Bodegas Montecillo Brings the Second Edition of 'Discovery Week' to NYC 2023
June 1-11, consumers can discover an exclusive pairing of Bodegas Montecillo and Cinco Jotas at 9 participating restaurants in Manhattan
NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year, Bodegas Montecillo--Rioja's third oldest winery-- and Cinco Jotas will host the second 'Discovery Week' celebration in New York City, following a successful activation in Miami in 2022. Guests will get the chance to experience and taste Spain's most iconic gastronomic pairing at 9 participating restaurants & bars from June 1st to 11th, 2023: Bodegas Montecillo wines and Cinco Jotas 100% ibérico ham.
Bodegas Montecillo boasts 150 years of authentic winemaking traditions, establishing a reputation for crafting premium Rioja wines. Crafted with patience and authentic winemaking techniques, led by Winemaker Mercedes García Rupérez, Bodegas Montecillo wines embody the different styles of Rioja wines made predominantly with the indigenous grape Tempranillo from the subregion of Rioja Alta.
An emblematic Spanish pairing, Cinco Jotas is the most iconic ibérico brand from Spain world-renowned for the production of premium acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham from Jabugo, Spain. For over 150 years, Cinco Jotas has maintained a natural artisanal production process for all of its ham, preserving expertise and traditions acquired over the span of generations. The ham is cured slowly and naturally through a process that can take up to five years to complete, establishing a reputation as one of Spain's natural treasures.
The parent company of both Bodegas Montecillo and Cinco Jotas –Osborne Group– is a Spanish-based company with more than 250 years of experience, internationally recognized for the artisanal production of food and drink products that offer the ultimate gastronomic experience with authenticity and prestige.
Bodegas Montecillo held a vertical tasting of historic vintages at Jose Andres' award-winning Nubeluz restaurant in New York in February 2023, receiving an incredible response from the sybarite Manhattan media, who were impressed by the award-winning premium quality wines. The team is thrilled to expand on this success and disembark Discovery Week in the same iconic city at reputable restaurants that showcase the best of international gastronomy.
The Discovery Week exclusive deal will include two glasses of Bodegas Montecillo wine, paired with one plate of Cinco Jotas 100% acorn-fed ibérico ham.
- Bodegas Montecillo Reserva 2015: An authentic award winning Rioja Reserva, is a true expression of the winery's past, present and future made from Tempranillo and small amounts of Mazuelo (8%), bursting with the elegance, balance and complexity that defines Montecillo. It flourishes with notes of fine oak and smooth velvety tannins, and the nose is rich with aromas of cherry and dark fruit like blackberries and plums, followed by hints of licorice and vanilla.
- Bodegas Montecillo Edición Limitada 2016: A limited bottle release, each numbered and signed by the winemaker showcases the authentic and everlasting tradition of Rioja. Crafted with the ancestral varietals of Tempranillo and Graciano, this medium-bodied wine offers powerful fruit-forward aromas of red cherry and raspberry followed by notes of toffee, toasted nuts and dark chocolate hints of cinnamon with an elegant finish, leaving a lasting impression.
- Cinco Jotas: The most iconic acorn-fed ibérico ham, coming from the Iberian pigs, a native breed from the South-West of Spain. A privileged product, tantalizing the taste buds around the world for 140 years. The premium ham is a reflection of years of skilled craftsmanship devoted to mastering the curing process in order to deliver a soulful delicacy. Consumers will be able to enjoy the unrivaled flavor of Cinco Jotas in two ways: freshly carved and in a delectable dish.
"We are thrilled to host Discovery Week for a second year, this time in a new city to give visitors the opportunity to indulge in two authentic gems of Spain's gastronomy," says Mercedes García Rupérez, winemaker of Bodegas Montecillo. "We hope to see many guests dive into our culture this summer and we will continue to bring this authentic experience to additional cities across the country in the near future".
From June 1st through 11th, guests can visit the following NYC hot spots to celebrate Discovery Week NYC:
- Leña and La Barra in Little Spain - Two restaurants within Mercado Little Spain: Leña brings together the best elements of Spain's favorite grill-focused restaurants, including the steakhouses and asadores of the Basque Country and Asturias. At La Barra, you'll have the opportunity to do so, exploring the many beloved dishes from tapas bars all around Spain.
- Opus Steakhouse (Jericho)- As dramatic as it is chic, Opus Mediterranean Steakhouse is a true wine lover's destination with a list that includes over 600 selections.
- Tomiño - This Spanish tapas bar features Galician dishes with a unique taste along with an extensive wine and cocktail list.
- Parcelle Wine - At night, Bar at Parcelle Wine transforms into a lively bar and restaurant with more than 500 bottles to choose from and a highly snackable menu with onsite sommeliers to help you find your favorite wine from some of the city's rarest vintages.
- The Flatiron Room - The culture of The Flatiron Room is deeply rooted in the love for all things distilled with a team dedicated to expanding their expertise through field trips to distilleries and continuous education to offer an experience that should be savored and enjoyed.
- The Reading Room - Upscale casual restaurant serving New American cuisine with a large bar and craft cocktails.
- Bistro Ete (Water Mill) - Everything you long for in a restaurant is tucked away in a quaint spot in The Mill Center in Water Mill. This unpretentious dining experience celebrates food and wine in a setting for all the senses yet does not compete with the flavors.
- Tasca - Tasca, which is Iberian for "Tavern," brings together the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of both Spain and the Latin countries of the Caribbean offering an elevated and innovative interpretation of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba's shared food histories.
- Casa Mono - A tapas bar-restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain's Costa Brava, which holds a wine list of nearly 600 wines, representing a thoughtful and thorough selection of Spain's rapidly expanding world of wine. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since).
Discovery Week 2022 took place in Miami from March 21st to 27th and reached 78 million consumers, through six influencers programs with 581,719 social media impressions and one media partnership with Time Out Miami.
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About Bodegas Montecillo
Bodegas Montecillo was founded in 1870 in Fuenmayor, one of the towns with the longest history and tradition in the Rioja Alta. Bodegas Montecillo crafts quality wines with a unique personality, through their state-of-the-art location and the selection of the best raw materials, to deliver age-worthy wines. Today, it symbolizes the philosophy of the winery: a vocation and a character, stemming from the origin and foundation of what is found in the vines. Bodegas Montecillo manages to be coherent and offers consistent quality year after year, thanks to the rigorous selection of grapes, deep experience of aging in barrels and bottles resulting in wines that stand out for their elegance, complexity and balance.
About Cinco Jotas
Authentic 100% ibérico ham can only be obtained from pure ibérico-breed pigs. True to its origins, Cinco Jotas has maintained both the purity of the breed and the authenticity of its flavor. The purity of a 100% ibérico pig is determined by its genetic origins. To preserve the breed, only pigs whose mothers and fathers are 100% ibérico have this label and they are verified and registered with the official aeceriber (Spain's Iberian Swine Breeders' Association) stud book.
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