A former Sociology Lecturer, Manuel turned his interest in people to good use in business. Taking up the reigns from his parents Juan and Salome Moreno he directed the wine company they had started and expanded it into an agency business serving all parts of the trade, becoming the top Spanish wine company in the UK. As well as his work in Spain giving customers access to Ribera del Duero, Rueda , Navarrete Rioja, Chacoli and Alella to name a few, he was instrumental in putting Chile on the map in the UK and has encouraged suppliers across the board to raise their game and face the modern challenges of an ever more complicated wine arena.
He continues to build an ever more impressive portfolio that has expanded successfully into France, Italy, New Zealand and Australia. Outside of wine, Manuel has made a major contribution to the history and understanding of Spanish Exiles in Britain and their fight for democracy.
He received the Cruz de Merito Civil from the Spanish Ambassador Carlos Miranda this year in recognition.
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