A Priorat wine, the best dance partner for the Carusos

We are delighted to present one of the best wines on our wine list: Les Terrasses. A Qualified Designation of Origin Priorat wine that has been aged for 12 months in French oak, produced by the winemaker Álvaro Palacios using grapes acquired from small winegrowers in the region. It is mild and versatile, but has…

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Ceretto Moscato d’Asti: sweet subtlety

At El Racó, we love wine and therefore we have an impressive wine list with a great variety of wines at very affordable prices. There is a predominance of wines from Catalonia, but there are also some important additions such as the Ceretto Moscato d’Asti. This sparkling white wine is produced in the north-west of…

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Balsamic vinegar, the most fashionable tradition

Thicker, darker and sweeter than other vinegars, balsamic or Modena vinegar, traditionally used in Italian cuisine, has been finding its way into our gastronomy and is now almost essential in any home or restaurant. It comes from the Emilia-Romagna region, particularly from the city of Modena, where it has been produced since the Middle Ages.…

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Duroc pig, an unknown delight on the table

Although very few consumers know it by its name, the Duroc pig is found in many of the products we eat. It is a breed that comes from the United States, where it was developed in the 19th century by the cross-breeding of the Old Duroc and the Red Jersey. These families also came from…

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