C.V.N.E. CEO Victor Urrutia – “Owner’s Vision” Seminar & Exclusive Tasting

Dear SpCCJ Members & firends,

We are pleased to announce a special event hosted by Mikuni Wine, welcoming Victor Urrutia, the 5th‑generation owner and CEO of the historic Spanish winery C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España).

During his visit to Japan, Mr. Urrutia will lead an exclusive seminar and tasting session at the Embassy of Spain in Tokyo, offering unique insights into the past, present, and future of Spanish wine.

Event Overview

Date: April 16, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 16:00–18:30 (Doors open at 15:30)
Venue: Embassy of Spain – Auditorium & Exhibition Hall (Roppongi, Tokyo)

This special program consists of two parts:

“Owner’s Vision” Seminar (16:00–17:00)

C.V.N.E. CEO Victor Urrutia will share his perspectives on:

• The future of Spanish wine in the global market
• Strategic initiatives shaping C.V.N.E.’s next chapter
• The renewed worldwide recognition of wines from Rioja and other key Spanish regions

As both a guardian of tradition and a global-minded innovator, Mr. Urrutia continues to uphold C.V.N.E.’s founding principle of “creating the best wine” — expanding it into “bringing the best wine to the world.”

Exclusive Tasting Session (17:00–18:30)

Attendees will have the opportunity to taste:

• 10+ wines from C.V.N.E.’s acclaimed wineries, crafted in Spain’s most prestigious regions
• A rare vertical tasting of C.V.N.E.’s flagship Rioja wine, Imperial Gran Reserva, featuring three exceptional vintages:
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011

This is a unique chance to experience the evolution and depth of one of Spain’s most iconic wines.