experts and bestowing its distinctive touch for the professional interests of sommeliers and tourism executives.

The main venue is always the hotel's Salon 1930, the name referring to the year In which It opened, which brings together, besides wine cellar representatives, oenologlsts, specialists, distributors, vendors and consumers In search of opportunities and contrads.

Participating this year were: Juanita Mateo S.l. (one of the founders of this type of exhibition), Bodegas joan Sarda, Bodegas Torres, Bodegas del carlbe, Destlleria MG, D and B Group S.R.l., Adrada Ecológica, and Rio Zaza, among others.

Products such as Matarromera, Villa Malpo and Concha y Toro, as well as brands from Bodegas joan Santa were presented In the Taganana Salon. The tasting judges, prestigious