Jordi Martínez Wins Sparkling Wine Master 2026 in Valencia

Sommelier Jordi Martínez from Guissona has been crowned champion of the sparkling wine competition held at Fira València.

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Lleida-born sommelier Jordi Martínez, head of Selecte Wine Store in Guissona, has won the Sparkling Wine Master 2026, a competition for sparkling wines held at Fira València.

The competition, now in its fourth edition, brought together sommelier professionals from across Spain. Martínez secured first place after successfully completing various tests of technical knowledge, analysis, and tasting. This victory follows his third-place finishes in the 2023 and 2024 editions.
Jordi Martínez has a broad career in the wine industry. He holds degrees in Food Science and Technology and Agricultural Technical Engineering, and has been an associate professor at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili since 2018. He also provides specialized training in cava and champagne and serves as a jury member for the Vinari Awards. Among his previous accolades is the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge Spain, which he won in 2025.
Based on information from the official source: Promoció Econòmica - Diputació de Lleida (GlobaLleida) (31/10/2026)