From dummies to gastronomists with these five original tastings from Madrid and Barcelona

A tasting is the perfect moment to meet people (and even Dating outside of Tinder). For example, with a wine tasting you can: visit a wineryand discover not only how your taste buds perceive the difference between a Rueda and a Rioja, but also how wine is made.

And although there are packages like this smart box called “Wine and tapas”, 19.95 € we can visit a vineyard and have the whole experience, there is no wine as the protagonist of the whole tasting world.

we found original tastings in different Spanish cities to give us a getaway with the experienceto involve. The plan is coming.

Tasting of chocolate and chocolate cheese in Madrid

Madrid is where Helen “Chocolate” founded her own formidable chocolatier after she became the Coach of the Madrid International Chocolate Show (Chocomad) and the Manager of the Madrid Chocolate School. You will try lots of them in their most classic tastings. chocolateswith a price like this 40 eurosbut you can also dare his special bet: chocolate and cheese tasting.

has a price 45 euros and maybe open a melon you didn’t even know existed. According to Helen herself, “the combination of chocolate and cheese allows us to have an excuse to talk about the parallels between these two industries.” Original and delicious.

Their facilities are right in the center of Madrid, on Calle del Mesón de Paños 2, so we can then set off and visit the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol or admire the beauty of the Palacio de Oriente.

Even if we come from Madrid, it can be an ideal opportunity to spend a romantic weekend, for example, at Iberostar Las Letras on Gran Via. 248 eurosPerfect for fun in the summer.

Vermouth tasting in Barcelona

Traveling to Barcelona is always a good idea (if not Tell Dua Lipa) offers the option to visit historical monuments such as Holy Family or similar unique experiences great vermouth tasting.

And the fact that this drink is fashionable in Spain, especially in Madrid and Barcelonaand learning to taste it and appreciate it as it deserves is almost a should have. With 30 euros You will drink vermouth for two hours at the Can Roda winery, but don’t worry, there are snacks as well.

Since 19 euros and if we leave Madrid we could be at Sans station in Barcelona in just two and a half hours. Celler Can Roda, the oasis where the tastings are held, is on the outskirts of Barcelona (in the town of Martorelles), so we can take advantage of the travel to stay there, for example, in this beautiful little house in Montcada i Reixac. it has a price 122 euros night.

Ham cutting and tasting workshop in Madrid

my babyHow good the ham tasting sounds, but this is in addition to the experience not only will we taste it, we will also learn how to cut ham at home. Once we learn we will only need something good knifegood ham holder Y better ham.

With what we’ll learn from expert Roberto González Santalla, the rest is done. Have A workshop on June 25 with the price 70 euros At the Cocinea school at Calle del Plomo 10 in Madrid.

Italian wine and cheese tasting in Madrid

It is impossible for us to get bored of Italian gastronomy (and here we leave you alone as an example. some of her lesser known recipes), so tasting with an Italian flair could not be missing. We are interested in this place for Italian wine and cheese tasting as we will travel from the Trentino region to Puglia and Sicily. an experience for 25 euros per person created by authentic Italians.

Just Italia is a small trattoria with a small shop with lots of good ideas like building one. Italian appetizers and an afterwork with an Italian DJ From 8:30pm you can practice your Italian because they have a native English speaking teacher to talk to anyone who wants it.

It has two stores, one in Chamberí (at Glorieta Ruiz Jimenez 3) and the other in the Salamanca district (Calle Castelló 113). we stay Chamberí, a neighborhood full of gastronomic options and having endless cultural options nearby, from the Sorolla Museum to the National Museum of Natural Sciences. We can even take advantage and visit. The restaurant that fell in love with Mick Jagger On his last visit to Madrid.

We can fly from Barcelona 25 euros (a bargain) and stay at one of the great hotels in the area, such as the NH Collection Madrid Abascal. 113 euros per night in a double room.

A tasting at home: video tasting of beers you can make anywhere and anytime

It can also be an ideal time to meet people, leave the house and everything that comes with it, to take a break and have a very homemade tasting. Here’s how it works at La Birratorium: You order your home kit, it arrives, cools and you go within 48 hours. one tasting but online (with video call) or with a video. you got your kit for 25.95 €.

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Photos | Charlie Folscher inside splashinstagram @just_italia_madrid, Helen’s ChocolateKayaking, Iberostar