Spanish wine festival brings oenophiles to Beijing's Sanlitun

The Spanish Organic Biodynamic Natural Wine Festival was held at the Tang Restaurant in Beijing's Sanlitun area on Sunday.

More than 80 Spanish organic biodynamic natural wines were exhibited and tasted. They wines come from around 40 wineries in over 20 producing areas including Rioja, Valencia and Mallorca.

Nearly 300 guests, including wine training lecturers, sommeliers, designers and food critics joined the festival, tasting and discussing the distinct flavor of each wine.

Jesus Varela, economic and commercial counselor at the Spanish embassy in Beijing, attended the event.

The festival was organized by Wines from Spain, an organization that promotes Spanish wines.