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More than 200 chefs attended the Macarfi Guide gala in Madrid, where Tenerife wines were tasted before the guide's future arrival in the Canary Islands
Los Tenerife wines had a prominent role in the XI Macarfi Guide Gala, held in the Madrid Fine Arts Circle, an event that brought together the national gastronomic elite and that, besides, marks the path towards the future incorporation of the Canary Islands to this influential gastronomic publication.
The counselor of the Primary Sector of the Cabildo of Tenerife, Valentín González, He highlighted that the meeting brought together 500 assistants, between them more than 200 chefs, in addition to businessmen, specialized journalists and other relevant figures in the Spanish gastronomic sector.
In this context of great visibility for haute cuisine, Wines of Tenerife had an exclusive exhibition and tasting space, where they performed more than 25 references belonging to many other wineries on the island, representing all its denominations of origin. According to González, This participation allowed attendees to “discover the personality and quality of the wines made in the different appellations of origin of the island.”, “reflection of a centuries-old viticultural tradition and a firm commitment to innovation and excellence”.
A national showcase before Macarfi's arrival in the Canary Islands
The presence of Tenerife wines at the gala takes on special relevance at a time when the Macarfi Guide prepares its expansion towards the archipelagos, including the Canary Islands. The edition of 2026 It has been an important step in the growth of this gastronomic publication, which already covers all of peninsular Spain after expanding its presence from eight to fifteen autonomous communities, with the aim of also incorporating the islands in future editions.
Founded in 2015 by Manuel Carreras Fisas, The guide has established itself as one of the references on the national gastronomic scene thanks to an evaluation model based on more than 2.000 gourmets or “ambassadors”, that independently rate thousands of restaurants based on criteria such as food, the overall service or experience.
In addition to its paper edition, Macarfi has a digital platform and an application that includes thousands of establishments, offering territorial classifications and specific categories to guide diners.
Tenerife, volcanic and wine-growing territory
For the Cabildo of Tenerife, Participation in this gala represents another step in the national projection of the island as a unique wine-growing territory., marked by his volcanic origin, the diversity of microclimates and the richness of native varieties.
Valentín González stressed that the presence at this event “helps consolidate the island as a reference gastronomic destination.”, where product, “Territory and talent come together to offer unique experiences that transcend borders.”.
In addition, He pointed out that participating in an event of these characteristics “contributes to strengthening the brand image of Vinos de Tenerife”, linking it to the values of gastronomic excellence and prestige associated with the Macarfi Guide, while allowing position the island's wines before key prescribers, specialized media and opinion leaders in the sector.
Thus, while the gastronomic guide prepares his landing in the Canary Islands, Tenerife wines have already begun to make a place for themselves in one of the main showcases of Spanish gastronomy.
