Israel Romero / Wednesday, December 22, 2021 / Categories: Blog A Very Made-in-Spain Gourmet Pairing: Jamón, Cava, and Fino Iberian Ham, Cava and Fino If we were smarter — and I don't mean to imply we're not — we should be the kings of gourmet products in the world, but we often don't put it into practice. With Cava and Iberian ham we should have already won over every palate on the planet, but there's still a lot to do… for now. Options that will surprise you There's no doubt that jamón ibérico is one of Spain's most prized products at home. And increasingly, beyond our borders. A gourmet product, Made in Spain. If it's freshly sliced it's a delight, but you can also find good vacuum-packed Iberian hams to enjoy. Like the Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico Intenso. Enrique Tomás. A delicious ham with a bold, savory, intense flavor and a hint of smokiness. Ideal to enjoy on its own, in sandwiches or tapas. We're convinced you'll love it. To make the experience a 10, it's worth pairing it with a drink that matches its level. Here I'll talk about wines, which are the best companions for this ibérico. The first thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn't pair it with soft drinks or sugary beverages. Another useful tip is not to assume that because it's meat it has to be paired with a red wine. [caption id="attachment_18791" align="aligncenter" width="800"] A Very Made in Spain Gourmet Pairing: Iberian Ham, Cava and Fino[/caption] Options that will surprise you Fino This is the most classic choice. A fortified-style (generoso) wine that is the ideal companion to a good jamón ibérico. For example, the fino Terrevuelos bottled en rama Don Jesús 23 años. A wine made from 100% Pedro Ximénez at Lagar de los Frailes, located in Moriles Altos, a superior quality area in the Montilla-Moriles PDO. It undergoes biological aging under a layer of flor yeast, is bottled en rama at natural strength, and is not fortified. Cava Another ideal way to pair your jamón ibérico is with Cava. A bold proposal that has become very fashionable lately because of the contrast it creates. The sparkling character and bright acidity of this wine enhance the flavor of the Iberian ham. It's important that the Cava be without added sugar. Like a Claror Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2014, biodynamic and vegan, highly recommended for pairing with a cebo (grain-fed) ham and with an acorn-fed ibérico. Let yourself be surprised, and surprise your guests this holiday season with these two suggestions. Because every day people across Europe are discovering the culinary wonders we have in Spain. And at Made in Spain Gourmet we have all the best Spanish gourmet products. Visit the website and see for yourself!! Christmas cookies made with Sucralín by Adriana Gutiérrez How to Successfully Sell in Europe: The Made-in-Spain Gourmet Recipe Print 2 Rate this article: No rating Tags: gourmetSpainacornCavaIberianSpain Please login or register to post comments.