Ribera, Rueda, and Micro Tapas
Our palates are ever-evolving, which means that food trends are too. Prognosticators abound, but often what’s old is new again, meaning that certain foods stand the test of time no matter what else may be on the table. And sometimes traditional foodways meet modern palates to become the next new thing even when they’re based […]
The Ultimate Spanish Food and Cheese Pairing Guide
In Ribera del Duero, the native grape called Tempranillo has been evolving in this unique growing region for 1,000 years. Across the valley and over the river, Verdejo, the signature grape of Rueda, thrives as Spain’s number one white wine. Collectively, the two areas are known as Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Understanding what makes the […]
Rueda: Land of Lions and Verdejos
Photography by Galdones Photography When winemaking began in Rueda around 1,000 years ago, it’s a wonder anyone would have thought to plant grapes in this region of extremes – blisteringly hot summers, bitterly cold winters, and a relatively high altitude. Happily, the local monks and the Verdejo grape, native to North Africa, arrived in the […]
Talking Tapas and Spain’s Most Prestigious Wine Regions
Photography by Galdones Photography The concept of the free snack in American culture runs the gamut from dive bars to white tablecloth restaurants, places where the phrases “happy hour” and “amuse bouche” translate to small, often tasty snacks or nibbles, whether salted popcorn in a bar or more elaborate bites prepared by a restaurant is […]
Destination Cheese: European Edition
When planning post-lockdown travels, combine natural splendor with splendid cheese.
Asturias: Land of Artisanal Cheeses
These tenacious cheesemakers preserve an ancient way of life in Austurias, a region in northern Spain.
One Cheese, Five Ways: Hola, Manchego!
Welcome this nutty sheep’s milk cheese to your table for a taste of Spain.
Pairing: Ahuntz Ederra + Spiced Pear Syrup
The Pyrénées mountain range sits as a natural boundary between France and Spain, rising up from the land just north of Barcelona and reaching its fingers west into the Basque Country. Culturally unique from Spain, the Basque region’s identity is shaped in part by strong agricultural traditions, evidenced in Basque cheesemaking. Basque Country possesses three […]
The Best Spanish Wines to Pair with Manchego
Manchego’s inherent Spanish-ness makes it an excellent excuse to delve into the world of Spanish wine.
3 Cheeses That Look Like Manchego But Aren’t
These look-alikes will keep your Manchego-addicted palate just as satisfied.
