Condé Nast Traveller joined forces with Rioja to celebrate and explore the much adored regions' finest wines. Guests were welcomed to Soho's buzzy Sucre restaurant, the Argentinian open-fire restaurant which boasts chef-restaurateur Fernando Trocca at its helm.
A wine tasting hosted by BBC's Saturday Kitchen, Jane Parkinson, kicked off the evening, with a variety of Riojas on offer, from the sparkling Santalba Bruta Natura Reserva to the conversation starter Bodegas Baigorri, a unique rose Rioja.
Once palettes were suitably warmed up, the evening moved into the main dining room of Sucre, a spectacular space complete with chandeliers made from decanters, a very fitting fixture. With Fernando Trocca on a rare visit to London, guests delighted in his succinct explanations of dishes, matched with Jane Parkinson's vibrant passion for the artfully paired Riojas.
The menu
Seared prawn tacos, za’atar and roasted peppers aioli
Viña Real Rosado, 2021
Roasted eggplant, lemon tahini and herb salad
Finca Allende, Rioja Blanco, 2017
Grill strip loin, asparagus and leeks, chimichurri
CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva, 2015
Pavlova and plums compota
Finca de Azabache, Brut, 2018
