March is a good month to enjoy wine tastings. In addition to the Vila Viniteca Wine Tasting in Pairs competition, which this year is being held in Barcelona and where the public can go and taste hundreds of wines, other events such as La Música del Vi or a tasting of the 2023 vintage hosted by Bodegas Familiares de Rioja. For those seeking to learn more about wine, MW student and winemaker Tao Platón presents a seminar about wine defects.

2 March. The first Bierzo Fuera de Serie Encounter in Villafranca del Bierzo aims to establish a meeting point for small winegrowers and winemakers, the hospitality community, sommeliers, distributors, wine lovers and the trade press. The day's agenda includes the screening of the documentary La Contraetiqueta by Clara Isamat, a round table with producers moderated by journalist Raquel Pardo and a wine show. Price: €25

2 and 25 March. Artean Wines training centre in Bilbao presents a seminar on sparkling wines, both national and international, covering winemaking methods, tasting techniques, varieties and regions of production, conservation, service and pairings. Eight sparkling wines will be tasted. Location: Espacio Pangea - Plz. Indautxu. Time: 09:30-14:30 Price: €150 On 25 March, Artean hosts a tasting of rare Galician varieties like Ratiño, Branco Lexitimo, Tinto Serodo or Pedral conducted by Jorge Vila, director of Galicia Wine Academy and author of the book Descubriendo los Vinos de Galicia. Time: 18:30-20:30 Price: €65

3-4 March. Even if you haven't managed to secure a place at the Vila Viniteca blind tasting in pairs competition in Barcelona, you can still be present at the most awaited competition of the year for wine lovers, where you can also taste wines from around 60 exhibiting wineries and enjoy a buffet of artisan cheeses. Location: Llotja del Mar (Pg. d'Isabel II) Opening hours: 11:00 - 18:30 Price: €30 The following day and in the same location, the Música del Vi show brings together more than 280 wineries from Spain and around the world with great wines and top producers. Opening hours: 10:00 - 20:00 Price: €300

5 March. Is Brett always a defect? This and many similar questions will be answered by Tao Platón, winemaker and Master of Wine student, during a course on wine defects that he will conduct at The Wine Studio in Madrid (Jorge Juan, 31). The seminar is aimed at amateurs and professionals and includes a lunch at the Okafú restaurant (with wines without defects). Time: 10:00 - 17:00. Price: €350 Sign up by email at administracion@thewinestudio.es

From 5 March. The Rioja Alavesa Wine and Food Campus offers half a dozen courses on a variety of subjects this month to broaden the knowledge of professionals and individuals interested in wine. The activities range from visual strategies to an advanced course for wine tourism guides. Timetables and prices vary depending on the activity.

5, 7, 14 and 21 March. The Spanish Tasters Union in Madrid (Lope de Vega, 27) presents the following tastings this month: Fátima Ceballos and her wines from Cordoba (5th), a vertical tasting of seven vintages of Casa Castillo Las Gravas conducted by José María Vicente (7th), vinifications in wooden foudres (14th) and village wines from Bierzo (21st) Time: 19:00 Price: €40

5, 13, 14, 15, 27 and 30 March. In addition to the tasting in pairs competition, the Vila Viniteca shops in Barcelona (Agullers, 7) and Madrid (Fernán González, 29 and General Díaz Porlier 45) host a handful of tastings this month. In Barcelona, the begin with German wines ( 5th, €99) and continue with a wine pairing of wines from Jerez (13th, €79) and initiation to Rioja (14th, €59). In Madrid the following tastings will be held: wines from Argentina and Chile ( 14th, €69), presentation of the book Origen y Evolución del Vino and tasting of historical wines with Ferrán Centelles (15th, €99) and the wines of Bimbache with Rayco Fernández (21st, €39). More information and reservations at the link above.

6 and 12 March. The wine bar La Caníbal in Madrid (Argumosa, 28) has invited Gutier Seijo to present the very exciting wines he makes from recovered vines along the Miño river at Mixtura. Time: 17:45 Price: €18 On March 12, winemaker Carmelo Peña presents the wines of Jable de Tao and Bien de Altura, two projects in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria where he is involved. Time: 17:30 Price: €18 

6, 13 y 21 March. Norrel Robertson MW presents a tasting of single vineyard wines paired with the dishes of Amontillado Wine Bar in Zaragoza (Hermanos García Mercadal, Local 5). El Escocés Volante, who has been making wine in Aragón since 2003, will bring with him Manga del Brujo Blanco 2022, El Cismático 2020, Valdelabarga 2021 and Mataquemada 2021. Time: 20:30 Price: €55 Bookings: comunicacion@amontilladovinos.com There will be two more tastings this month: on 13th, with Pilar Cavero, of the ABC Wine Guide and Fernando Mora MW on 21st March.

7-8 March. The 3rd Women's Tasting Event at Espacio Sabores in Logroño (Marqués de San Nicolas, 88) features two tastings with women winemakers from different parts of Spain such as Sandra Doix, from Priorat, Rosalía Molina, from Manchuela, Isabel Galindo, from DO Madrid, or Amor López from Lanzarote (7th) and from Rioja with Elena and Sandra Corzana, Carmen Villota, Ángela Bello and Ana Benés (8th). Time: 20:30 Price: €25

7, 13, 19, 21 and 30 March. Sommelier Pilar Cruces, creator of Lust for Wine, hosts several activities this month. At Lust for Wine in Burgos, the agenda includes a seminar on "The other side of the Old World" ( 7th, €45) and a session to learn how to blind taste (17th, 12:30, €35). Outside its premises, the tasting " Tarantino's reds" at Restaurante Clarita (Corredera Baja de San Pablo, 19 Madrid, 13th, 21:00), "Te Leo un Vino" at Música y Deportes (Paseo del Espolón, 16, Burgos, 19th, 19:30, €8), "El otro lado del Viejo Mundo" at La Picara Gastroteca (C. Sta. María, 2, Aranda de Duero, 21st, 20:30, €35) and Visit and Wine Casino at Bodegas Dominio de Cair (30th, 11:30). Discounts for members.

7, 14 and 21 March. The Vinaliti tasting school in Málaga (Salvago, 3) hosts a three-session workshop on champagne covering grapes, history, vocabulary, styles, production areas as well as a tasting. Time: 20:30 - 22:30 Price: €150 (discount for members). More information at info@vinaliti.es

7-17 March. The sixth edition of the Passeig de Gourmets food and wine festival, held on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, will once again feature cava as the drink to enjoy in its food tours, themed dinners, gastronomic experiences, gourmet sandwiches and special menus. In the latter case, meals will be served at a cost of €55 or €70 with a cava pairing, tailored to each of the dishes. More information on the link above.

8, 15 and 22 March. Wine store La Mercería in Boadilla del Monte (Avda. Siglo XXI, 4) near Madrid celebrates its tenth anniversary with three very special vertical tastings. At the first one, on the 8th, they will taste the 2014 to 2019 vintages of Dominio del Águila Albillo (€50); on the 15th it will be the turn of Casa Castillo Pie Franco 2015-2020 (€50) while on the 22nd they will open six vintages (2016-2021) of Atlántida Blanco de Compañía de Vinos del Atlántico (€30). Time: 20:30 Call +34 914 495006 for more information. 

11 March. The Sommelier Association of Rioja presents several tastings this month, incluiding a selection of white wines inos from Grandes Pagos de España conducted by winemaker Ana Martín. The tasting is open to the general public and will take place at Centro para la Cultura del Rioja in Logroño (Mercaderes, 9). Time: 18:00 Price: €30 (discounts for members) Inscriptions: info@sumilleresrioja.com

13 March. Wine store Di-Vi Muntaner in Barcelona (Muntaner 92) presents the wines of Eguren, family winery from Rioja: Sierra Cantabria 2021, Organza 2020, San Vicente 2019 and Sierra Cantabria Rosado XF. Time: 19:00 Price €45 Bookings via WhatsApp: +34 677845661.

15 March. El Buen Gusto Vinos in Valladolid (Manuel Silvela, 2) presents a tasting of Valdespino, one of the brands of Grupo Estévez from Jerez, owner of a large part of Macharnudo, the region's leading grand cru. Manzanilla Deliciosa, Manzanilla Deliciosa en Rama, Ojo de Gallo Viña Macharnudo Alto 2022, Fino Ynocente, Amontillado Tío Diego, Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. V.O.S., Vermouth Valdespino and Pedro Ximenez El Candado will be tasted. Time: 20:00 Price: €30 Registration at info@elbuengustovinos.es

18 March. Bodegas Familiares de Rioja presents in Logroño a wine tasting of its 2023 wines with the presence of around 50 producers of this association. The event will take place at restaurant Delicatto in Logroño (Prado Viejo, 66). Price: €15. Time: 19:00 - 21:30 (Trade: 11:00 - 19:00).

18 March. Restaurant Gofio is holding a farewell party at its old venue on Calle Lope de Vega in Madrid. The event, which will pay tribute to the islands' wine tradition, will be hosted by sommelier Bernat Voraviu from Alkimia restaurant in Barcelona. Time: 19:30 Price: €50 

18 March. The Casino in Salamanca (Zamora, 15) hosts the festival of minority varieties from DO Arribes, a remote region in Castilla y León near the Portuguese border. Attendants will have the chance to try wines made from Bruñal, Puesta en Cruz or Verdejo Colorao, among others. Time: 19:00 - 22:00

18 March. Winelovers in Salamanca (Iscar Pereyra, 5) has invited Jorge Muga to present Tihom, the new Rioja project he has launched in Haro's Barrio de la Estación. Six wines will be available to taste: THM white and red, TIHOM white and red and two surprises. Price: €50 (discounts for members) Bookings via email: wineloversalamanca@gmail.com

19 March. The III Salón Selección in Palma de Mallorca opens its door to visitors wishing to discover and taste a selection of some of the wines that have obtained 90 points or more or 3, 4 or 5 stars in the Peñín Guide 2024. The event takes place at GPRO Valparaíso Palace and Spa (Francesc Vidal i Sureda, 23). Opening hours: 15:00 to 21:00

19-20 March. The Coalla Gourmet shops in Gijón and Oviedo present a tasting of Ferraton Pere et Fils, a family winery founded in 1946 in the Rhône, accompanied by quality snacks and Galician cheeses. The Gijón tasting will take place at Espacio Kausa (Santa Doradía 5) while the Oviedo tasting will be at the Coalla shop (Asturias St, 14). Time: 20:00 Price: €35

20 March. Restaurant Vinology in Madrid (Conde de Aranda, 11) presents a dwine duel between sommelier and founder Pilar Oltra, and Santi Rivas, wine star of Colectivo Decantado. There will be six wines to taste blind paired with tapas. Time: 19:00 Price: €80

20 March. Wine store Vinicia in Lleida (Humbert Torres, 19) presents a tasting of wines by Martínez Lacuesta, from Haro. Time: 21:00 Price: €25 (discounts for members). Information and bookings on club@vinicia.es 

21 March. In the festive days of Fallas, Entrevins wine bar and restaurant in Valencia (La Paz, 7) has organised a tasting of small-producer champagne. A 100% Chardonnay, two rosés made in two different ways and a varietal Petit Meslier will be tasted. The wines will be served with tapas. Time: 20:30 Price: €53 Bookings via email: v.entrevins@entrevins.es

28-31 March. Bàrbara Forés, a family producer located in the village of Gandesa (Terra Alta) in Tarragona province presents Tast de Primavera, which includes a walk around La Sendroseta vineyarr, where they grow Garnacha Blanca, and a tasting of five wines and olive oil to finish with a tour of the winery. Time: 10:00 - 14:00 and 16:00-20:00 Meeting Point: Bassa d'en Gaire, Gandesa. Own vehicle required. Bookings on +34 690 942639

30 March. Eighteen bodegas in Poboleda present their wines in the 13th edition of Poboleda Vins, which will take place at Plaza del Portal in this village of DOQ Priorat. The producers are: Burgos Porta, Crivellé i Valls, Forer Massard, Genium, Hidalgo Albert, L’Excepcional, Mas Doix, Mas d’en Blei, Mas la Mola, Mussons, Números Vermells, Pasanau, Perinet, Sandra Doix, Tane Vins, Terres de Vidalba, Totó Marqués, Unió and Hugas de Batlle of DO Empordà as guest producer. Time: 10:30-14:30 Price: €25