This year saw the 5th edition of the Andalucian Fine Food Exhibition (Andalucía Sabor), which was held in the Palacio de Congresos from September 14-16.

This biennial event is organised by the Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development of the Junta to promote the best of Andalucian produce and gastronomy to a world market. It brings together professionals from every part of the gastronomic world from primary producers, through the Consejos Reguladores to chefs, wholesalers and distributors, and the press. As well as the exhibition stands activities include tastings of oil, ham and wine, ham cutting and cooking competitions and demonstrations, and round table discussions.

In other years I have focussed on the conferences but this year I spent most of my time checking out the products and watching the presentations and workshops. Here are a few of the highlights…

a selection of products from Landaluz

venenciador Paco serving Montilla-Moriles fino

Green Red & Bread
snack boxes of crispy regaña with olive oil and tomato powder

Carmen Aumesquet from the Consejo Regulador
presenting an informative and interesting Sherry 101

lamb ham!

strong presence by Jaén (but where was Málaga?)

Landalusi artisanal bread (Sevilla)

jamón Ibérico de bellota from Jabugo, Huelva

wine tasting at the Salon del Vinos

exceptional fino (and packaging!) by Bodegas Toro Albalá