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Emilio Moro Legacy Wine Dinner at Mirèio in Raffles Makati
Raffles Makati Hotel had a special collaboration with Spanish wine producer Bodegas Emilio Moro last November 8, 2023 for an exquisite one-night only wine pairing dinner in celebration of Emilio Moro's legacy. The event brought together the esteemed century-old traditions of both institutions to create a very memorable dining experience for the guests.
The extraordinary wine dinner was held at Mirèio, Raffles Makati's elegant brasserie-style restaurant on the 9th floor that has been serving authentic Provençal and French-inspired cuisine since it opened its doors in 2016. The Hungry Kat was invited to be one of the few participants of this limited private dining event so we were happy to be back once again at our favorite luxury hotel in the country.
The Raffles Salon is a private VIP dining room in Mirèio that comes with is own separate entrance. This is actually where we had our very intimate civil wedding reception in 2020 when the pandemic restrictions were still in place, so we have a lot of cherished memories right here.
Emilio Moro is an award-winning winery from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain whose accolades include appearing on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines as well as getting consistent 90+ ratings from industry-leading publications. The legacy of Bodegas Emilio Moro spans over three generations to Emilio Moro Sr.’s humble beginnings in Pesquera de Duero.
It was the 4th generation, José and Javier Moro, who chose to begin distributing the bottles of the family’s unique clone of Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) by investing in a wine press in 1987 and in 1988, purchasing a cellar to create the winery that now boasts 200 hectares of vines. Emilio Moro winery today is one of the most prominent and beloved in all of Spain, and its philosophy rests on the three pillars of tradition, innovation, and social responsibility.
Over 100 years of winemaking tradition in the Moro family has built what we know today as Bodegas Emilio Moro. The close contact with the land, the knowledge acquired over generations and the deep love and respect for wine are reflected in every glass, in every bottle, in every toast.
I was excited to try some of their signature wines which are now available in the Philippines. Raffles Makati’s culinary team has curated an exceptional 6-course dinner paired with Emilio Moro wines to highlight their distinct and bold flavors.
We started with the EI Zarzal Godello 2019, a light and refreshing white wine that is good to sip any time of the day.
This was paired with our first appetizer course, the Citrus Tiger Prawns Salad combined with mesclun greens, fresh citrus fruits and peach vinaigrette.
Our next course was the Red Bell Pepper Veloute, a rich and thick broth that comes with Iberico ham cromesqui. This was paired with the La Revelia Godello 2018, a sophisticated, structured and complex white wine with a bit of a spiice.
The Saffron Risotto was our delicious third course. This creamy risotto comes with sauteed Chorizo Pamplona and topped with 36-month old Manchego cheese.
This was served with the Emilio Moro 2019, Bodegas Emilio Moro’s flagship wine that represents character and tradition. It carries the name of the creator and is the inspiration of the winery.
All our courses were meticulously prepared by the Raffles Makati culinary team led by Raffles Makati Executive Chef Béla Rieck and and expertly served by their staff and restaurant manager.
The first of our two main courses was the Pistachio Crusted French Bresse Chicken with grilled vegetables and Madeira sauce. I loved how the dark Madeira sauce complemented the tender chicken.
We also had our second red wine, the Vendimia Seleccionada 2019 which was created with the grapes from the Camino Viejo plot. It aims to retrace and honour the history and tradition of Bodegas Emilio Moro.
We then had our second main course, the In Tempranillo Slow Braised Australian Angus Beef served with roasted root vegetables, melted tomato and creamy polenta. This was a masterpiece with its very tender beef plated like an artwork.
To highlight our main course ever further, guests were presented with two different bottles of Malleolus Valderramiro 2018 and 2014. Planted in 1924, the famous Pago de Valderramiro vineyard brings this wine of purest Tinto Fino character with all its power, structure and intensity.
Both red wines were served at the same time to show us the difference of the intensity and flavors between the younger and the older bottle. The 2014 had a darker and stronger flavor so it really depends on your own preference.
We ended with the Tonka Bean Crème Brulee with red wine ice as our lovely dessert. The Emilio Moro Legacy Wine Dinner is a perfect way to experience the history and offerings of both Raffles Makati and the Emilio Moro winery in one exclusive event. We would like to thank Raffles Makati and Mike Sagaran for letting us join this unique wine pairing dinner.
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