Food and Pairings
SUMMER PAIRINGS: GRILLED HARISSA SHRIMP FLATBREAD AND RUEDA VERDEJO
Take your grilling up a notch and savor summer with this Grilled Harissa Shrimp Flatbread and chilled Rueda Verdejo pairing. The blend of shrimp, goat cheese and herbs is a perfect match for your favorite Rueda wine. Easy to make, this dish is best served with a side of friends, laughter and summer magic hour.
The Wines and the Regions
PÁLIDO: RUEDA’S PALE ENIGMA
Did you know Rueda Pálido, which translates to “pale,” was added to the D.O. Rueda wine classification system recently? Like Sherry, Pálido is a fortified wine, meaning distilled spirits are added to the wine once fermented. A feature in the August issue of Wine & Spirits explores the history and production methods of Rueda Pálido – and its counterpart, Dorado, which translates to “golden.” Read here to learn more about these heritage Rueda styles. As a member of our community, Wine & Spirits is treating you to free access with the password RUEDA.
Wine and Travel
“THE LIGHT OF THE DUERO” FROM WINE & SPIRITS
Ever heard of Ribera del Duero’s Clarete wine? Patricio Tapia recently traveled to Ribera del Duero and explored this "original field blend" and its rich history. In the latest Wine & Spirits magazine, you’ll have a chance to read more about this hidden gem and learn about the Villálvaro locals that keep this tasty tradition alive. As a member of our community, Wine & Spirits is treating you to free access with the password RIBERA.
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