Discover Spanish Gastronomy: Tapas and Tapena Wine Challenge
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Test your knowledge of Spanish culture with our Tapas and Tapena wine quiz! Learn about dining customs, delicious seafood dishes like paella, and the vibrant atmosphere of Madrid's tapas bars. With engaging conversations that showcase food recommendations and wine pairings, you'll get a taste of authentic Spanish experience. Explore fascinating facts about wines like Verdejo and Garnacha, and find out where to enjoy tapas under the sun. Perfect for food lovers eager to dive into the rich culinary traditions of Spain!
Discover Spanish Gastronomy: Tapas and Tapena Wine Challenge
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Tapeña WinesTapas Challenge Quiz 2.0 Tapas Bar Settings & Animations 6/17/2008
Question 1 Question: When invited to dinner by a madrileño, you can expect: • Early Bird Special • Reservations at 11:00 • Appetizers at 1 a.m. • What the heck is a “madrileno”? Conversation (table in foreground): • Woman: Can you recommend a seafood dish and wine pairing. • Man: My personal favorite is the chiringuito seafood paella served with the Tapena Tempranillo. Fact: • Verdejo is Spain’s version of a Sauvignon Blanc • Quick tapas: Steamed mussels drizzled with vinaigrette and sprinkled with diced red, green and yellow bell peppers. Piropo (table of two): • Man: With that you show…plus that I imagine; I have enough. • Woman: (Blushing) Well, I though we might go out to a disconthéque later tonight. Animations: • Bartender pouring wine from bottle into glass; Man picking up and sipping wine; Woman eating food from plate
Question 2 Question: When cooking paella, you want to include: • Rice, mussles, clams and fish • Jalapeños and lots of anti-acids • Tortillas, rice, fried beans and sour cream • Plenty of parmesan cheese Conversation (table with two girls on right): • Girl: There’s an el botellon over in Plaza Mayor tonight. Do you want to go? • Girl: Sure! I’ll pick up some Tapena Garnacha. Fact: • Seafood paella is one of Madrid’s most popular dishes and pairs perfectly with Tapena Rose. • Take a paseo, or a leisurely stroll,around Puerto del Sol to enjoy Madrid’s historical district and culture. Piropo (Couple in foreground): • Man: Oh! If you could cook like you walk, I would eat scraps! • Woman: Hmmm – well, since I don’t cook, why don’t we go over to Museo de Jamon for some tapas instead? Animations: • Woman walking in the background; Bird flying from light post to light post; People eating and drinking wine
Question 3 Question: To enjoy excellent tapas while sitting out in the sun on a beautiful day, head for: • Plaza Mayor • Alamo Plaza • Las Ramblas • La Bamba Conversation: • Man: Would you like to go to Museo del Prado after lunch? • Woman: Oh yes. I hear they have Velazques’s “Las Meninas” painting on exhibit. • Woman: This Tapena Rose is so enjoyable after our paseo through Plaza Mayor • Man: It is. The fresh cherry and strawberry flavors and crisp acidity is very refreshing. Fact: • A chiringuito is a great place to grab a quick snack during siesta. • Tapena wines are sourced from Tierra de Castilla, a wine region south of Madrid. Animations: • Eating and drinking wine; Small body movements (foot or hand moving) • Waiter coming out of store front
Question 4 Question: Ernest Hemingway’s favorite restaurant in Madrid was: • Taco Bell – authentic and cheap • Casa Botin – Having been around since 1725, they’ve perfected Spanish cuisine • O’Malleys – best place to go for when craving a Guinness • Las Ventas – During the San Isidro festival in June Conversation: • 1st Woman: The Tapena Garnacha is very delicious. Where does it come from? • 2nd Woman: The Tierra de Castilla wine region, just south of Madrid. Fact: • (Picture of bullfighting ring) La Fiesta Nacional is a day of celebration in Madrid, and includes parades, bullfighting, and events. • Quick Tapas: Dates stuffed with almonds, Cabrales cheese, chorizo, wrapped in baked and baked until crisp. Animations: • Outside lighting turns to dusk – chandelier turns on and casts glow over dining area; People drinking wine and eating food; Small body movements (arms moving, feet tapping, etc). • Waiter walking back towards table;
Question 5 Question: You’re in a bar and the waiter gives you a ración, you should: • Pick your teeth with it • Pay it and finish your drink • Share the plate with one or two friends. • Name it and take it home Piropo: • Man: I wish I were eternal so that I may love you all my life • Bartender (thought bubble): Jeeze – do these lines ever work? • Woman: Well, let’s start with today and see where tomorrow takes us. • Bartender (thought bubble): Huh – apparently they do. Fact Bubbles: • (Tapas plate on bar) Jamon, a cured ham, is a popular aspect of tapas in Madrid. • (picture of flamenco dancing in background) Flamenco is a form of song usually accompanied by a guitar and dancing Animations: • Bartender pouring wine; People eating and drinking wine
Question 6 Question: If you order Verdejo, the waiter should give you: • A Spanish white wine similar to Sauvignon Blanc • A shot of tequila • A smooth red wine, mellow with hints of pepper • Cheese and crackers Conversation: • Guy: This Verdejo has a nice palate of bright stone fruit and a long finish. • Girl: I like how balanced and crisp it is. Fact bubbles: • Siesta is a tradition of escaping the mid-day heat of Madrid by taking a relaxing break. • Tapena Tempranillo is Spain’s quintessential red wine, with rich, bold blend of fruit, earth and structure. Piropo • Man: If beauty were a crime, you would deserve life in prison. • Woman: You deserve life in prison for that line. Animations: • Woman leaning forward to listen to man; People eating and drinking wine; Body movements such as foot tapping, hand movements, etc.
Question 7 Question: Head for a popular disco when: • It’s 2am and you’re in the mood for some good music • You have a craving for some jamon • Your dinero is burning a hole in your wallet • None of the above. Disco isn’t even a Spanish word Conversation: • Woman: The Tapena Garnacha is great after spending time on the dance floor. • Man: Yah, after so much dancing, it’s the perfect refresher. Piropo (couple on balcony): • Man: You move like the Bolshoi Ballet! • Woman: Thanks! Let’s head over to the bar – I’m parched! Facts: • Be sure to enjoy a long siesta in the late evening before heading out at 11pm for a night on the town. Animations • Movement on the dance floor – arms and legs moving to simulate dancing; Lights moving throughout dancers; People drinking wine; Twinkling of lights in the background
Payoff / Results • Upon answering all questions, a wine bottle pours wine into a glass. The more questions answered correctly, the more wine in the glass • Results paragraph – Person graded on how well they would blend into Madrid (tie into Spain trip). • 0 out of 7 – You are an unwitting tourist • 7 out of 7 – Spaniards will mistake you for a madrillo.
