El Station neighborhood travel to New York to celebrate, on May 22, the first edition of 'Rioja Railway Wine experience'. In this event, the production philosophy and the great wines of five of the most important wineries in La Rioja and the Spanish wine scene. They are Bodegas Gómez Cruzado, La Rioja Alta, SA, Bodegas Bilbainas Viña Pomal, Bodegas Muga and Bodegas Roda.
The setting chosen for the celebration of this novel event is The High Line, an iconic site located in the district of Manhattan. This is an elevated section of the line Eastside Line of the defunct railway company New York Central Railroad. In this way a wink is made to the Haro railway around which was born, in the mid-nineteenth century, his famous Station neighborhood. This was essential for the gradual birth of its wineries.
A tasting at the Rioja Railway led by a Spanish Master of Wine
'Rioja Railway Wine Experience' it will feature several very prominent milestones. On the one hand, an exclusive historical master tasting for the most renowned North American journalists and tasters. This tasting will be led by Pedro Ballesteros MW, the first Spanish Master of Wine. There will be a tour of the centennial history of the neighborhood and its wines.
The five wineries have also organized a 'Grand Tasting' directed, on the one hand, to professionals of the sector and, on the other hand, public more good gourmet food. In total, more than 600 attendees will be able to enjoy some of the best wines of The Rioja. The tasting will be accompanied by different tapas made for the occasion by leading chefs from U.S.
This initiative reflects the international projection of the wineries. The Station neighborhood will promote your historical and cultural value as the cradle of wine Rioja. Besides being one of the best wine tourism destinations of the world. A unique place thanks to its concentration of centenary wineries.
On this first date, 'Rioja Railway Wine Experience' It will connect the philosophy, culture, tradition and recognized quality of the wines made in the historic Rioja neighborhood with the New York city. It will take place through a setting from the end of the 20th century and with an aesthetic from the XNUMXs. Without a doubt, a unique occasion for all lovers of wine and Spanish culture en U.S.
The Esta neighborhoodHaro, committed to the James Beard Foundation
About the event 'Rioja Railway Wine Experience' it also has a beneficial function. 30% of the proceeds from the tickets will go to the James Beard Foundation. This NGO is reference of United States within the gastronomic sector and awards each year the James Beard Awards. The American foundation aims to create programs for the improvement of the food and sustainability.
