![]() ![]() Some of the wines spend more that 10 years is humid dark cellars before they arrive to your table, so show some respect, don’t use small flute glass, get a regular white wine glass. You can find it in Cava Gran Reserva, aged at least for 30 month, top wines from Corpinnat and Penedés Classic DO. As it’s Christmas and jamón, let’s choose only the best which means Xarel.lo based blend and extra long ageing on the lees. What goes perfectly with something with rich intense flavor full of umami and creaminess from the fat? Long aged sparkling wine from Penedés! While the whole world focuses on French grape varieties, Spanish winemakers believe in the greatness of local grapes like Xarel.lo, Macabeo and Parellada. Just don’t forget the most important rule, jamón should be room temperature and Rioja a bit colder.Įxperimental pairing. Rioja Gran Reserva is one of the greatest wines on the planet, long ageing gives lots of aromas of leather, tobacco, wet forest floor that somehow remind us aged ham. Classic elegant Spanish red wines are amazing. But let’s focus on the Christmas – how to choose right Jamón? Get the best you can find. It’s as complex as wine with it’s different DOs, varieties and techniques that deserve a special article. ![]() No ham in the world has got any close to the greatness of Jamón Ibérico. Jamón is a real gem of Spanish gastronomy. ![]() It has a lot of character, it’s with saline aftertaste that goes perfectly with a huge range of high end canned fishes from completely opposite part of Spain. These non-fortified wines are mind-blowing, they completely change our perception of Palomino as a neutral grape variety. How just three grape varieties can give such a variety of styles, from the driest wine in the world like Fino or Manzanilla to the sweetest Pedro Ximénez? We think of Jerez as a wine made in the cellar with flor ageing, fortification and solera method, but it’s has started as a wine made in the vineyard and new generation of winemakers are reviving historical styles. It’s ancient, it’s diverse, it’s absolutely stunning but it’s not easy to understand. If some form of extraterrestrial life would ask me to name only one Spanish wine that is completely unique and represent the country, I would say Jerez or Sherry. Most people think that it’s only good when young, but trust me, there is nothing better than Albarino from Val de Salnés subzone with 4-5 years of ageing.Įxperimental pairing. So are the wines, Rías Baixas shows the best expression of Albariño grape variety, it’s very salty, mineral, citrusy and fresh. Galician coast is a paradise for the lovers of fish and seafood, the variety is amazing, the quality is out of this world. And what is the wine that has the longest history not only in Spain but in the whole Europe? Jerez!Ĭlassic pairing. Like a great wine, great fish goes better with time. And locals respect them a lot, there are even some clubs of collectors that age their little cans and taste them after few years. ![]() Just open a can and look how perfectly shaped are little fishes or clams? The people who pack them deserve a special recognition, this job is not an easy one. In Spain fish conserves are not just a basic cheap thing. The best moment to explore this rich selection is Christmas time, when the best dishes are on the table and the finest wines are in the glasses. Spain is one of the most diverse country in terms of food and wine variety. ![]()
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