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La Azotea: Cavas & Blancos Cata

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Last night I attended another fabulous cata at La Azotea Vinos & Más, this time featuring cavas and blancos from Bodegas Sumarroca. An excellent choice for a HOT summer evening. We started off with two lovely white wines that were quite different from each other, then two very refreshing white cavas  (brut reserva and cuvée gran reserva) and finished off the evening with – my personal favourite – a gorgeous gran brut pinot noir rosé. As usual the gathering was fun, casual and informative, and I not only learned a few things but also met some very nice people.

La Azotea will be hosting a three-hour wine course (in Spanish) next Tuesday July 6th, and I believe there are still a few places open. If interested get in touch with Jeanine at the phone number below. I recommend it as a great introduction to wines and wine tastings and, at 30€, it’s also great value.

Jesús del Gran Poder, 44
Tel. 955 11 67 48

Despensa de la Marquesa

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Recently moved from its original location near the Campana, the new Despensa de la Marquesa opened its doors last night with a lovely party. This gourmet food & wine shop also serves tapas and does take-away. You will find everything from coffees, teas & Belgian chocolates to exquisite cheeses, pâtés and jamón serrano, along with a wide selection of wines. César also offers a catering service and makes up very original gift baskets.

Joaquín Guichot, 12
(near Plaza Nueva)
Tel.954 564 168
Open 9.00 – midnight
Closed Sunday in summer

La Azotea Vinos & Más

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Just across the street from La Azotea restaurant is the newly opened Azotea gourmet food and wine shop. Here you can find a wide selection of wines, with an emphasis on Andalucian and Californian wines, which can also be purchased for consumption in the restauraunt (no corkage fee). Food includes cheese, delicatessen, olive oils, vinegars, sauces and other specialities from around the world. Fresh bread from the restaurant is also available, including special fruit breads such as strawberry and mango.

There are monthly catas (wine tastings) that are free of charge and feature a selection of wines available in the shop. And coming soon: specially hosted wine tasting events – call to get put on the mailing list.

Opening hours are the same as the restaurant so that diners can easily purchase the some of the foods and wines they have enjoyed during their meals. And as always, Jeanine & Juan – and their excellent staff – are on hand to provide you with information and advice about their products.

Jesús del Gran Poder, 44
Tel. 955 11 67 48
Open: 12.00 – 15.00 / 20.00 – 23.00
Closed Sunday & Monday