VINTEC 2026—the Galician Wine and Viticulture Machinery and Equipment Trade Fair—will take place from October 21 to 23 at Fexdega (Vilagarcía de Arousa), with the aim of showcasing technological solutions to the Galician wine sector.
VINTEC 2026 Trade Fair Objectives
VINTEC 2026 Trade Fair was launched with the aim of becoming the major meeting point for the wine sector in the northwestern Iberian Peninsula.
The fair will bring together machinery manufacturers, technology companies, input suppliers, wineries, cooperatives, research centers, and specialized professionals in a space designed to foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities.
In addition to the exhibition area, the event will feature an extensive program of technical sessions, demonstrations, conferences, and professional gatherings aimed at highlighting the latest trends in mechanization, digitalization, sustainability, and production efficiency.
The hosting of a specialized fair like VINTEC 2026 comes at a particularly significant time for the Galician wine sector.
Galicia has five designations of origin:
- Rías Baixas.
- Ribeiro.
- Ribeira Sacra.
- Valdeorras.
- Monterrei.
They are gaining increasing national and international prominence thanks to the quality and uniqueness of their wines.
However, wineries and winegrowers face significant challenges related to climate change, labor shortages, rising production costs, and the need to advance digital transformation to maintain their competitiveness.
Public authorities continue to promote support programs for winery modernization and the adoption of new technologies, aiming to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and adaptability.
Tecnología Plantae for VINTEC 2026
Plantae provides the wine industry with technological solutions designed for more efficient, sustainable, and profitable farm management. Its technology delivers precise information on crop status and facilitates data-driven decision-making.
In this context, precision agriculture, sensor-based crop monitoring, data analysis, and digital decision-support tools are playing an increasingly important role. These technologies enable optimized vineyard management, improved productivity, and progress toward more precise and sustainable farming.
Through its monitoring and analysis solutions, Plantae helps wineries, cooperatives, and industry professionals access valuable information to better understand their crops, anticipate potential needs, and optimize resource use.
Technical control: Incorporating these Plantae technologies allows for optimized water and input usage, early detection of vineyard diseases, improved grape quality, and a shift toward more sustainable and profitable production models.
Traditional recipe: Queimada
A hot drink—a staple of Galician family gatherings—meant to be shared on cold winter nights alongside the region’s traditional desserts.
Queimada is a hot spirit created by burning a mixture of *aguardiente* (or Galician *orujo*), sugar, and natural flavorings, a process that reduces the alcohol content. Galician *aguardiente* (or *orujo*) is obtained by distilling fermented pomace—the solid residue left over after pressing grapes.
*Queimada* ingredients:
- One liter of *aguardiente*.
- 100 grams of sugar (this can be increased to 150 grams, depending on desired sweetness).
- Lemon peel (preferably without the white pith) and, optionally, orange peel, apple chunks, or seasonal fruit.
- Coffee beans.
- Half a liter of black coffee.
Preparation: You need a clay vessel with a capacity larger than the volume of the ingredients.
- Place all the ingredients into the vessel, except for the half-liter of black coffee.
- Using a large spoon or a long-handled ladle, scoop up a small amount of the *aguardiente* along with some sugar. Ignite it with a lighter. If it is difficult to light, it helps to warm the liquid in a separate container first.
- Slowly bring the flaming *aguardiente* to the vessel so that the liquid inside catches fire.
- Stir slowly and let it burn for at least 15 minutes; the longer it burns, the more alcohol will evaporate.
- Add the half-liter of black coffee when you are ready for the flames to go out.
- Wait a few minutes for it to cool slightly, then serve in heat-resistant cups—never in glass tumblers.
