# Spanish viticulture and enology recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-viticulture-and-enology-recognition
> Updated: 2026-09-28T11:43:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spanish viticulture and the Bierzo region have received significant professional recognition through industry awards and international rankings.

In the 42nd edition of the Guía Vinos Gourmets 2027, enologist Raúl Pérez was named Best Enologist for his work in the D.O. Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra regions. Other honors included Diez Siglos being named Winery of the Year and D.O. Rueda receiving a Special Award of the Year. Additionally, the Guía Peñín recognized Alicante-based enologist Pepe Mendoza, describing his wine, Fierroca 2024, as ‘exceptional’.

Furthering this recognition, enologist Raúl Pérez was included in the Forbes ‘50 over 50’ list alongside actor Leo Harlem. In the Bierzo region, enologist Pablo Ossorio was named the patron for the 42nd Bierzo Gastronomic Days, an event featuring various local restaurants and wineries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Bierzo talent receives recognition in gastronomy and Forbes rankings

Bierzo talent gains recognition as enologist Pablo Ossorio leads the region's 42nd Gastronomic Days, while Raúl Pérez and Leo Harlem are named to Forbes’ ‘50 over 50’ list.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bierzo-talent-receives-recognition-in-gastronomy-and-forbes-rankings

### 2026-09-25: Spanish enologists receive major industry accolades

Spanish enologists Raúl Pérez and Pepe Mendoza have received major accolades, with Pérez named Best Enologist by Guía Vinos Gourmets 2027 and Mendoza’s Fierroca receiving 97 points from Guía Peñín.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-enologists-receive-major-industry-accolades

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