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Foods and Wines from Spain and #Alimentosdeespana are pleased to host Spain’s Great Match, the 29th Annual Event organized by the Trade Commission of Spain as Spanish flavors take center stage at one of the liveliest celebrations of Spanish wines, artisan spirits, and Spain's rich gastronomy heritage on the east coast! Join us for an action-packed afternoon devoted to culinary & wine seminars and food-and-wine pairing challenges. Educationally rich programming is presented by a team of Master Sommeliers and culinary experts.
Spain’s Great Match events will be held at Del Mar Restaurant– Fabio Trabocchi’s celebration of Spanish seafood cuisine on the waterfront of the Wharf. The restaurant was entirely designed in Spain by by world-renowned Lazaro Rosa Violan of Barcelona and assembled by a team of Spanish artisans to celebrate Spanish craftmanship and lifestyle, located at 791 Wharf St SW in Washington, DC.
Wine Tastings and Culinary Workshop
Along the way, attendees can look forward to sampling 200+ new vintages from many of the country’s leading wineries alongside producer tastings of premium EVOO’s, mono-varietals and blends, a selection of cheeses and cured meats from Spain and more, at one of the country’s largest celebrations of Spain’s culture and gastronomy.
Walk-around food and wine tastings featuring delicacies including:
- A variety of Spanish jamón and cheese
- Tortilla Española with black truffle and lemon crema
- Catalonian Romesco shrimp skewers
- Croquetas de jamón y black truffle
- Tomato Gazpacho with Spanish sherry and EVOO
- Patatas Bravas– spicy Spanish potatoes
- Signature wood-fired Vegetable and Seafood Paellas featuring Maine Lobster, Shrimp, Monkfish, and Mussels
- Various Pinchos
- Jamón Ibérico carving, and more...
Activities include:
- Walk-around wine and food tastings, including gastronomy-driven tapas, Jamón Iberico, cheese from Spain, and more
- Live cooking demos
- Master Sommelier-led culinary & wine seminars
- Sommelier-led mini wine varietal flights
- "Discovery Zone" (producers seeking importers/distributors)
- Regional food sampling
- Food and wine pairing challenges
- Mixologist-led Artisan Cocktail Bar
Fittingly, this event will take place at Del Mar Restaurant at 791 Wharf St SW on the waterfront of the Wharf in Washignton, DC on Tuesday, May 7, from 12:30-4:30 pm.
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Discovery Zone New!
This year, Foods and Wines from Spain is excited to announce the addition of the DISCOVERY ZONE to the annual event’s activities. This program aims to connect distribution-seeking Spanish companies with importers, distributors, and other potential buyers. Ten exciting companies will showcase their products in the Discovery Zone, including wines from DOP La Mancha, DOP Cebreros, IGP Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla, DO Jumilla, DO Pla de Bages, DO Terra Alta, IGP Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla, DOP Cebreros, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) from Castellón (Valencia) and Jaen (Andalucía).
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We're Going Green!
In an effort to lessen our environmental impact, we're going digital for this event! Maps, printed information and other interactive features will be available on Spain's Great Match digital guidebook. Download the Spain's Great Match Guidebook app from Apple's app store or Google Play. Open the app and select the Find Guides tab at the bottom left. Search for "Spain’s Great Match" and tap Download.
Downloading the Guidebook will not only provide all information about the food, wine, and spirits producers in attendance, but will give you access to a range of exciting interactive elements! Vote for your favorite food and wine pairings in the Spain’s Great Match Challenge or put your palate to the test in a blind tasting for great prizes.
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THIS EVENT IS FOR QUALIFIED INDUSTRY TRADE & MEDIA ONLY.
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For more upcoming events from Foods and Wines from Spain, please visit our Upcoming Events page.
This activity can be eligible for co-financing with European Union Funds.
