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Bodegas Muga
The vineyards of Bodegas Muga are located on the slopes of the Obarenes Mountains, in the heart of the Rioja Alta, where they enjoy a peculiar climate. The unique geography and orientation of the slopes, as well as their location at the crossroads of the surrounding climates (Mediterranean, Atlantic and continental), combine harmoniously to create an ideal climate for grapes.
This combination of climatic influences and soils defines a long vegetative cycle in which the grape and all its components undergo a delicate, prolonged and complex ripening process. This undoubtedly explains the high appreciation of this wine region. Here Bodegas Muga owns 200 hectares of vineyards, but controls up to 150 more from other growers.
In its nearly 25,000 square meters everything revolves around oak. Bodegas Muga has four fermentation rooms with 90 wooden vats whose capacities vary from 3,000 to 15,000 kilograms. Thanks to this wide range of possibilities, the grapes can be vinified individually depending on their quality and the vineyard they come from.
Bodegas Muga is one of the few Spanish wineries that has its own cooperage. Three coopers and a cooper are responsible for working the oak wood in the old way, as in the past. Next to where the wine is made is this space, one of the most loved by the owners and visitors. Seeing the staves bent and mastering the wood the way the artisans do is a unique moment.
And now you can buy directly in their online shop.
Spanish chips in Parasites movie
Korean film ‘Parasites’ has made history by being the first non-English speaking film to win the Best Film of the Year statuette. This is why the fever for the film is causing the most varied results, and latest it’s a Spanish potato chip company that doubled its annual sales in two weeks. This is Patatas Bonilla brand and their products have won exposition thanks to an unexpected cameo role in Bong Joon-ho’s comedy thriller and are already a cult product in Korea.
Despite exporting tonnes of their products to the rest of the world, the company is a family business directed by its founder, César Bonilla, who is 87 years old now. Despite that fact, like another Spanish company that has taken its name all over the world (Zara), Patatas Bonilla was born in the city of Arteixo, Galicia, and it exports to 20 countries including South Korea where it supplies more than 40 tonnes of its potato chips every year.
However, this figure will fall short, at least this year. After forming part of the atrezzo for the four Oscar winning film, Patatas Bonilla has increased its online sales by 150% in only two weeks. This comes after a multitude of users interactions in all social networks and, in addition, some of them come from recognized influencers and celebrities in the Asian country.
Barcelona Wine Week
Since when is strolling through a trade show comparable to a trip, to travel through landscapes, or to immerse oneself in the essence of places? Barcelona Wine Week bets on an experiential proposal, where the wine, the land, the wineries, the histories and the singularities of each place and harvest are the protagonists of this unique and disruptive event. An event that will make known the great territorial diversity of the wine heritage. Spanish and help in the international market. BWW is the new sectorial experience organised by Alimentaria Exhibitions, and that will take place from February 3 to 5, 2020 at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuic venue.
Yes, that’s right, it’s taking place in Barcelona and we’re sure you can picture it: before or after the fair, there’s an entire city out there for your relaxation and enjoyment… A quality culinary offer, cultural events that compare more than favourably with other major cities, and retail attractions with their own distinctive personality and memorable shops. After a day’s business, there’s an entire city for sightseeing and having a good time.
Making the most of your stay in Barcelona is easy. The Catalan capital has one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the world: a combination of traditional dishes, based on the Mediterranean diet and fresh market produce, and the innovation brought to the table by great Catalan chefs. Restaurants where you can dine in peace, with ever-surprising culinary creations, and mark the end of a successful day’s work… And where you can also enjoy the wide variety of wines produced in our region. Can you think of any better way to round off a busy working day at the trade fair?
To help you organise your mealtimes in the city, we recommend the free Barcelona Restaurants app, so you don’t miss out on any of the great dining options, as well as Turisme de Barcelona’s official restaurant search engine .
The Columbus Monument, with its wine-tourism and wine information point, is the perfect place to discover excellent Catalan / Spanish wines.
Pons Quintana: Open to the world
Pons Quintana has grown thanks to offer a lady’s high quality, creative and different footwear. More than 60% of the skins are manufactured exclusively for the firm. The rest are acquired both in Spain and abroad, always seeking the best quality for each of the lines. In manufacturing, a type of lightweight and flexible soles are used with maximum comfort in mind. Pons Quintana is defined, today, as a firm open to the world. Keeping the factory in its origins, it is present in the 5 continents and continues to design, manufacture and market its shoe from Menorca. The second generation of the family business is the one that currently leads the firm along with the more than 100 employees who, for the most part, have grown with the brand since its inception.
This Spanish footwear brand was born in the hands of the Menorcan shoemaker, Santiago Pons Quintana, in 1953 in Alaior, Menorca. In its beginnings, it focused on the manufacture of children’s footwear. In 1956 the production of slippers for women was incorporated and later it was also offered for men. The braided shoe of Pons Quintana, its flagship product, was born at the end of the 60s, applied to the fashion shoe, marking its own and unmistakable style. The traditional braiding, highly evolved technically, keeps alive its craft culture, uniting present and past through design. This genuine, comfortable and unique manufacturing is one of the most unique and attractive Spanish brand distinctive.
If there are womens shoes made in Spain that are a perfect fit with international fashion, it’s Pons Quintana’s shoes.
Palacio de los Olivos
The Picual olive trees of Palacio de los Olivos are long-lived and well-built; small in size, dense and with an irregular and extended wide crown. With a perimeter around 1.5-3 m; a thick trunk with a twisted appearance, quite wide at the base and compressed. Branches are thick, twisted, knotty and curved. Olive leaves of the olive tree are perennial and are present in all the surface. They live about 2-3 years and fall in spring, to give way to new leaves.
Their olives are of medium size and weight, with a medium-high pulp/stone ratio. They have a short stalk. Their skin (epicarp) changes colour according to the development of the fruit, it goes from green at the beginning of the season to black at the end. This change in colour is due to the fact that ripening process causes the olive to begin to dry and oxidise by fermentation. On the extracted oil, its colour is intense green and texture is cloudy. It overflows with an infinite number of herbaceous and fruity aromas, magnificent, powerful, with even spicy notes which impregnate the oil mill and fill it with freshness.
Frequently Oliva Palacios receives some distinction. Not in vain, Spain is the largest AOVE (Aceite de Oliva Extra – Extra Olive Oil) producer in the world, but also produces the best quality extra olive oil in the World. Proof of this is that in all competitions this brand obtains first prizes and special mentions. But if an olive mill such as Palacio de los Olivos receives more than 20 awards in the same year and this places it as a top of olive oils brands according to the EVOO World Ranking, it is no surprising.
Nougats for Christmas
During two centuries the Vicens’ Family has been loyal to the production of the artisanal nougat, and specifically to Agramunt’s nougat. Their origin is documented since 1741, where this Spanish Christma’s special nougat appears on noble family letters, but is known this tradition came to this village from long time.
Nougat activity besides agriculture has been from the beginning the economic engine on this area. From Torrons Vicens they grant the nougat tradition since 1775. As if time had stopped, the expert hands of their craftsmen continue today as developing so dear sweet. Like if the time stops, the expert hands of our craft makers today their always appreciated sweets like old times manufacturing.
On 2000 the entrepreneurs Angel Velasco and his son Angel Velasco Herrero take the management of the company and from then the growth of the brand has been permanent based on quality, innovation and service.
On 2010 the company decided to open its first shops in Sitges and La Jonquera. From that day, the shops network has constantly grown and today there is more than 30 open stores, some of them abroad. Torrons Vicens exports to the most countries worldwide and has become a symbol of quality for Spanish customers.
Olé by Ramón Monegal
Olé by Ramón Monegal is aimed at both men and women of the Floral Frutal olfactory family. Bold, strong and determined are some characteristics of the fragrance that dominated by a feeling of satisfaction, which declares security, criterion and uniqueness.
Fusion between folklore and Spanish art. The great journey of affirmation that arises from the capacity for wonder and admiration that art provokes. Instant of euphoria, moment of maximum fulfillment… A powerful emotional state. Olé to the imagination! Olé to the joy and Olé to life!
Fragrance Notes:
TOP Date Medjool, tropical pineapple & wild red raspberry.
HEART Jasmine Grandiflora. Black Orchid. Virginian Cedarwood
BASE Canadian spruce balm. White Musk Cocktail. Bourbon Vanilla
It is a fusion between folklore and Spanish art, a perfume that is born from adoration and the astonishment that art provokes. It is available in two sizes, 50ml or 100ml on Ramón Monegal‘s website.
Stradivarius pink short
If you don’t wear a miniskirt in summer let alone shorts, unless you’re on the beach and your legs are already tanned. We are sorry to tell you that you’ll still eat those words and thoughts this season. This pink short by Stradivarius has a design that you won’t be able to resist, because not only does it have the color that makes us crazy even though we’re not too feminine wearing it. It’s made in such a way that it’s the key to any look you wear, especially if you’re short and want to gain centimeters without wearing heels.
That’s only possible if it’s well cut and designed and as in this case, the fundamental thing about these pink Stradivarius linen shorts are high waisted and rise so much that the leg, without doing anything or trying to look for wedges, heels or platforms, lengthen and stylize. But if that wasn’t enough, it also has that wide belt with hawksbill buckle, which we’ve been seeing all winter in dress trousers, and now they go to the shorts to make the same stylized effect on that garment as on the rest of the garments. In short, it reduces the waist by a few centimetres, disguises the curvature of the belly area and all this without losing any style. And that’s why it’s obviously a hit at Instagram, and the fashionistas we follow are sharing them in their best looks in which they are the protagonists.
Of course, the option we like best and they also like it with a contrasting white garment, either in the shape of a men’s shirt, top with straps and with the matching vest that is also sold at Stradivarius.
Camper’s eco objectives
Camper Mallorcan footwear company has formalised a new revolving credit line for the development of a type of footwear with ecological awareness that minimizes environmental impact.
This agreement, carried out in accordance with the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association, is linked to the evolution of the ESG parameters (Environmental, Social and Governance). In this way, if improvements are made to your initial sustainability assessment, the interest rate on the loan is reduced.
Camper follows in the footsteps of Prada, which recently signed an agreement with Crédit Agricole Group to obtain fifty million euros in five years, adjusted to the sustainability achievements of the Italian company.