Round table
Best practices in wine and gastronomic tourism in Castilla-La Mancha

This session will present various initiatives in wine and gastronomic tourism developed in Castilla-La Mancha. It will demonstrate how wine, landscape and local culture can be integrated into experiences that appeal to visitors. Through specific case studies, we will analyse strategies to showcase wineries, local produce and rural settings, generating new economic opportunities and reinforcing regional identities linked to the world of wine.
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