Gastronomy

Setting up the Nativity scene, decorating the Christmas tree, going to see the pastorets (shepherds) or eating turrón (nougat) are traditions we are sure to follow this holiday season. These are customs that have been passed down from generation to generation for a long time. Despite being so familiar with them, do you know their origins and why they have survived to this day? Please read on to find out.

Per què hi ha 7.000 hectàrees plantades de xarel·lo a la DO Penedès? Sens dubte, aquesta és una de les varietats autòctones amb més personalitat del panorama vitivinícola català. Coneguda com pansa blanca a la DO Alella, on també és una de les grans protagonistes, el xarel·lo és conegut principalment per ser un raïm excel·lent per la producció de vi blanc i de cava. Aquesta última és la principal raó d’aquestes 7.000 hectàrees de vinya xarel·lo al Penedès.

In the regions around Barcelona, Christmas is a celebration that is enjoyed with family members around a table laden with traditional dishes. In a region with such a wide range of quality products, it is surprising that there is such a consensus about the menu for the holiday season. Hearty soups, free-range chicken, salads with seasonal vegetables and nougat are must-haves. Would you like to know what people usually eat at this special time of year?