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Aranda del Duero: much more than wine

Aranda de Duero gives way to the usual culinary prominence of wine DO Ribera del Duero and Roasted lamb from Aranda a the 'wine lemonade' and 'French toast'. He wants to turn them into the gastronomic essence of his Holy Week. In addition, it highlights them with two Routes to which some thirty establishments have joined, willing to tempt residents and visitors with this tasty 'pairing of Easter'.

eastern It is a good reason for a getaway to Aranda de Duero. and their usual processions : 'La Borriquilla' (Palm Sunday), 'El Encuentro' (Tuesday), 'El Sermón' (Wednesday), 'El Silencio' (Holy Thursday), 'El Descendimiento' (Good Friday) or 'Descent of the Angel' (Easter Sunday). Those starring its five brotherhoods and three brotherhoods. However, in this year's case it joins two more 'earthly' routes linked to gastronomy: The 'Wine Lemonade Route' and 'Route of the French toast'.

What is wine lemonade?

It is also known as 'Easter lemonade' and is made with a mixture of red and rosé wine Ribera del Duero O.D.. To this they add the processors to in a bowl sugar, chopped lemon peel y cinnamon. They let it macerate for a couple of days, and then serve it cold.

Aranda del Duero wine lemonade
Wine lemonade/Source: @katiamargarita on Twitter

And the Lenten toast?

It is prepared by cutting slices of bread from the day before. These should be about two centimeters thick and you have to dip them in a mixture of boiling milk, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel. Once well soaked, the next step is dip them in egg y fry them. When they are slightly golden, place them on a tray with absorbent paper to remove excess oil. The last step is to serve them cold sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon or honey.

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Lent Torrija / Source: Pixabay

The torrijas route: What does Aranda del Duero offer?

They participate in them 35 establishments from the capital of Ribera, most of which offer both products. The list is as follows: 'I'll wait for you here', 'Asador y Terraza Baldíos', 'Bar Casanova', 'Bar Somatén' (only wine lemonade), 'Bocaboca Aranda', 'Café Bar Buenos Aires', 'Café Bar Jamari', 'Café Central', 'Cafetería Tubular', 'Asador Casa Florencio', 'Casa Silvano', 'Bar Desigual', 'El 51 del Sol', 'El lagar de Isilla', 'El Ventorro' (only lemonade of wine), 'Hotel restaurant Las Baronas', 'Hotel V Ciudad' and 'Kiosko Virgen de las Viñas'.

You can also taste both at: 'La Casona de la Vid', 'La Pícara', 'La Quinta', 'La Traviesa', 'Los Faroles' (only lemonade from
wine), 'Mesón El Cordero', 'Noe-Gastroversia', 'Palo Santo', 'La Resinera', 'El Arandino', 'La Raspa' (only wine lemonade), 'Saloon Bar Revolver Pub', 'Tierra and Mar al Corte', 'Tío Juanillo' and 'Hotel Montermoso', 'Black & White'; The Mandragora, In Code.

Despite the protagonism of the two, you can also taste the excellent Roasted suckling lamb from Aranda del Duero. Not to forget the exciting wines from the DO Ribera del Duero. Keep in mind that this 2022 is not just any year. Thus, this is the year in which the municipality has received the recognition of the European City of Wine. The honor comes from RECEIVED, European Network of Wine Cities. Dare to enjoy all the offer that this beautiful municipality offers! You dare?

 

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