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This initiative represents a new step to consolidate the wine production of El Hierro as a reference for Canarian haute cuisine
The Minister of Agriculture, Cattle raising, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty of the Government of the Canary Islands, Narvay Quintero, participated in the sessions “Star Wines” in The iron, highlighting “the commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands to El Hierro wines, authentic ambassadors of the territory and example of heroic Canarian viticulture”. To meet, celebrated in the Vina Frontera Winery, The Councilor for Agriculture of the La Frontera City Council also attended., Marcos Casañas, the president of the Campo de Frontera Cooperative, Miguel Angel Acosta, and the warehouse manager, Jennifer Quintero.
This initiative, which represents a new step to consolidate the island's wine production as a reference for Canarian haute cuisine., It is promoted by the local corporation and is part of the Dinamiza Rural program of the Government of the Canary Islands., executed by the public company Rural Environment Management (GMR). The event has brought together sommeliers and chefs from restaurants with Michelin Star and Sol Repsol recognitions to discover the uniqueness of these preparations..
During his intervention, Quintero He stressed that “from the Ministry we are decisively promoting the differential value of wines from The iron, not only for its exceptional quality, but for representing a unique model of heroic viticulture”. In addition, He added that “it is vital that, While we promote the wine production of our Archipelago, let us also ensure its protection and health.. That's why, together with the impulse in the gastronomic and commercial fields, “We are working on the sanitation of the main varieties present in the Islands in order to ensure the legacy and future of our winegrowers”.
The sommelier at the Palacio Ico Hotel in Lanzarote, Ivan Monreal, highlighted the relevance of initiatives like this, since “they allow you to know the product directly, to the producer and the environment in which it is born”. As explained, This experience makes it easier to “tell the story in the restaurant.”, at a time when Canarian wine is being highly valued for its uniqueness and the territory that supports it”.
The food and wine days, that have developed during yesterday and today, have allowed an in-depth evaluation of the heroic viticulture of the municipality of The Border, with sensory analyzes that have highlighted the organoleptic singularities of this product from El Hierro and its enormous gastronomic potential.. Besides, The meeting has facilitated direct access of these wines to the best restaurants in Canary Islands, creating privileged commercial routes in the haute cuisine channel.
The participating sommeliers, from Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote, They represent top-notch restaurants like Muxgo, Poems by Hermanos Padrón, Tabaiba, bever, San Ho, Taste 1973, Haydee, Kamez, La Tegala, Palace of Ico and Alarz. In total, suman 7 Michelin stars, 1 Michelin Green Star and 8 Soles Repsol, which has turned this meeting into a unique projection platform for these wines.
In addition to commented tastings and pairings, The activity included visits to the main wineries in the municipality: Adra Viewpoint, Uwe, Soteran, Cornicales, Las Vetas and Viña Frontera, in addition to a technical meeting at the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) The iron. The participants also toured the most emblematic vineyards of the island to learn first-hand about the particularities of cultivation on the island..
Local gastronomy was another of the axes of “Vinos con Estrella”. The professionals were able to taste other productions such as tropical pineapple, cheeses and other preparations by the chefs Marcos Tavío, Arabisen Quintero y Severo Zamora.
“Wines with a Star” reflects the commitment of the Government of the Canary Islands to the sustainable economic development of rural areas through the enhancement of top quality native products.. In this framework, The Dinamiza Rural program promotes innovative and sustainable projects in the Canarian rural environment, strengthening the local economy and promoting the preservation of gastronomic heritage, natural y cultural.
