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At Arzuaga, we’re not only passionate about wine; we’re also passionate about authentic, high-quality gastronomy. That’s why the menu at our traditional restaurant features a wide variety of dishes that bring together the flavours of Ribera del Duero through traditional recipes with certain innovative touches.
Not long ago on our blog, we talked to you about roast suckling lamb, Arzuaga-style suckling wild boar and skewered suckling lamb grilled over vine shoots, and today we’d like to use this post to recommend another of the most typical dishes of Ribera del Duero and, undoubtedly, the region where we’re based as a whole: suckling lamb chops.
We know this is a recipe that never goes out of style because while the fire is prepared and when the grill is then placed over it with the lamb chops, a flavour is being cooked that continues to amaze everyone who tries it.
In our traditional restaurant, we serve this dish accompanied by chips and roasted peppers. At first glance, it may seem like a simple recipe, but we’re convinced it’s this simplicity that intensifies the flavour of this tasty and delicate meat – and that’s the most important part. In addition, grilling over the vine shoots produces nuances and intense aromas that enhance the juiciness of the lamb.
As for the wine pairing, there’s a wide range of Arzuaga wines that you can’t go wrong with, but we recommend having the lamb chops alongside our Arzuaga Gran Reserva wine. This red wine is made from three varieties (Tinto Fino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) from different areas of the vineyard, making it a complex wine that’s balanced at the same time. On the palate, the initial freshness combines evenly with a certain creaminess on the finish. It also has a wide range of aromas where ripe fruit stands out together with toasted notes, producing sensations of spice that make this red wine both complex and subtle.
So, if you’re thinking about celebrating a special occasion, or if you just fancy enjoying an authentic, high-quality meal, we recommend booking a table at our traditional restaurant via the website www.arzuaganavarro.com or by calling us on (+34) 983 681 146. This way, you’ll get to try one of the best meats we offer here at Arzuaga while taking in the incredible views from our dining room, and you’ll discover why there’s no more traditional flavour in Ribera del Duero than that of grilled suckling lamb chops.