Carnival is one of the most exciting and diverse festivals on the planet. Each destination has its own style and traditions: from the elegant masked parades in Venice to the street comparsas and chirigotas of Cadiz, to the colorful crowds of Tenerife and the popular spectacles of Murcia.
At Familia Martínez Bujanda we have wines for each of these carnival destinations. Are you traveling with us?
Venice: sophistication and pause with Petra de Valpiedra
The Venice Carnival is characterized by its historical atmosphere, elaborate costumes, masks and a way of celebrating that invites contemplation rather than bustle. It is a carnival that is lived calmly, in palaces, salons or long dinners, where wine can play a central role.
For this context, Petra de Valpiedrafrom Finca Valpiedra (D.O.Ca. Rioja ), it fits as a coherent choice. Made exclusively from Grenache and aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, it is a wine with structure, depth and elegant expression. Its profile, marked by ripe fruit, spicy notes and a silky texture, goes well with leisurely, gastronomic moments, very much in line with the spirit of the Venetian carnival.
Tenerife: rhythm and freshness with Finca Montepedroso Verdejo
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the most multitudinous and participatory in Spain. Parades, contests, constant music and street celebrations mark a dynamic and long party. In this context, wine accompanies informal moments and impromptu meetings.
The Finca Montepedroso Verdejofrom Finca Montepedroso, produced in the Rueda D.O., responds well to this scenario. It is a fresh white, with a clear varietal expression, good acidity and an aromatic profile that favors its consumption in festive and daytime contexts. Its character makes it an appropriate choice for toasting after a parade or to accompany light dishes typical of an Atlantic and temperate climate.
Cádiz: humor and closeness with Finca Antigua Crianza Único
The Carnival of Cadiz is lived in the street, in groups and with a strong social charge. The chirigotas and comparsas turn the city into a continuous stage where wine is usually shared among friends, in bars, squares or informal gatherings. Here, proximity and ease of enjoyment are paramount.
The Finca Antigua Crianza Uniquefrom Finca Antigua in the D.O. La Mancha, is well adapted to this environment. It is a balanced, accessible and versatile red wine, which accompanies both tapas and more elaborate dishes without requiring an overly formal context. Its profile makes it easy for the wine to be part of the conversation and the moment, without imposing itself.
Murcia: popular tradition with Viña Bujanda Viura
In the Region of Murcia, the carnival has a marked popular character, especially in celebrations such as the Carnival of Águilas. Parades, local gastronomy and family gatherings define a festival that combines tradition and collective participation.
For this scenario, Viña Bujanda Viura Viña Bujanda represents a more than adequate choice. It is a wine designed for sharing, with a fresh and easy-to-drink profile, which fits well in large meals or extended celebrations. Its direct and uncontrived character allows the wine to accompany the party without detracting from its prominence.
A different way to travel through wine
Each wine reflects the origin, variety and philosophy of the estate from which it comes, just as each carnival expresses a different way of understanding the celebration and tradition. Elegance, freshness, proximity or popular character coexist in these celebrations and find their correspondence in wines with their own personality, designed to be enjoyed in different contexts, but always linked to the pleasure of sharing.
Thus, the wines of Familia Martínez Bujanda accompany each destination from authenticity, respecting the place, the moment and those who live it.
