The Asociación Cultural Vino en Rama, the Colectivo VitiVinum, and the Asociación de Bodegas de Moriles have publicly voiced their concerns. According to a joint statement, the 2026 edition of the Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting will not feature any wineries from Moriles, despite it being a fundamental pillar of the region that gives its name to the Protected Designation of Origin (DOP).
“"It is, to say the least, surprising that an event of the relevance of the 40th Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting in its 2026 edition is held with such limited and unbalanced representation. To speak of barely ten participating wineries out of fifty-four operators not only evidences a worrying reduction in sector involvement but also calls into question the event's ability to reflect the true richness and diversity of the Designation of Origin."
The entities emphasize that the total absence of wineries from Moriles is not a minor detail but an inconsistency that distorts the very essence of the tasting. They argue that the Montilla-Moriles designation is the result of the historical, cultural, and oenological contributions of various towns, among which Moriles holds a central and undeniable place. Ignoring one of its pillars presents an incomplete and distorted image of what the designation represents.
From an institutional and sectoral viability perspective, the situation is unsustainable. An event intended to promote the wine industry of the area cannot afford to dispense with an essential part of it without eroding its credibility. The lack of territorial balance and participation undermines the legitimacy of the tasting as a showcase for the entire Designation of Origin, raising doubts among both professionals and the public.
The associations conclude that what should be a celebration of the shared identity of Montilla-Moriles wine has become a partial and impoverished reflection. They believe that correcting this situation is necessary to preserve the prestige, coherence, and inclusive vocation that have historically given meaning to this event.
