Paco & Lola was again invited to participate in Milesimé, one of Spain’s most exclusive gastronomic events. We participated alongside eight other leading Spanish wineries including Chivite, Marqués de Vargas, Pago de los Capellanes, Clos Mogador and Champagne G. H. Mumm.

Millesimé is devoted to indulging the senses with a series of Open Bars, Workshops, Cooking Shows, Premium Bars and spaces dedicated to Spanish ham, Spanish delicacies, wines, cocktails, gin and other specialities.

Traditional Spanish cooking was well represented alongside young culinary talents and leading edge gastronomy from the likes of Sergi Arola and Ramon Freixa. Galicia, the home region of Paco & Lola, and Mexico were the featured region and country respectively and both sent strong contingents of their best chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and distillers

Many of Galicia’s leading chefs and a good number of Michelin stars were present including Beatriz Sotelo and Juan Manuel Crujieras from A Estación restaurant; Pepe Solla of Casa Solla; Xosé Torres Cannas from Pepe Vieira; and Marcelo Tejedor from Casa Marcelo in Santiago (click here to watch a short video).

We had a great time welcoming a steady stream of friends and fans to the Paco & Lola Open Bar. Even the Galician Minister of Culture, Roberto Varela and the General Secretary of Tourism, Carmen Pardo took a moment out from their busy agendas to enjoy a glass of Paco & Lola Albariño.

Paco & Lola was also one of five wines selected to participate in the luxurious private lunches prepared for a select group by four of the leading chefs invited to Millesimé. This was the culmination of a year in which we have collaborated with Millesimé on several occasions and developed a strong relationship with one of Spain’s most innovative and exclusive gastronomic events.

Cheers and see you at Millesimé Madrid 2011!