Tapas Fantasticas, 25-26 July, 11.30am-5.30pm, a free festival created by Wines from Rioja, is coming to Manchester for the first time. Celebrating Spanish tapas and Rioja wine, this colourful event will be running over two fun filled days in Albert Square, Manchester.

Come and taste a spectacular variety of red, white and rosé wines from some of Rioja’s most famous vineyards as you make your way around the vibrant wine and tapas stalls. Savour a diverse selection of tapas from the North West’s finest Spanish restaurants who will be cooking up a taste of Spain over the weekend.

There will be plenty to entertain – enjoy live Spanish music and an unforgettable eating and drinking experience. Receive your free wine glass on entry and receive four tokens which can be exchanged for samples of top class Rioja wines. Sign up for the free wine tasting seminars with wine experts Susy Atkins and Olly Smith to learn more about Rioja and discover what tickles your taste buds. Plus look out for the opportunity to win cases of fantastic Rioja wine.

So get down to Tapas Fantasticas to enjoy the best of Rioja!