Israel Romero / Friday, November 24, 2023 / Categories: Blog Made in Spain Gourmet Christmas Special (Part 2) Christmas Special If last week was about sweet Christmas treats, this time we want to share our more savory suggestions with you. Because, despite having an endless number of Spanish gourmet products, it always helps to have a few recommendations from people you can trust. And humbly, that will ALWAYS be our goal: to give you confidence. There are basic, essential products that must be on your table at this time of year. Because in addition to the traditional recipes we all enjoy with our loved ones, there are items that can bring a lot to your table, from explosive pairings to interesting conversation starters. Imagine knowing how to pair a 100% Iberian ham with a specific wine or cava. And, what's more, being able to explain it to your guests at home! See what you think of our suggestions, which are made from the heart and with the conviction that we love them — so we know we can't let you down, Made in Spain Lover. As always, with the highest quality and the guarantee of Made in Spain Gourmet, that is, from Svetlana, Xavi and Israel. Because Made in Spain products are synonymous with Quality. Ibéricos yes, but make them 100% please! Wines and Cavas, because Spain has very premium ones too Cheeses — how good they are! Conserves — a world to enjoy from our seas Your favorites Ibéricos yes, but make them 100% please! Spain is the country of ibéricos, and at Christmas they can't be missing from your table. But be careful: make sure they are truly the best our country can offer. And that has only one name: 100% Iberian. There is no better product, and they can come from different regions like the ones we offer in our online store: Majada Pedroche (Pedroche Valley, Córdoba); Ibéricos Izquierdo (Guijuelo, Salamanca); Señorío de Montanera and Maldonado (Dehesa of Extremadura, Badajoz) or Enrique Tomás (Jabugo, Huelva). Besides a ham that becomes the star of the table, pairing it with other delights like salchichón, chorizo, lomo and lomito — all 100% Iberian — will make those gatherings truly unforgettable moments. We have them for every taste. [caption id="attachment_27150" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Premium Wines and Cavas[/caption] Wines and Cavas, because Spain has very premium ones too Often when we visit delicatessens to do our Christmas shopping, we see champagne and French wines showcased as star products — which of course are excellent — but what's surprising is the absence of premium Spanish cavas or wines as a draw. That happens for many reasons, including that we don't always know the excellent quality of our wines, even though they are internationally recognized. This Christmas you can't go without an Almázcara Majara (D.O. Bierzo), a Clos Figueras or Mervm Priorati (D.O.C. Priorat), a Sierra Cantabria, Remírez de Ganuza or Muga (D.O.C. Rioja), a Torremilanos or Tr3sMano (D.O. Ribera del Duero), a Menade (D.O. Rueda) or a Pere Ventura, Vins El Cep or Recaredo (Cava and Corpinnat). They are the ideal complement for Christmas meals that demand wines on the same level and of the highest quality. [caption id="attachment_27151" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Cheeses, essential as always[/caption] Cheeses — how good they are! We are big cheese lovers, we can't deny it, and they are essential always — just imagine at Christmas. They have a particular quality other products don't: you can enjoy them at the start of a meal with that first glass of wine or cava, but also at the end of the feast with sweet wines or continue with cava as Svetlana likes. The Spanish cheeses you'll find at Made in Spain Gourmet can simply be summed up in one word: incomparable. Made by people who care for their animals and their land — from Juan Naranjo's sheep at Calaveruela or Alejandro at Oncala, to Amancio's goats at Quesería Collados or the Vázquez family — and of course Spain's flagship and most international cheese, Manchego, represented by Quesería 1605 and Ojos del Guadiana, each as good as the next. And although you can enjoy them on their own, pairing them with some jams and extra virgin olive oils from the new season will move you. The contrast of colors — yellow and green — will remind you of that wonderful Spanish countryside with the eternal sun that gives life to everything. I won't go on — I have to go to the fridge to cut myself a good piece of cheese!!! [caption id="attachment_27152" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Conserves of MadeinSpain Gourmet[/caption] Conserves — a world to enjoy from our seas Here we must also be distinctive. Spain is the world leader in canned seafood, but do we know which ones are truly made here? We do. And they are the only conserves you'll find at Made in Spain Gourmet, the only ones. That is, whether they are Galician, Asturian, Cantabrian, Gaditan or Navarrese, we guarantee their origin 100%. No tricks. We recommend making conserves part of your dishes — don't fall into the temptation of treating them as a mere side. Give them the spotlight! Let the mussels (Conservas Nosa) be part of a wonderful salad with their escabeche as dressing; let the spider crab finish off those canapés with Santoña anchovies (M.A. Revilla); let the artichokes (De la Cueva) mix with shredded Iberian ham; let bluefin tuna be the perfect partner for your roasted red peppers; and share the variety of pâtés: sardine, mackerel, queen scallop (zamburiña), spider crab (centollo) or velvet crab (nécora) (La Curiosa) on those crackers that will leave everyone amazed at the true taste of these fish and shellfish. Your favorites Cava Brut Gran Vintage, Pere Ventura Mussels in Escabeche, La Curiosa Manchego Sheep Cheese Selection 4 months, Quesería 1605 100% Sliced Ibérico Bellota Ham, Maldonado, Premium Edition Because Santoña anchovies are the best in the world. Cavas: always! Print 6 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.