“El vino todavía brinda la oportunidad de probar el mundo” afirma Eric Asimov en The New York Times. Y por ello ha seleccionado veinte botellas a menos de veinte dólares que no solo ofrecen un gran valor, sino que también transmiten el sabor de los lugares que los produjeron. Una relación, explica, en la que no están representadas las zonas “demandadas o muy apreciadas”. Asimov, buen conocedor de nuestro país, ha incluido entre sus recomendaciones dos vinos españoles, un txakoli de Álava (espumoso) y un fino de Montilla-Moriles.
Artomaña Arabako Txakolina Xarmant 2019
Txakolina is the wine of Spanish Basque Country. It has developed a following in the United States over the last 15 years, and why not? It’s brisk and refreshing, and is a great match for fresh fish and shellfish, or simply as an aperitif. This bracing bottle comes from the Arabako area, and it’s a bit different than the more common, effervescent Getariako Txakolinas. It’s got the tiniest bit of spritz, proving that Txakolina succeeds just as well as a (nearly) still wine, too.
Toro Albalá Montilla-Moriles Eléctrico Fino del Lagar Saca de Primavera NV 500 milliliters
Montilla-Moriles is often forgotten or ignored next to the sherries of Jerez, its Andalucían neighbor. The finos of Montilla-Moriles seem similar to fino sherries, even though they are made with a different grape, Pedro Ximénez, rather than palomino. The Eléctrico from Toro Albalá shares the fino aromatic qualities of nuts and chamomile, but it’s a touch fruitier, though still dry and refreshing. Try it with ham or chicken biryani.
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Foto: Bodegas Toro Albalá