The food has always been good in the Pitiusan Islands, but now the islands are shining like never before as they become firmly established as a global gastronomic destination. A new gastronomy is emerging that combines the land and tradition, the environment, avant-garde cuisine, product, art, architecture, and even performance, among many other things, attracting the attention of both the most discerning palates and the multitude of chefs looking for their niche on the islands.
A key part of these experiences are the wines, sparkling wines and spirits they offer on their menus. Many of these island restaurants already rely on Bedrinks’ advice and expertise to complete their offering and make it unique.
Bedrinks has in its portfolio a vast range of leading brands with more than 1,000 references of wines and sparkling wines from the best national and international wineries; and with more than 1,500 references in spirits and liqueurs, which it sells officially and exclusively in the islands.
In spirits and liqueurs, the most recognised suppliers are Moët-Hennessy, Amer Global Brands, Bacardi, Beam Suntory, Diageo and other importers with major brands.
It offers a wide-ranging portfolio specialised in agave spirits, with premium brands of tequila like Clase Azul and Patrón; Derrumbes, Bruxo, Mezcal Unión and Rey Campero in the mezcal category, and recently it has incorporated some new categories such as Raicilla and el Sotol which have aroused the curiosity of the island’s bartenders.
However it goes without saying that wine is the undisputed companion of any good cuisine. Bedrinks offers a vast catalogue of carefully selected local, national and international labels. In 2022 it has added over 30 new wineries to its portfolio, including some noteworthy wines from Grupo Rioja Alta, Davide, Ukan, Julieta‘s, Raúl Pérez, Colterenzio, R. Voerzio, Domaine Fournier, Mesquida Mora, Miquel Gelabert, who provide a great variety and value to the other, well-established houses like Artadi, Javier Sanz Viticultor, Pago de Arínzano, Abadía Retuerta as well as a large range of drinks from importer Primeras Marcas which includes some of the large wineries like Domaines Ott, Louis Latour, Gaja, Baron de Ladoucette, Viña Sastre.
Cava and sparkling wines are another of the distributor’s strong points with national brands like Llopart, Juvé & Camps, Izar Leku, Sogas Mascaró and a sophisticated range of premium brand Champagnes like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Perignon, Ruinart, Krug, Armand de Brignac, Louis Roederer, Legras and Castelnau. Not to mention the incorporation of small vignerons like Geoffroy, Paul Dethune, Maurice Veselle, Leclerc Briant and Ouriette et Fils.
The beer category couldn’t be better represented at Bedrinks, who is the exclusive distributor on the islands for the Heineken Group. This year’s highlights include the European launch of Heineken Silver and the consolidation of its successful launch in 2021 of its national brand El Águila. The catalogue also includes Cafés Baqué, a Spanish brand that currently has one of the best market positions, and the commercialisation of mineral waters including Artesian Water 22 and drink mixers with ranges such as Seventeen, Le Tribute and the British brand Fentimans, among others.
The distributor has also operated a branch on the island of Formentera for several seasons now. Specifically in Sant Ferrán, the location of its warehouse and team, offering a greater coverage, and above all the speed and immediacy its customers deserve. This new branch has allowed Bedrinks to vastly improve its service to Formentera, by having immediate availability of goods and offering a continuous daily commercial service.
New online service
One of the new services offered this year by Bedrinks has been the launch of online sales, aimed at private customers. At its online shop, customers can find a large selection of the products in the company’s general catalogue, with discounts and promotions as well as product packs and suggestions for special occasions. In addition, on the Bedrinks website, fans of wine and spirits will be able to stay up to date with the latest industry news, and learn about its star products and brands with features and reports.
And that’s not all, Bedrinks and the prestigious Barcelona Outlook Wine school are joining forces to offer the island of Ibiza and Formentera the very best training in the world of wine for hospitality professionals. Next October will see the launch in the Pitiusan Islands of WSET’s Level 2 Award in Wines, an essential qualification for industry professionals with a final exam where candidates will receive the WSET – London Level 2 ‘Intermediate Award in Wines & Spirits’.