Artisans of flavour. Vineyards and Dairies - Saborea España

Artisans of flavour. Vineyards and Dairies

28 Jan Artisans of flavour. Vineyards and Dairies

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Apart from the sea, between vineyards and green pastures, a culinary experience awaits where you can enjoy another facet of the lands surrounding vinaròs.  

Tradition and culture: these two words define the local cuisine of Vinaròs and its surroundings. Thanks to the local weather and geography this town was once an economic powerhouse, with foreign trade as one of its main sources of wealth. Its abundant high-quality vineyards became one of the main wine exporters to countries such as France and Italy. After the scourge of phylloxera came through, the vast majority of vineyards in the area were lost. However, today Vinaròs keeps pursuing its passion for grape growing and wine culture, and on this tour you will have the opportunity to get to know some of the artisans dedicated to this great calling. What could go better with wine tasting than a selection of artisan cheese? Come with us to discover the exciting stories and incredible flavours hidden inside our handmade culinary products, crafted with the utmost attention and care.

 

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Points of interest:

La Planeta Dairy

  • Address: Masia La Creu S/N. B.Anroig-Xert.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 22:00
  • GPS: 40.501037, 0.099693
  • Phone: +34 669 747 697
  • Email: info@quesosartesanosplaneta.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: Spain alone boasts more than 600 varieties of cheese, cured cheese, semi-cured cheese, fresh cheese, spiced cheeses… The town of Xert, nestled among mountains and ecological pastures, features the historic La Planeta Dairy, dedicated to the production of artisan cheese made from raw and recently pasteurised milk from its own sheep. Their flock, recognised as its own breed according to the European Union given their origin in the French region of Roquefort, produces 220-250 ml of fresh milk each year on average that La Planeta can use to make their cheeses. We will visit their pastures, the milking parlour and take part in making the most exquisite cheeses. Traditional techniques are combined with novel materials to create unique products. A true experience!

Bodega Vins L’Estanquer

  • Address: C. Sant Roc,35 Canet lo Roig 12350. Vinaròs
  • Opening hours: Visits offered every day with prior reservation
  • GPS: 40.550409, 0.243383
  • Phone: +34 691 476 534
  • Email: vinslestanquer@gmail.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: Leaving the green landscapes and mountain highways, we reach Vins l’Estanquer, a cellar dating back to the 19th century, witness to the passage of several generations dedicated to the art of wine making. Angel and Pepe Tena are the third generation of winegrowers. Motivated by the passion to attain the most exquisite wine, they have dedicated years to recovering the old strains that survived the phylloxera, producing the most balanced wines with a harmonious flavour. During this visit you can get lost in their extensive vineyards, know all the varieties of grapes and their properties as well as the secrets of their wine making process during a tasting between casks. Let the history, charm and personality of this wine cellar and its products surround you. On this visit you can discover why its wines have such a special, characteristic flavour and why it is among the top 600 wines from Spain.

Wine and Cooperage Interpretation Centre

  • Address: Crta. Sant Jordi-Cervera, Km 0.8. Sant Jordi
  • Opening hours: Visits with prior reservation, minimum of 10 people. Open all year long.
  • GPS: 40.504809, 0.326722
  • Phone: +34 629 196 163
  • Email: info@toneleriaartesana.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: The flavour of a good wine depends on the variety of grape, the harvest and the production, creation, storage and maceration process. This last part is where Abelardo Ripoll and his artisan cooper work come into play. It all started one day in 1997, when he and his father were dusting off an old wooden cask with work tools. Abelardo was fascinated with the idea of working by hand on the barrels following the traditional techniques that his father had used years before, so he set about putting his hands to work with a great deal of perseverance and effort. After a lot of back and forth searching for new contacts and wood, iron and rivet suppliers, he finally made his own workshop, thus founding the Wine and Cooperage Interpretation Centre, which is now currently the only artisan cooperage in the entire Valencian Community. Located in Sant Jordi (a few minutes from Vinaròs), their workshop will make you feel like you’re in a fantasy film: a tree house, a six-metre tall, 60,000 litre capacity vat turned into a small bedroom, vineyards and lush trees form part of this magical setting. In this space, Abelardo will show us live how he works with American oak using only the flames, water and a lathe. After finishing the visit we can enjoy a tasting session with local wines and products from the land. This unique visit will certainly leave your senses tingling.
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La Bodegueta de Sant Vicent

  • Address: C. Sant Vicent, 8. Vinaròs.
  • Opening hours: Monday, 17:30 to 21:30. Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 21:30. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 23:00.
  • GPS: 40.470267, 0.474866
  • Phone: +34 964 451 620
  • Email: bodegueta@bodegueta.es
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  • Description: La Bodegueta de Sant Vincent is a welcoming family-owned business where you can taste high-quality culinary products. You can choose from sandwiches loaded with Iberian cold cuts, ham and Iberian sobrasada sausages, oily fish preserves, all types of cheese, Iberian longaniza sausages and much more. La Bodegueta also offers its many wines to pair with your food.

Restaurante Nou Bar

  • Address: Av. País Valencià, 7. Vinaròs.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 15:00 and 20:30 to 23:00. Closed on Monday afternoons.
  • GPS: 40.467826, 0.474746
  • Phone: +34 964 452 772 / 671 585 996
  • Email: aladrocvinaros@gmail.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: The restaurant boasts high-quality contemporary cuisine with traditional roots that offers much more than just great food. In Nou Bar you can discover an experience for all five senses with their wine and food pairings featuring a fully personalised select menu. Passion, cuisine and quality await you.

Restaurante Rubén Miralles

  • Address: Trav. Sant Vicent, 9. Vinaròs.
  • Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 12:30 to 15:30 and 19:30 to 23:00.
  • GPS: 40.470269, 0.474678
  • Phone: +34 671 083 484
  • Email: rubenmirallesrestaurante@gmail.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: Traditional dishes with a hint of innovation. Rubén Miralles is known for his innovative cuisine with Japanese flourishes. An unbeatable culinary experience.
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Saint Elmo Church - Auditorium

  • Address: Pl. de Sant Agustí, 7. Vinaròs.
  • Opening hours: From Tuesday to Sunday, from 18:00 to 21:00.
  • GPS: 40.470337, 0.476767
  • Phone: +34 964 407 700
  • Access:  Accessibility
  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: After enjoying a delicious meal, now it’s time to enjoy the historic centre of Vinaròs, and to do so we’ll go to the old Saint Elmo convent which has been converted into the Ayguals d’Izco Municipal Auditorium. Built with distinctive masonry and cornerstones, this building is the ideal venue for numerous exhibitions and shows throughout the year. 

Vinaròs Central Market

  • Address: Plaça de Sant Agustí, 11. Vinaròs.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 13:30 and 17:30 to 20:30. Saturdays: 08:00 to 14:00. Sundays: closed.
  • GPS: 40.47009, 0.47698
  • Phone: +34 964 455 931
  • Email: anamercat@gmail.com
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  • Language: Spanish.
  • Description: Our third stop will be the Central Market, located in Plaça de Sant Agustí in the city’s old town. Its origins date back to the mid-19th century when the Plaça de Sant Agustí hosted several permanent stalls selling vegetables, legumes and fruits. In 1899, the plaza featured more than 200 stands with the main local products, with an additional 16 travelling stands every Saturday (truly a sight to see!). A few years later, in 1928, the current market was built on the site of the old Saint Elmo Convent (home of the Augustine monks).

     

    Currently the plaza and the market are the best site to spend the morning watching people go about their daily lives and to purchase the best local products. So, what better way than to enjoy a home-made vermouth (a bicicleta) and prawn tapas made from the day’s catch? Inside the market, the bar “Lo Típic” will prepare whatever you just purchased right then and there so that you can enjoy it peacefully with a vermouth in hand. Can you think of anything more authentic?

     

    Once a month you can also enjoy local product presentations known as Tast del Territori, within the Espai Gastronòmic del Mercat, located inside the market.

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