CELEBRATE LOVE WITH TORO’S PAELLA AND RIBERA Y RUEDA WINE
For rich, savory Spanish wines like Ribera del Duero or Rueda, the perfect pairing just may be this Paella Mixta from famed Spanish restaurant Toro in New York City. James Beard award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette of Toro Restaurants revealed his paella recipe as a bit of a gift for anyone celebrating the month of love. This easy, layered chicken and seafood dish is spiced with Spanish chorizo sausage and saffron and mixed with rice. The combination of flavors pairs perfectly with the unoaked and fruit-forward Ruedas. Love is in the air with this special meal for February, the most romantic of months. And tomorrow, leftovers deserve a fresh bottle of Ribera del Duero Joven. Click below to enjoy this delightful treat!
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RIBERA DEL DUERO AND RUEDA ARE ON FIRE!
Put out the traveling flame with a visit to one of the most popular wine regions in Spain. With over 300 wineries and even more blends to choose from, the region of Ribera del Duero and Rueda should be on any wine lover’s radar. Ribera del Duero is fueled by deep, dark Tempranillo-based wines made from the local variety of the grape referred to as Tinto Fino. These big, strong wines should put out any fire and leave things smelling like blackberry or mulberry. Visitors have a choice of the posh level in this region, high-end tasters can enjoy these great vintages under the umbrella of a grand estate while budget travelers can still enjoy all the stunning vistas and sample wines produced by local artisans.
PROTOS PUT RIBERA DEL DUERO ON THE MAP
A gift of a name helped make the Ribera del Duero wine region what it is today. Read about Protos, a flagship winery in the region with a long history working even harder to evolve and invest for a future as big as its history. Their Gran Reserva and Reserva wines are popular and available in most international wine shops. On top of a vast history in Ribera, Protos is now also a major player in Rueda, seeking opportunity in the region and in what the verdejo grape has to offer. Those seeking a little wine-fueled relaxation make Protos the most-visited winery in the region. It is located about two hours north of Madrid tucked into the base of the iconic Peñafiel castle that overlooks the region.
RIBERA Y RUEDA IN THE NEWS
WHERE DO WINE LOVERS ‘IN THE KNOW’ TRAVEL IN 2018?
According to The New York Times, the Spanish region of Ribera del Duero is one of the 52 places to go in 2018. The stunning vistas, local flavors or fantastic Tinto Fino play a big part in why, but the secret is out.
ORGANIC WINES DON’T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK!
The popularity of organic and biodynamic wines have allowed for production to increase and prices to stabilize. Some bargains on organic wines now exist and should make their way to your cellar. Check out this article on the 131 best options out there right now.
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