The Sánchez Romate Hnos. winery announces the 12th Cardenal Mendoza International Microfiction Contest, open to writers of any nationality with texts written in Spanish that do not exceed one hundred and fifty
words.
The goal of the Contest is to promote hyper-short fiction centered on a product as widely appreciated around the world as brandy from Jerez.
As on previous occasions, the theme is open, provided that the micro-story refers in some way to brandy from Jerez. Entries may not exceed 150 words—including the title—and must be submitted under a pseudonym.
The prize structure is as follows:
- The First Prize includes 2,000 euros, a bottle of Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra brandy from Jerez, and a case of Romate reserve sherries.
In addition, the jury may award, if it deems it appropriate, the Cardenal Mendoza Special Mention—consisting of a bottle of Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra brandy from Jerez—to the most outstanding finalist micro-story.
All awards will be accompanied by their corresponding certificates.
Interested parties should submit their entries exclusively in digital format to the email address microrrelatos@romate.com. The contest rules can be found on the website www.cardenalmendoza.com/es/el-legado-romate/certamen-internacional-de-microrrelatos.
The submission deadline is September 30, 2023, and the results will be announced during Cardenal Mendoza Golden Week, from October 25 to 31, via the website cardenalmendoza.com.
The previous edition received 1,737 entries from thirty-one countries. First prize went to “Jaque de coz,” a micro-story of Borgesian complexity, written by Argentine author Jorge Accame. Second prize was awarded to Madrid-based author Miguel Ángel Escudero Eble for “Loba de mar.” Third place went to Miguel Barreras Alconchel, a resident of Teruel, for “(Irrational) Declaration of Love and Wine in an Elevator.” The Non Plus Ultra Mention was awarded to Jerez-based writer Agustín Celis Sánchez for “Madera vieja.” The winning micro-stories can be read on the website www.cardenalmendoza.com
