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The mayor of Jumilla, Enrique Jimenez, accompanied by the head of Culture and Tourism, María Dolores Fernández and Alicia Abellan councilors and Ramiro Garcia Cerezo, this morning attended the opening of Tourism Fair I Region of Murcia, which has chaired by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Pedro Alberto Cruz, and will run until next Monday, March 3, in the Auditorium and Congress Centre 'Victor Villegas' of Murcia, as the thread taking the wine routes Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas, certified by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN) and included in the Wine Routes of Spain.
The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Pedro Alberto Cruz said it is "important" to the extent that "the great debut I needed wine Murcia" day occurs.
Thus, Cruz said regional wines are "in all its complexity, in its richness, its variety and its long record of possibilities."
The head of Tourism said that any visitor to the fair "have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of experiences and sensuality", in addition to being "very surprised of all aspects that are still unaware of our wines", since in this Fair can find "the whole context and the whole wine culture" made up "a wide range of experiences" such as rural tourism or gastronomy.
"This can be a crucial appointment," said the counselor, "as visitors will love with the wines of the region."
Also noted that, unfortunately, "our wines are better known internationally in the field of Murcia itself," adding "this may be the beginning of a great relationship between the immediate Murcia and its environment through wine ".
Meanwhile, the mayor of Jumilla, Enrique Jimenez, stressed in this regard that "this will be the first time that collaborate together in the promotion of local wine, the three wine routes in the Region of Murcia, something we should be very proud, because we are the only community of Spain with three certified routes. "
The Mayor also impact on "talk about wine tours, we talk, plus wine, gastronomy, culture, tradition, among other values, which states route to work, impact in boosting the economy very positive for municipalities and the region in general. "
The mayor also thanked the efforts made by the Ministry with the creation of this show, to value tradition and wine culture in the community.
The first Fair of Tourism in the Region of Murcia, offers tastings of wines and tapas and also can buy wines of the region.
The 38 stands where the Wine Routes, which include warehouses, mills, restaurants, accommodation, share space with public institutions and businesses related to wine.
In addition, 16 workshops are scheduled during the three days for the public in general and a specific program for professionals, which includes lectures, tastings and a round table.
It has also enabled a room for an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Antonio Fernández Espín related to the world of oenology and remain open to the public, along with the painting exhibition 'The wine in art', for all day of celebration.
The event will also feature an exclusive space for children, 'Enopeke' where they can conduct workshops and tourism related activities.
Contests
The meeting will also host contests 'Sommelier of the Region of Murcia, organized by the Association of Sommeliers of the Region of Murcia, whose awards delivered by the President of the Association of Sommeliers of Madrid, custodian Zamarra, and' Wine Tasting in pairs Region of Murcia ', aimed both' amateurs' and professionals.
The entrance fee is 3 euros and includes two tics drinking.
The ticket can be performed in murciaturistica.es from 'Tickevent' web application, created by the Institute of Tourism.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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