Posts Tagged ‘Spain’
Bartender Made Cocktails – Oaxaca Royal
This article is made in collaboration with Grigoris Mountanos, an amazing Greek Bartender in Spain. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Grigoris Mountanos’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Boadas Cocktails, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Grigoris Mountanos, I’m from Kalamata in Greece.…
Read MoreCava Classifications
Cava is the third big name in the Sparkling Wine industry, after Champagne and Prosecco. About 95% of all Cava is produced in the Catalan region of Penedès, west of Barcelona. The village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is home to two of the major producers, Codorníu and Freixenet. Its classification is regulated by the Cava D.O.…
Read MoreItalian Frittata vs Spanish Omelette
Two neighbouring countries, two egg dishes, two Sparkling Wines and two very happy people ready to taste the difference. In this article, we are pairing the Italian Frittata vs Spanish Omelette, each backed up with a bottle of Sparkling Wine from their country. What Is The Difference Between an Italian Frittata & Spanish Omelette? The…
Read MoreHistory Of Wine – When Did The World Start Making Wine
Each country has its own history in growing vines and making wine, in this article I’ll break down the time period when certain countries started their Winemaking lives. This list contains 45 of the most well-known Winemaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and both North and South America. Answering questions like When Did New…
Read MorePairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
Read MoreChilli Con Carne and Sparkling Wine – Do They Pair?
Thinking about cooking Chilli Con Carne tonight for dinner and you’re wondering if you can enjoy a bottle of Sparkling Wine alongside it, I bet that’s what you’re wondering, well, good news, the answer is yes, even though this dish delivers a spicy tone with strong red kidney beans, tomato and meaty flavours, the Sparkling…
Read MoreBattle of The Bubbles – Pizzaland
Battle of The Bubbles – English Fizz vs Champagne vs Cava vs Trento DOC An epic battle is about to take place, one of cosmic proportions, these fine examples of Sparkling Wines have been chosen to represent their country and battle it out over which pairs best with a Pizza. After looking through the internet…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Fizz
February 14th, the day to celebrate love by sharing a great bottle of fizz with your special someone. When choosing a bottle of bubbly for the two of you to enjoy, why not try something different, maybe something from Austria or Italy, Spain or SLOVEnia, the choice is yours, don’t limit yourself from what you…
Read MoreThe Colonist Sparkling Wine Cocktail
The British, Spanish, French and Portuguese all fought over the Newfoundland of America, all the way from Canada down to Argentina, they fought long and hard in the ocean and on foreign lands, but one such fight took place in Jamaica in 1655, at the time, under Spanish rule, the British decided to take Jamaica to…
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