#8 - MEJOR SUMILLER DE ESPAÑA 2026: Por qué es el verdadero | Diego Tornel | Al fondo de la bodega

🎙️ Welcome to Deep Inside the Cellar! The Grand Cru Academy podcast hosted by Álex Pardo. Why do I say that Diego Tornel is the true Best Sommelier of Spain 2026? What does it take to win the UES Championship? In this episode, I talk with Diego Tornel, the most recent winner of the UES Spanish Sommelier Championship, to discover everything behind a title that very few manage to achieve. It's not handed out arbitrarily. We discuss his preparation, the sacrifice required to compete at the highest level, how he experienced the moment he heard his name called as the winner, and how this recognition can change a sommelier's career. We also delve into topics such as: • How to prepare for a Spanish championship. • Which test he found most difficult. • Whether it's really worth competing. • The current state of the hospitality and sommelier industry in the Canary Islands. • Should a sommelier focus exclusively on wine or also take on front-of-house duties? • The importance of financial management in adding value to a restaurant. A friendly, honest, and insightful conversation for any hospitality and wine professional. ► Sommelier and Restaurant Management Training 👉 https://grandcruacademy.com/ ► Álex Pardo's Instagram   / alexpardo.gca   ► Grand Cru Academy's Instagram   / grandcruacademy   ► Diego Tornel's Instagram   / dtornelgomez   If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and subscribe to the channel so you don't miss the next episodes of "At the Back of the Winery."