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As you all know well, at Arzuaga, we combine our passion for wine with our love of good food. That’s why when you come to visit us in the town of Quintanilla de Onésimo, in the heart of Ribera del Duero, you have your choice of two totally different gastronomic options. There is one key element they share, though: a commitment to high-quality, local produce, expressed in different menus that either go for the avant-garde, in the case of Taller, or more traditional Castilian cuisine, in the case of our traditional restaurant. Of course, they also both share a focus on pairing their dishes with our Arzuaga wines, too. That’s because we know that a meal is only really perfect if we carefully choose the wines that will go best with each of the dishes it includes, which is why we take care over each glass we serve when you ask us for our recommendations. At Arzuaga, we’ve been making gastronomic wines for years, which have turned into the perfect match for your meals.
So, today we’d like to tell you about one of the pairings you can find in our traditional restaurant, where simplicity leads to perfection. Because sometimes, you don’t need to look for a complicated recipe to enjoy a meal or get too inventive with the wines used to ensure that your pairing will be a success. You just need the best ham and a red wine that’s up to the job.
And that’s exactly what we’ve got at Arzuaga’s traditional restaurant: a plate of Joselito ham and a glass of Arzuaga Reserva that’s a match made in heaven. The ham, cut by hand by our professionals, is at the perfect point of maturation and will give you a characteristic flavour and oiliness that will stay on your palate. The streaks of fat on this ham of exceptional quality gives it a juiciness and an intense, long flavour that fill your mouth as you savour it.
And to go with it, there’s nothing better than a glass of Arzuaga Reserva, a red wine that reflects the essence of Ribera del Duero as few wines can. Enveloping and well-structured, this wine also provides a creaminess on the palade, with silky sensations and a long finish.
For us, there’s no question. If something is a hit, there’s no need to change it in any way. And the truth is that few pairings work better than a plate of Joselito ham and a glass of Arzuaga Reserva. Get ready to be impressed by the excellence of simplicity!