Navarre it is a good land gastronomy because there are good ones products. We eat it well; and this is proof. Each cityevery corner of the Foral community to his Featured product and the way it is cooked that makes it a tourist attraction. We talk about chistorra in Arbizu, pochas in Sangüesa, Queso de Roncal…
Many of these locations are attached to the regulatory council of a designation of origin or of a protected geographical indication. But… what if we told you that there is a town in Navarre that has the most designations of origin in all of Spain. Imagine how they eat there.
It is about Mendaviaa city located on the edge of the Ebro 78 kilometres from Pamplona, near the border with La Rioja, in one of the most fertile areas of Navarre. Not only does the Ebro irrigate its orchards, but also the Odrón and the Linares, so its growing areas have ideal conditions.
Thus, on its 78 square kilometers, and with a little more than 4,000 inhabitants, Mendavia concentrates the best of the best and brings togethereleven foods of certified quality, between designations of origin and protected geographical indications.
The entire area of Mendavia is vineyard land and most of the winemakers in the region produce for the Rioja Designation of Origin. Furthermore, together with Viana, it constitutes the geographical area of the Cava de Navarra Designation of Origin.
Liqueurs and spirits are also produced in the region, including authentic Navarrese pacharán, attributed to the DO., and made withNavarrese sloesbecause since 1987 they have also been grown in Mendavia.
With the water of the Ebro, the pepper fields attached to the Designation of Origin Piquillo Pepper from Lodosa. In fact, it is the municipality where the greatest production of what is called “red gold” occurs.
But to speak of Mendavia is to speak of the Asparagus from Navarre. Due to its quality and caliber, it has the honor of being the most awarded municipality as the best asparagus in the world. Its bright white color, texture and sweetness are in question.
Mendavia also produces oil for Protected Designation of Origin Oil of Navarre. This is theEuropean oil production further northand is characterized by a characteristic bitterness and spiciness, very balanced, and an acidity with a maximum of 0.3º.
Mendavia is also located in the geographical area of the DO Alcachofa de TudelaThis white, rounded artichoke, with a circular hole at the top that prevents the leaves from coming together to close the head.
Also in Mendavia, land of shepherds, there are some veal and lamb farms, all hosted by the iProtected Geographical Indications Navarre Vealwhich is characterized by its low fat content and its color ranging from pink to red; already at Protected Geographical Indication Navarre Lamband suckling lamb and lamb; all from the Navarra and Lacha breeds
And for all, Mendavia also includes the work of several companies covered byHandicrafts from Navarre And Organic production of Navarre.
And as if all this were not enough, there is no shortage of orchards. tomato, thistle, borage, garlic, onion…endless must-haves in any kitchen, including Evil Mendavies. On the other side of the Ebro, they call the joys of La Rioja. But in Mendavia, they know better, they say…
