SPANISH WINE BY REGION: ANDALUSIA
As food lovers, we’re enthusiastic about every part of Spanish cuisine. Gastronomy is such a terrific way to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. But of course, it isn’t just food. Wine is also vital to Spanish culture and is an integral part Spanish social gatherings Every region produces its own wine and has done…
The Man Behind the New Book about Women in Winemaking
We at Food Lover Tour are big lovers of good food and wine and love being able to share our passions with others. One of our guides in Barcelona, Zoltan Nagy, has shared his passion for wine in his first book that was recently published, Reinas de Copas. It’s an inside guide to women in winemaking…
10 Most Famous Vermouth Cocktails (With Recipes!)
Spain is a big producer and consumer of Spanish vermouth, where it first arrived through Reus, in Catalonia. As compared to other countries where vermouth is used to make cocktails, in Spain, it is taken neat, preferably on the rocks with a slice of orange and/or olive. The Spanish people view drinking vermouth as a…
4 Catalan Cavas That Will Blow Your Mind
This post is a contribution from our good friend Zoltan Csaba Nagy, a Transylvanian sommelier, writer, journalist, and food guide at Food Lover Tour, who has been living in Barcelona since 2010. For many, cava is the quintessential summer drink. The subtle tingling sensation it creates in the nose is the perfect prelude…
10 Great Places for Vermouth in Barcelona
ÂżDĂłnde hacemos el vermut? In Spain, vermouth has become a synonym for any aperitif served with tapas (appetizers) and thus the common expression “let’s meet for vermouth” (quedemos para el vermut or hagamos un vermut). By the way, this is vermouth 🙂 Here are a few tried and trusted spots for great vermouth in Barcelona:…
The Best Catalan Vermouth 2017
Following our last post What is vermouth?, let’s take a look at the best Catalan bottles you can possibly drink this year! According to the third edition of the Vinari Awards for Catalan vermouths, here are the best Catalan vermouths for 2017: Gran Vinari d’Or al Millor Vermut 2017 (Great Golden Vinari to the Best…
WHAT IS VERMOUTH?
It goes by vermouth, wermut, vermut and vermĂş, but what exactly is this delicious drink? The word vermouth is derived from the French pronunciation of wermut, the German word for wormwood (also known as absinthe, or artemisia absinthium), the main ingredient of this popular fortified wine back when it was considered a medicinal drink. Ancient…
Spanish Wine by Region and Type Infographics
A GLIMPSE AT THE SPANISH WINE INDUSTRY “The increasing sophistication of Spanish consumers was the major factor impacting the wine industry in Spain during 2015, with the use of new technologies boosting their knowledge of the subject. Customers tended to be more interested in the quality and the origin of the wine than they were…
The Art of Catalan “Cava” and the difference to French “Champagne”
A lot of our customers ask us during the Food Lover tours about Cava and the difference between Cava and Champagne.  In this article, you will find specific explanations about it and additionally our recommendations for Cava Bars in Barcelona. So what are the differences between these two popular Sparklers? The real “Champagne” can only…
Wine in Spain: Facts & Figures
Wine in Spain are classified as D.O (DenominaciĂłn de Origen) Designation of Origin is part of a regulatory classification system in Spain. It is also known in some other countries such as A.O.C in France (Appelation d’Origine ContrĂ´lĂ©) or I.G.T in Italy (Indicazione Geografica Tipica). Spain is the third biggest producer of wine in the…