Six wineries, twelve labels and six names of haute cuisine. So will be the Tasting of the Station District this 2022.
It's always a good time to get away The Rioja and enjoy a good wine. But specifically the next June 18 there is a clear reason: return the Tasting of the Station District, winner of the Best Wine Tourism Initiative of 2018.
Broth lovers will have the names of Muga or Rioja Alta , two of the wineries that make up the well-known winery neighborhood located on the outskirts of Haro . And surely you also have marked on your calendar this popular celebration that invites you to spend a day with friends and wines since 2016.
With six winemakers names, the Tasting returns this 2022 accompanied by the best gastronomy . And it is that five outstanding chefs and one of the best pastry chefs in the country have created for the occasion a dish that accompany the twelve labels that can be tasted in the wineries.
The vineyards of Haro
The Echapresto brothers, Nublo, El Serbal, Ikaro, Cobo Estratos and Juan Ángel Rodrigálvarez They have already confirmed their presence at the big event in Haro. While the former, in front of the iconic Venta Moncalvillo, are not new to the experience, the recently awarded Michelin Star cloudy debuts this 2022 in the Cata del Barrio de la Estación.
STAR DISHES
Without removing the element of surprise, Echapresto Brothers , revolutionaries of Daroca de Rioja in a space with more than a quarter of life, they return with a plate where cod will take center stage . Also from the land, from Logroño, Carolina Sánchez and Iñaki Murua, souls of ikaro, with a Michelin Star, will delight the palate with some white beans with duck intended for white wines.
From Santander, the also crashed rowan and Rafael Prieto will bring the sea closer with its Bocado de Cantabria (corn toast, Tudanca cow roast beef, mustard, cheese cream, pickles and anchovies). For his part, from Burgos, Miguel Cobo , from Cobo Estratos, will prepare a chlorophyll, salmon and fresh pesto dish.
One of the dishes served at El Serbal
The brand new Miguel Caño, Dani Lasa, Llorenç Sagarra and Caio Barcellos, at the head of the pitcher cloudy , with a marinated brisket toast and green shoots.
And there will be a sixth salt cap also from the earth. Delicious Gastronomy, a caterer from Logroño with more than 15 years of experience, will serve a dish of Meat paella with vegetables from the garden.
Finally, the sweet note comes from none other than the National Gastronomy Award Juan Angel Rodrigalvarez and his creation Kankel Bean To Bar (soft chocolate mousse on flourless chocolate sponge cake, with a ̈Bean to Bar ̈ Origin Cocoa nugget, natural strawberry cubes and tempranillo red wine truffle).
The master chocolatier recalls that "we are a new option for chocolate lovers sustainable and artisan quality ”, Which can be tasted thanks to his preparation for La Cata del Barrio de la Estación.
Portrait of Juan Angel Rodrigálvarez.
MYTHICAL AND SINGULAR WINES
Needless to say, these delights will be tasted together with the two wines prepared by each winery for the meeting, among which there are mythical labels and singular elaborations of every one of them.
For example, this year you can enjoy the first sparkling wine within the DOCa Rioja , the Lumen Reserva 2018 from Bodegas Bilbaínas, an Imperial Reserva 2017 from CVNE or the Prado Enea Gran Reserva Magnum 2014 from Muga.
For his part, Gómez Cruzado will display the charms of his Honorable 2017 and Montes Obarenes Blanco 2018; while La Rioja Alta, S.A. will open two consolidated labels such as Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2015 and Viña Ardanza 2015. Finally, RODA will have available RODA 2018 and RODA I 2017, two wines that show two different faces of the best Rioja tempranillo.
The appointment will take place on Saturday, June 18, from 12 noon to 7 pm. But, the day before the popular day will take place one of the most special activities of the weekend. Josep Roca, Machinist of the Year, will lead a unique tasting that will show the perfect synergy between wine and time. Only a privileged few who purchase tickets on the event's website will be able to enjoy this exclusive event.
The 12 wines that can be tasted at the 2022 Station District Tasting