The Spanish know how to keep cool. After a siesta during the hottest part of the day, they enjoy simple summer foods and plenty of refreshing wines. Now’s the time to try our outstanding reds and whites from Spain with “little meals” of tasty tapas. Read on for some of the most popular tapas recipes, then be ready to sip, share and say ¡salud! to the sunset.

Chorizo Mango and Olive Skewers

Stack these spicy/creamy/salty bits on a skewer and drizzle with honey and almonds.

Chorizo, Manchego and Olive Skewers

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Crescendo

*Recipe and image courtesy of mymoderncookery.com.

Blistered Peppers

Loved in Spain’s tapas bars, these tender peppers blister in an instant. Sprinkle some sea salt, squeeze a lime and enjoy pronto.

Blistered Peppers

PAIRS WITH: Somersville Cellars 2020 Albariño

*Recipe and image courtesy of food52.com.

Easy Empandas

Secret shortcut: Refrigerated pie crusts. Seasoned rice, beans, peppers and cheese make up the tasty filling.

Easy Empanadas

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

*Recipe and image courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Spanish Tomato Bread with Serrano Ham

How can something so simple taste so incredible? Plus, ready in 5 minutes!

Spanish Tomato Bread with Serrano Ham

PAIRS WITH: Symbio 2020 Verdejo

*Recipe and image courtesy of food.com.

Potatoes Bravas

One bite and you’re hooked. Little cubes flash-fried in olive oil and topped with spicy sauce are WOW.

Potatoes Bravas

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Monastrell

*Recipe and image courtesy of spanishsabores.com.

Spanish Omelette

Crisp and golden, deliciously hot, warm or cold, this potato and egg favorite is easy and satisfying.

Spanish Omelette

PAIRS WITH: Somersville Cellars 2020 Albariño

*Recipe and image courtesy of cafedelites.com.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Loaded with deep spicy flavors, this dish is ready in 20 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for sauce-mopping.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

PAIRS WITH: Symbio 2020 Verdejo

*Recipe and image courtesy of food52.com.

Albóndigas (Meatballs)

Not ordinary meatballs, these are light and saucy and melt in your mouth.

Albóndigas (Meatballs)

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Monastrell

*Recipe and image courtesy of pinchandswirl.com.

Cider Glazed Chorizo

Juicy bites of heaven glazed with apple cider are definitely habitforming.

Cider Glazed Chorizo

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

*Recipe and image courtesy of eatwell101.com.

Light Summer Salad

Fresh vegetables and olive oil are the basis for this much-loved summer salad that comes together in minutes.

(Pipirrana) Light Summer Salad

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Verdejo

*Recipe and image courtesy of recipeswitholiveoil.com.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Moist and rich, bursting with citrus flavor, it’s a fabulosa summertime cake.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Crescendo

*Recipe and image courtesy of spanishsabores.com.

Catalan Cream

Even more delicate than crème brûlée, this Catalan dish is laced with vanilla, citrus and cinnamon.

Catalan Cream

PAIRS WITH: Symbio 2020 Verdejo

*Recipe and image courtesy of daringgroumet.com.

 

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