OBJECTIVES Excellence In keeping with Grandes Pagos de España's maxim of maintaining the highest level of quality, personality and uniqueness of its member wines, an External Committee of Expert Tasters is entrusted with the continuous evaluation of all the wines of the associated wineries, which must be submitted at least once a year or every time there is a change of vintage. This is done by means of a blind tasting, requiring a minimum score of 16 points on a scale of 20. Education Grandes Pagos de España offers an extensive educational program to certify knowledge of Spanish terroir. GPE has forged relationships with leading sommelier and trade organizations, to support an expansive educational focus including Spanish terroir, history, culture and gastronomy supported by two levels of custom coursework for professionals.. GPE has just launched The Terroir Workshop to support global education for trade and consumers.
Exchange of Knowledge GPE membership builds community engagement and collaboration through a “network of knowledge” to exchange ideas. Exclusively for members, the program includes regular regional tastings, wine region immersion trips, winemaker collaboration, expert seminars and discussions on technical subjects, global exports and marketing.
Sustainability GPE is committed to sustainability and environmental preservation. Many GPE estates are located in specially protected natural areas: 26 of the 32 member wineries practice organic viticulture (13 are certified), and three wineries practice biodynamic viticulture (two are certified). GPE provides resources and guidelines to reinforce responsible environmental practices.
