We took a whirlwind trip to Spain or rather took our palates on a trip to Spain without the necessity of a passport for Spain’s Great Match 2025 a professional showcase for the trade held in New York City at Mercado Little Spain, which deftly combined food and wine from Spain. It was an interesting and informative afternoon of tastings that culminated in an educational Masterclass: DO Jerez: The Land of Double Terroir presented by César Saldaña, President of CRDO Jerez & Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Brarrameda. ¡Salud! y ¡Buen provecho!
There is no better way to learn about a country, or a region, than by experiencing its food and wine. On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, we attended Spain’s Great Match 2025, Spain a land of taste, held at Mercado Little Spain located at 515 W. 30th Street in New York City for an afternoon of education and tastings. With over 50 exhibitors, there was much to experience and to appeal to diverse palates. We bring you some of the delectable highlights of “Spain a land of taste.”
Spain’s Great Match 2025 – Foods and Wines from Spain
A Sampling of the Highlights of the Culinary Tastings
Coca Jamón Ibérico y Queso Manchego – photo by Luxury Experience
Cocas
Coca Jamón Ibérico y Queso Manchego
flatbread with Ibérico ham, Manchego cheese, cherry tomatoes
Coca Escalivada
flatbread with charcoal-roasted red peppers. eggplant, and onions
Chistorra Chip
Chistorra wrapped in thinly sliced potato fried and served with aioli
Peregrino by La Tienda Pico Rusticos (Toasted Bread sticks) from Andalucia, Spain
made with extra virgin olive oil
Salmorenjo
Creamy chilled tomato soup, made with ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, and Sherry vinegar
featuring Vinagre de Jerez
Salpicón de Pulpo
Spanish boiled octopus, cucumber, pepper, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, and Sherry vinegar
featuring Spanish pulpo
Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish tortilla with eggs, confit potatoes, and caramelized onions
Spain’s Great Match 2025 – A Sampling of the Highlights of the Quesos (The Cheeses)
Finca Pascualete La Retorta
Finca Pascualete La Retorta, Trujillo, Cáceres
(Sheep’s Milk)
Los Cameros
Los Cameros
Maxorata, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
Maxorata, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
(Goat’s Milk)
Savel, Chantada, Lugo
green-blue veining, and yellow color from Jersey cows grazing. Notes of cream and buttery. Rich, creamy, and delicious!
Villajos Artisan Manchego Cheese
Aged 12 Months
Spain’s Great Match 2025 – A Sampling of the Highlights of the Dulces (Sweets)
Authentic Spanish Buñuelos
Churros Con Chocolate
Churros with hot chocolate
Spain Match 2025 – A Sampling of the Highlights of Brandies and Wines
Torres Brandy Jaimie I Reserva De La Familia
Torres Brandy – Jaimie I Reserva De La Familia (Brandy)
30-years old
Cabriola By Borsao
Cabriola By Borsao, 2019
(Garnacha, Syrah, Mazuela)
Ermita Sta. Barbara Camo De Borja
Ermita Sta. Barbara Camo De Borja
100% Garnacha, old vines, matured 12 months in 225 and 500 L new and Seasoned Oak
Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha 2021
Valdurón Reserva D.O. Ribera Del Duero, 2018
100% Tempranillo, aged in barrel for at least 26 months
The Masterclass:
DO Jerez: The Land of Double Terroir presented by César Saldaña,
President of CRDO Jerez & Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Brarrameda
President of CRDO Jerez & Manzanilla -Sanlúcar de Brarrameda – César Saldaña
Attending the masterclass provided us with the opportunity to learn about, and taste 8 Sherry Jerez Xeres Manzanilla, SEO, that ranged in color from gold, to amber, to deep copper, learning about how the various regions affect the terroir.
DO Jerez – The Land of Double Terroir
The Tastings
Bodegas Forlong Stardust 2022
Bodegas Luis Pérez La Escribana 2023
Bodegas Barbadillo Manzanilla Nave Trinidad
Hidalgo-La Gitana Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana
Valdespino Fino Inocente
Williams & Humbert Amontillado Jalifa
González Byass Palo Cortado Leonor
Lustau Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia
To learn more about Spain and their wonderful products and events, please visit the Foods and Wines from Spain website: https://www.foodswinesfromspain.com/en/upcoming-events
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