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As you’ll know, Arzuaga is positioned as one of the most comprehensive wine tourism complexes in Spain. Its privileged location in the heart of the Ribera del Duero allows us to get the perfect blend of our penchant for wine, quality gastronomy and a kind of tourism – wine tourism – that is becoming more popular by the day.
This combination is reflected in the facilities at our location and the wide range of offers and packages we design for every special occasion, as well as in the dishes on the menus of our restaurants. That’s why today we’d like to present a dish that brings together everything that makes us so unique: Arzuaga-style suckling wild boar low temperature confit with a crispy finish.
So, why is it so special? It’s a truly local dish because the boar is raised solely and exclusively on the La Planta estate nature reserve until it arrives at our traditional restaurant, without going to market first. This way, we can guarantee the quality and authenticity of a flavourful product that amazes everyone who tries it.
Suckling wild boar, also known locally as rayón, has a very unique flavour that is much fuller and more aromatic than any other game meat, making it one of the most valuable on the market. It’s also a practically lean product, tender and with a high protein and nutrient content.
We here at Arzuaga recommend trying this dish at our traditional restaurant, where avant-garde Castilian cuisine is the star, based on local products and especially game from the La Planta estate. Cooked in the oven in its own juices to intensify its flavour and served on a bed of crispy potatoes, you’ll enjoy a contrast of flavours, textures and temperatures that will make this a full gastronomic experience. Moreover, we recommend pairing our rayón with one of our best wines: Arzuaga Reserva, ideal for accompanying game such as this meat.
This way, you’ll discover one of the most traditional local flavours and enjoy this meal surrounded by stunning views of our vineyards. Don’t wait and book now via our website or, if you prefer, call us on (+34) 983 68 70 04 or write to us at info@hotelarzuaga.com. And if you’d also like to get a first-hand look at what we’ve told you about in this post, you can visit our La Planta estate, where you’ll find the animal reserve with wild boar as well as deer and mouflons.