# Airén grape festival launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/airn-grape-festival-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-01T16:08:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Denominación de Origen La Mancha organized the first "Day of Airén" in Campo de Criptana, showcasing tastings, educational sessions and cultural activities to promote Spain’s most widely planted white grape. The event highlighted the grape’s economic importance across the La Mancha region.

A week later, coverage of the same festival emphasized its role in boosting the reputation of Castilla‑La Mancha’s white wines. The report featured the Vallegarcia winery, noting its high‑altitude vineyards, modern facilities and production of both traditional and international varieties, underscoring the broader push to position the region’s white wines in the market.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Castilla‑La Mancha launches first Airén grape festival

Campo de Criptana held the first Airén grape festival, promoting Spain's most planted variety, while Vallegarcia winery showcased top white wines from Castilla‑La Mancha.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castillala-mancha-launches-first-airn-grape-festival

### 2026-07-26: First Airén Grape Festival Held in Campo de Criptana, Spain

Campo de Criptana hosted the first I Día del Airén, a festival by DO La Mancha celebrating Spain’s largest white‑grape variety with tastings and cultural events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-airn-grape-festival-held-in-campo-de-criptana-spain

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