When thinking about the Northeast of Spain, a lot of people's minds will immediately leap to images of Barcelona. However, whilst Catalonia's capital is obviously an important part of the region's identity both in terms of food and culture, it's just one small element of a broader area, which has plenty to offer by way of produce, wine and restaurants.
Between the two of them, the regions of Catalonia and Aragon (situated to the west of Catalonia) boast both stunning Mediterranean coastline, and therefore a bounty of amazing seafood, but also thriving olive groves and vineyards further inland. Aragon is also famed for its lamb and has PGI protected status for three breeds of sheep, while the Catalan Pyrenees has similar recognition for its beef.
This produce, amongst other local specialities including Aragon's world-famous black truffle, is showcased in restaurants across the Northeast of Spain. The most notable of these is the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, which is widely regarded as being one of the best restaurants in the world.
Read on to find out more about the food and wine of these two beautiful regions.
