Foods and Wines from Spain and #Alimentosdeespana are pleased to host Spain’s Great Match, the 29th Annual Event organized by the Trade Commission of Spain as Spanish flavors take center stage at one of the liveliest celebrations of Spanish wines, artisan spirits, and Spain's rich gastronomy heritage on the east coast! Join us for an action-packed afternoon devoted to culinary & wine seminars and food-and-wine pairing challenges. Educationally rich programming is presented by a team of Master Sommeliers and culinary experts.
Spain’s Great Match events will be held at Mercado Little Spain– a veritable love letter to Spain, created by José Andrés and the Adrià brothers as an “all-day destination for the very best of Spanish food, drink, and culture.” Inspired by the food halls and markets of Spain, Mercado Little Spain is located at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City.
Wine Tastings and Culinary Workshop
Along the way, attendees can look forward to sampling 300+ new vintages from many of the country’s leading wineries alongside producer tastings of premium EVOO’s, mono-varietals and blends, a selection of cheeses and cured meats from Spain and more, at one of the country’s largest celebrations of Spain’s culture and gastronomy.
Walk-around food and wine tastings featuring delicacies including:
- A variety of Spanish jamón and cheese
- Albondigas– traditional Spanish meatballs
- Croquetas de jamón
- Boquerones
- Tomato Gazpacho with Spanish sherry and EVOO
- Patatas Bravas– spicy Spanish potatoes
- Manchego & wild mushroom bikini sandwiches
- Wood-fired Paella
- Jamón Ibérico carving, and more...
Activities include:
- Walk-around wine and food tastings, including gastronomy-driven tapas, Jamón Iberico, cheese from Spain, and more
- Live cooking demos
- Chef and Master Sommelier-led culinary & wine seminars
- Master Sommelier and Master of Wine-led mini wine varietal flights
- "Discovery Zone" (producers seeking importers/distributors)
- Regional food sampling
- Food and wine pairing challenges
- Mixologist-led Artisan Cocktail Bar
Fittingly, the event will take place at José Andrés’ Mercado Little Spain at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City on Tuesday, October 17, from 12:00-4:00 pm with a public evening tasting to follow.
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Discovery Zone New!
This year, Foods and Wines from Spain is excited to announce the addition of the DISCOVERY ZONE to the annual event’s activities. This program aims to connect distribution-seeking Spanish companies with importers, distributors, and other potential buyers. Ten exciting companies will showcase their products in the Discovery Zone, including wines from DO La Mancha, DO Navarra, DO Ribera del Duero, DO Rueda, DO Terra Alta, DOP Somontano, DOP Valencia, IGP Bajo Aragón, IGP Tierra de Castilla, and olive oil from Mallorca.
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We're Going Green!
In an effort to lessen our environmental impact, we're going digital for this event! Maps, printed information and other interactive features will be available on Spain's Great Match digital guidebook. Download the Spain's Great Match Guidebook app from Apple's app store or Google Play. Open the app and select the Find Guides tab at the bottom left. Search for "Spain’s Great Match" and tap Download.
Downloading the Guidebook will not only provide all information about the food, wine, and spirits producers in attendance, but will give you access to a range of exciting interactive elements! Vote for your favorite food and wine pairings in the Spain’s Great Match Challenge or put your palate to the test in a blind tasting for great prizes.
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THIS EVENT IS FOR QUALIFIED TRADE & MEDIA ONLY.
For tickets to the evening event open to the public, please visit: https://SpainsGreatMatch23NY.eventbrite.com
This year, 100% of ticket net proceeds will go to World Central Kitchen, José Andrés’ charity that uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond, a cause that goes straight to the heart of the hospitality industry and one that has made a particularly meaningful difference during Covid. For more about World Central Kitchen’s mission, please visit: https://wck.org/mission.
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For more upcoming events from Foods and Wines from Spain, please visit our Upcoming Events page.
This activity can be eligible for co-financing with European Union Funds.
