The mayor of Chiclana, José María Román, attended the second wine tasting event aimed at women, organised by the Women’s Delegation to highlight the role of women in the history of wineries and the wine sector. This event took place at the Bodega Manuel Aragón.
It is important to note that the three planned tastings are being held at three different wineries in the municipality: the Cooperativa Unión de Viticultores Chiclaneros, Primitivo Collantes, and Manuel Aragón. Titled ‘3 days, 3 wineries: The voice of our wines’, the initiative has attracted approximately 150 women, divided into three groups of 50 participants each day.
Originally scheduled for 28, 29, and 30 October, the event was postponed for two of the days due to a period of mourning following a train accident. The first tasting occurred on 28 October at the Cooperativa Unión de Viticultores Chiclaneros, with the second taking place today at Bodega Manuel Aragón, and the final tasting set for 19 November at Primitivo Collantes.
“With this initiative, we want to showcase what we have in Chiclana, particularly in our wineries,” stated Mayor Román, emphasising the importance of equality between men and women.
He expressed gratitude to the participating wineries, particularly Manuel Aragón, for their involvement in hosting 50 women each day.
Mª Ángeles Martínez Rico highlighted that the current leadership at the winery is predominantly female, a significant shift from the past when women were underrepresented in the industry. “We are grateful to be able to conduct this tasting today, where women are learning about and experiencing the wines of Chiclana,” she remarked.
Belén Aragón, a representative of Bodega Manuel Aragón, noted the importance of visibility for women in the wine sector. “Today is a very important day for our winery, as it is crucial to highlight women’s roles in viticulture. It is a source of pride to lead a winery, and we hope initiatives like this will help further promote our products,” she concluded.
