Spain is a land of great wines and the most prestigious culinary contest on television could not remain without promoting some unique Masterchef wine bottles. Grouped in a special selection by a renowned and experienced Spanish sommelier, the program broadcast on RTVE he uses them in every chapter. So since October of this 2020, when they were presented to the public. Since then, they appear with their own brand in all episodes when judges or guests have to taste the preparations prepared by the applicants. But, what is behind each wine and what is each one like? Let's find out!
Variety and quality, by Javier Gila
If there are two words that can describe Spanish wine products, those are variety and quality, since we can be proud of having different and excellent wines. Each program of the talent informs viewers of the wonderful foods we have in our country. Drinks are never lacking.
From Masterchef They have already been numerous editions offering a whole host of enhancement of our gastronomy, with visits to regions from all over Spain and with the participation of great chefs. So it was almost mandatory to bet on a so appreciated drink to pair the recipes prepared by the contestants.
The challenge of presenting a select winery of magnificent national wines fell on the figure of the five-time champion of sommeliers of Spain: Javier Gila. This sommelier and president of the Madrid Association of Sommeliers (AMS) I had to choose from the infinity of wine possibilities just a few bottles. Judging by the result of the final package of Masterchef winesWe believe that this renowned personality, always closely linked to the hospitality industry, has hit the mark.
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Seven select Masterchef wines
In total, the choice of Javier Gila was specified with some seven Masterchef wines which are already part of the first winery in the history of the contest. We do not know if the bottles just released this year will vary in future editions, but what is clear is that the program has gone to the best of the best.
Different varieties of grapes are represented in the particular package consisting of a rosé, two reds, three whites and a cava. Here we reveal what is known about these unique bottles that are sold under a label with the masterchef logo and the exact variety of the wine.
Rose
Denomination of Origin Cigales This rosé wine of the 2019 vintage is born, with about 13 alcoholic degrees. Obtained from the variety Albillo and from both young and old vineyards, it offers a fruity flavor with citrus touches.
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Red Wine
The first is a 4-month Tempranillo in barrel made with the 2018 vintage in the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero. Its alcohol content is 13,5º and offers a harmonious taste in the mouth between bitter, sweet and acid tones.
For its part, the second red is of the variety Syrah and comes from the Wines of the Land of Castilla La-Mancha. Also from the 2018 vintage, it has an alcohol content of 14,5º. It is balanced, long and persistent on the palate.
White Wine
Already among the white Masterchef wines we met a first Verdejo from the DO Rueda, fruit of the 2019 vintage and with an alcoholic graduation of 13º. This bottle is characterized by its fruity aromatic intensity, especially orange peel and fresh apple.
Then a Albariño from DO Rías Baixas could not be missing in this selection. A wine also from the same year as the previous one, with 12º of alcohol and from vineyards that are more than 100 years old. It stands out in the mouth for its important fruity load.
Lastly, there is room for a Sauvignon Blanc also from the DO Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla La-Mancha. Also born from last year's vintage, this white has great personality with its flavors of grass, pink grapefruit and even flint-tinder. Its alcoholic graduation is 13,5º.
Cava
The select winery closes a Cava Brut with Denomination of Origin Penedès, of the Parellada variety and the 2018 vintage. Its graduation is 12,5º. It stands out on the palate for its floral aromas and white fruit, with certain aniseed touches of Mediterranean herbs. It is elegant and harmonious.
Ultimately, this is the collection of Masterchef wines that you can already buy in supermarkets El Corte Ingles or in the online store of the club founded by this famous program. Take a look at the christmas pack which costs less than 40 € and offers you five bottles along with another surprise.
