Travel
Smith
Tom
Food + wine
From Padron peppers to patatas bravas, and turrón to tapas, Spain knows how to pull out the stops when it comes to delicious food. Spanish food is simple and uses fresh, local ingredients, so it's no wonder dishes like paella and tapas have rightfully put the country on the world foodie map. There are traditional foods to try on your trip to Spain. Spain also has celebrated chefs with Michelin stars! We can help with our own curated dining recommendations and make reservations for you. We can arrange cooking classes to learn how to make the delicious foods of Spain and we can take you to the source of the terrific ingredients!
We think one of the best ways to experience a country and connect with the locals is by eating!
Food + Dining
It was not until 1000 B.C. that winemaking began here in earnest – a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, the country is home to more vines than any other country on Earth, and has a national wine output exceeded only by France and Italy. All seventeen of Spain's administrative regions produce wine to some extent, including the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. The greatest concentration of vineyards is in Castilla-La Mancha, but the finest and most famous wines come from Galicia (Rias Baixas), Catalonia (Cava and Priorat), Andalucia (Sherry), Castilla y Leon (Rueda, Toro and Ribera del Duero) and of course Rioja. Winery visits and tastings are different than they are in the USA. You must make reservations at all wineries. Tom Smith Travel can arrange exclusive winery visits and tastings in every corner of Spain. We have a discerning list of favorites to visit!
Grape vines have been grown on the Spanish Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 B.C.
