The presentation of the Huerta and Pimiento Days in Isla at the Estrella del Norte restaurant in Isla has launched a September dedicated to the “Pimiento de Isla” and other products from the Ecoparque de Trasmiera vegetable gardens, which on this occasion will be accompanied by the “Coast of Cantabria Wines”. So begins a September that will flood the municipality of Arnuero with the red of the pimiento and the golden hue of the wines that, for just a few years now, are also produced in this coastal town. A month to come and enjoy the beaches, nature, the Ecoparque and, of course, the extraordinary cuisine that comes out of the kitchens of the excellent local restaurants.
GASTRONOMIC DAYS OF THE HUERTA AND THE PIMIENTO OF ISLA
2 to 24 September 2022
And so, the gastronomic days for the Huerta and the Pimiento of Isla have already begun, with the participation of eight local restaurants offering different “local-produce menus” at a single price of €30, in which the Pimiento de Isla and the products from the Ecoparque de Trasmiera vegetable gardens take centre stage. A unique chance to try the natural products, freshly picked from the vegetable garden, in a variety of preparations and presentations practically throughout the month of September.
Participating restaurants:
Hotel Alfar, Hotel Astuy, Hotel Campomar, Hotel Estrella del Norte, Hostería
San Emeterio, Hotel Isla Bella, Restaurante La Chata and Hotel Olimpo.
This year, the Town Hall of Arnuero presents important new developments with the intention of making a quality leap in the future, with the aim of turning what began as a rural fair into a major social, gastronomic and cultural event. To do this, the new developments expected to grow over the coming years have already been sketched out for 2023, to create a social, gastronomic and economic activity framework lasting longer than just a single day of fair.
The biggest commitment will be the 1st Coast of Cantabria Wine Fair, one day after the Pimiento de Isla Fair, and in which local farmers will be involved again. Around a dozen IGP wineries are expected to be present, accompanied by artisanal cheesemakers and some other artisanal products. Within the scope of this fair, the traditional Competition of railway pots is being brought back, dedicated to pimiento and local beans (both white and carico).
Also as a new feature, the fairs will have a preliminary programme, intended to deepen knowledge of local products, through talks, tastings, wine pairings, and food demonstrations. Conceived as micro-events and aimed at a very limited capacity, these events seek to deepen understanding of the products, their evolution and the challenges faced by local producers.
PRELIMINARY EVENTS PROGRAMME
(14 and 15 September)
Thursday 14 September. From 12:00h. at the Casa de Mareas de Soano
12:00h. to 13:30h. Live programme Hoy por Hoy SER Cantabria
13:30h. Official opening of the Fairs by the authorities
13:45h. Presentation of the XI Huerta and Pimiento of Isla Fair, by Juan Manuel España, Head Chef, Hotel Escuela Las Carolinas, with a demonstration of tapa/pincho of Pimiento de Isl
Final with a tasting of local produce: anchovies, savoury pastries, cured meats and sweets, accompanied with cider and Trasmiera sparkling wine.
Reserve your ticket with the code INVITFERIAS23 HERE:
https://reservas.ecoparquedetrasmiera.com/ret-entrada/9003-jueves-14-de-septiembre-de-2023
Friday 15 September. From 18:00h. at the Casa de Mareas de Soano.
18:00h. Presentation of the I Coast of Cantabria Wine Fair by Alfonso Fraile,
President of the Asociación Sumelliers Cantabria.
18:30h. “Origin and evolution of Isla wines”, an oenology talk with a tasting. Victoria Torres, oenologist, and Jesús Sierra, Bodega and Viñedos Isla.
19:00h. Round table “The future of artisanal local produce”. Iván Pérez, Quesería Siete Villas, Mikel Durán, Bodegas Vidular, José María Alonso Quesoba, and Asier Alonso, Bodega Sel D’Aiz. Tastings and pairings with IGP wines and artisanal cheeses. The panel will be chaired by Alfonso Fraile.
Reserve your ticket with the code INVITFERIAS23 HERE:
https://reservas.ecoparquedetrasmiera.com/ret-entrada/9004-viernes-15-de-septiembre-de-2023