Black roosters and dumb ducks

Clues to discover and taste the gastronomic delights of Vilafranca del Penedès

In Vilafranca, wine and gastronomy go hand in hand and constitute a true image of the generosity of our land. The weather variety, from the beaches to the mountains, translates into a diversity of wines and sparkling wines capable of satisfying all tastes: young and aromatic white wines, cask aged dry white, light sparkling wines, rosé wines, equilibrated red wines, grans reserves… Visiting the wineries to discover the singular elaboration process is a great experience that allows the visitor to watch how science and art offer the best with the aim of obtaining high quality products.

The rich gastronomy of the region is specially represented in the poultry cuisine. The black roasted rooster is a good example of a dish prepared qith one of the authochthounous Penedès poultry breed.

The Black Rooster of the Penedès is the true actor of Vilafranca’s gastronomy. The most traditional poultry recipes, as well as the most innovative ones can be tasted in the various restaurants of the city. Other typical dish of the Penedès, related in this case with the wine world is the xató, an escarole salad and desalted cod covered with a special sauce... the secret of the dish!

Vilafranca’s gastronomy does not forget the land’s products, the sponge cakes and the Catànies, a delicious almond covered with caramel and cocoa powder.

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