Barnyard rooster with chocolate scent

Ribera del Duero is about 70 miles wide along the banks of the Duero River, with the large city of Vallodolid to the west and Burgos to the east.  Valladolid is one of the biggest cities in Spain, and an industrial one at that with many highways converging onto it and therefore may not be the best choice to stay while visiting bodegas.   Once out of the city, the wine region is a very bucolic and beautiful area with most bodegas within easy access from the central highway of N122.  …

One of the many reasons why I love Spanish food is that it suits my lifestyle and diet, which includes small plates (tapas) and Mediterranean cuisine.  I also love it for its simplicity, for example, the grilled baby lamb chops (chuletillas).  These are typically served grilled with just a sprinkle of salt, no more, a long rib with just a nugget of juicy lamb and fat at the tip.
If you live for tapas, the best neighborhood for tapas bars and restaurants is in the capitol of Logrono, about 30 miles East of Haro …