A Catalan Wine Tasting: Discovering the Diversity of the "Paisos Catalans"

A Catalan wine tasting is a journey through a region of remarkable diversity. While regions like Priorat and Penedès often steal the spotlight, other regions from both France and Spain Catalan demarcation offer a hidden gems for wine enthusiasts.

The Setting: A Sun-Drenched Vineyard

Imagine a sprawling vineyard bathed in the warm Mediterranean sun. The air is filled with the gentle scent of grapes and the distant call of cicadas. A rustic stone winery stands as a testament to the region's rich winemaking heritage.

The Tasting Experience

In this wonderful Wine dinner, you will be greeted by a carefully curated selection of Catalan wines. From the Cava experience up to the Cotes de Rouisillon areas in the French country, including the Cotes Catalanes a lesser know region famous for its expressive and terroir-driven wines.

Joselito Casa de Comidas' Chef Sierra will serve a decadent tasting menu where each dish was paired to perfection with the help of Sommelier and G.M. Gustavo Iniesta

MENU:

Welcome Reception

Gamba en Tempura

Shrimp tempura

Chupito de Gazpacho

Gazpacho shot

Brocheta de Chorizo

Spanish sausage skewer

Cava Ivo Pages NV "Petites Sirènes", 12 months, Catalonia

First Course

Ensalada de Tomate, aguacate y mango. Aderezo de Yuzu, cilantro

Tomato, avocado and mango salad, cilantro, yuzu and almond dressing

Sirènes de Cadaqués Ivo Pages Macabeo-Sauvignon Blanc blend 2023, Costers del Segre

Second Course:

Guiso marinero con mejillones, rape, calamares y gambas

Fishermen’s stew with mussels, monkfish, squid and shrimp

Pirata Ivo Pages Syrah-Grenache Blend 2020, Catalonia

Third Course:

Magret de Pato marinado, arroz trufado

Marinated duck breast, truffled rice

Domaine Nadal-Hainaut "Terre de Quarante" Syrah-Grenache, Côtes Roussillon

Main Course:

Carrilleras de Ternera sous-vide, zanahorias, puere de patata

Sous-vide Veal cheeks, baby carrots and mashed potatoes

Domaine Nadal-Hainaut "Les Cent Vignes" 100% Carignan, Côtes Catalanes

Dessert:

Sorbete de Limon al Cava

Lemon sorbet as dessert

Schneider's will be collaborating with us to make your wine order easier

About Schneider's: Schneider's turned 74 in 2023 and is more forward-thinking than ever. Founded by Abe Genderson and his father-in-law, Max Schneider, it's now a 4th generation family-run business, a treasured institution in the nation's capital and one of America’s leading purveyors and importers of fine wines and spirits. The heart and soul of Schneider's is its historic storefront in Washington, DC, but there's more than meets the eye. Among other offerings, wine collectors come to Schneider's to sell their collections and purchase rare bottles, wedding couples come for expert beverage catering and customers across the country take advantage of a robust e-commerce site: cellar.com. Abe and Max would be proud.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday, September, 23rd for this exclusive wine tasting dinner.

If you have any questions or any food allergies please let us know in advance. Thank you for your support.

$130.00 per person