A Taste of Castilla y León

Medium size nutty chickpeas cultivated around the town of Fuentesaúco in the province of Zamora. The Fuentesaúco Chickpea is characterized by a medium to large size, with a creamy colour, its beak is curved and pronounced and its skin has an intermediate roughness. After cooking, the chickpeas remain intact, the skin is soft and smooth, the albumen very buttery and uniform, the flavour it provides on the palate being very pleasant. Soak for 12 hours in cold water. Drain and rinse with fresh water. COOKING TIME Pressure cooker 30 - 35 min Hob 130 - 150 min  

Harmonious sweet and savoury notes. Four generations of expertise. Great for picnics. Produced by a company in Guijuelo, Salamanca who have been making iberico hams for more than 100 years. The hams are produced from the meat of outdoor reared, free range Iberico pigs that have fed on natural grasses, cereals and, on occasion, acorns. Cured for 3 years, this is an excellent entry-level Iberico ham with a gently sweet aroma, a well-judged combination of savoury and sweeter notes and a long, clean aftertaste.

Rich, buttery, hints of raw almonds. Delicate, with a slight tang. Prized by Manchego lovers. Winner: Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 An exceptional artisanal PDO cheese made with raw milk from carefully selected sheep of the Castellana breed. Low-acidity milk with high fat content. This compact cheese is aged for two months in a cold chamber at a temperature of 10º C and then spends a minimum of four months in a cold, humid underground cellar for maturing. The texture of this cheese is firm, but holds its shape well, with a slightly acidic aroma reminiscent of sheep's milk. It leaves a pleasant oily, buttery, sensation in the mouth with a hint of nuts, this cheese has a long lasting finish. It has a slight tang that gradually becomes more noticeable the longer it is matured for. Net weight: approx. 250g wedge

Fragrant, delicate and silky. Perfect for dipping. A modern take on a torta. Cañarejal is a torta style cheese with a soft, silky centre and a fresh mushroom aroma. The flavour is mild, slightly sweet and richly creamy. Perfect for a dinner party, make sure you keep it at room temperature for at least an hour prior to consumption. Cut the top off and scoop the interior out with some breadsticks or crudités. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2024 and Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 Net weight: 250g approx.

Clean, citrus flavour. Tangy, complex rind. Dense, creamy interior. World class.  This wonderful cheese was created in the 1980's and has won numerous awards all over the world. Made in the Tietar valley in Avila, where there are is exceptional grazing for livestock. The creation of the late Rafael Báez. Although the cheese is made all year round,  production levels vary with the seasons, as only the highest quality milk is selected.  Monte Enebro has an intense lingering flavour with hints of mushroom and pasture flower and a distinct spiciness from the penicillin rind. It pairs wonderfully with zesty, herbaceous wines that have a refreshing acidity, like our Flor de Vetus.  It also complements the saline, dry, and structured qualities of a Fino or Manzanilla; as well as juicy red wines with berry and floral notes, such as our Petit Pittacum. Try it in our restaurants served fried with Alemany orange blossom honey and beetroot crisps.  Learn more about this incredible cheese: watch the video here. Net weight: approx. 200g

Spanish black pudding. Dense with rice, fragrant with cumin. Slice and fry or grill. Like the UK, Spain has many regional variations of black pudding, known as morcilla in Spanish. Morcilla de Burgos originates in Castilla y León and has a dry firm texture, due to the inclusion of rice, and shows a Moorish influence in the use of cumin as a seasoning. Approximately 285g  

Tangy with creamy, buttery texture. Mountain blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves. A lot going on. The Valdeón Picos Blue is a pasteurised blue cheese made from a blend of approximately 90% cows' and 10% goats' milk, and animal rennet.The Picos Blue is a semi soft blue cheese created in the Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain.  Bold and salty, the uniqueness of this cheese lies in the manufacturing process. This includes a long maturing in cold, damp cellars to produce a granular texture and blue mould filled cavities. Similar to Roquefort, with an equally powerful aroma. It is delicious by itself , as part of a classic Spanish cheese board, or used in salads, stuffings, quiches, with red meat, on toasts, and in dips and sauces. It is also a great cooking cheese with a nice melty texture. It has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), meaning it is made to strict criteria using high quality ingredients.  Taste profile: Fresh and earthy aroma with hints of blue. A buttery, melt in the mouth texture, with nutty, mushroomy, sometimes spicy flavour.