FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

SPAIN

TRAVEL TIPS Stunning Spain Try the restaurant La Vieja Bodega near Haro for some brilliant traditional dishes. And a trip to see the amazing winery of Marques de Riscal designed by Frank Gehry, who designed the Guggenheim is impressive. Madrid is majestic and some wonderful places to eat and drink late into the evening, including El Viajero for Mohitos. Gin and tonic is served in huge bowl glasses which, when poured into froma height, allow the aromatics of the drink to fully express themselves. Barcelona for contrast is more bohemian and has a lively beach scene which is a funway to spend a few hours. Wonderful art and architecture too, including the spectacular Sagrada Familia Church. Picasso, Gaudi, Miro, all can be witnessed with relative ease. I amvery keen to visit San Sebastian on the Bay of Biscay in the north for some fabulous eating and some good beaches. One of my all-time favouritemoments was in Ribera del Duero enjoying a butterfly rack of lamb with a glass of rather good Tempranillo. A very goodmatch indeed. Salud! Julian Chamberlen

Notable places

LAVIEJABODEGA Av. de La Rioja, 17, 26230 Casalarreina, La Rioja, Spain

EL VIAJERO Plaza de la Cebada, 11, 28005Madrid, Spain

www.elviajeromadrid.com

www.laviejabodega.es/en

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