"In my work, smell is not the most important thing, it's the memory"
- Born in Bilbao and living in Getxo. He studied in Bordeaux and is a professional sumiller. In 2003 he was awarded the Golden Nose Award, the most important of his professional career.
Then you're the Golden Nose... Are you always upset to hear similar jokes?
If the truth has been said a little annoying, you should always listen to the same easy joke. The reward is so called because the only sense we use is the sense of smell.
Anything you've learned in the last year at work?
It is truly amazing how many wineries and how many types of wines come out each year. Being aware of all the innovations is almost impossible.
You work at the Joloky restaurant... Who said that with things to eat you can't...?
Play with the... However, after seeing Mr. Adria at work, one must think otherwise. He plays with food a lot. Both in the process and in the presentation. For example, the wines of Bordeaux are placed inside the can. There are also almost non-alcoholic wines.
Do you have a better sense of smell in Neguri?
My work is not a matter of smell, but of olfactory memory.
Is there a sumiller union?
I don't know if it exists. We have a Sumiller Society.
How much good wine can you drink without breaking the pleasure?
There are no known measures. Each of us is dedicated to special parameters.
Sometimes it seems to me that I know a lot about wine... because the “cries” that they give in the bars make me drinkable!
Bars are not a good place for tasting because we have noise and smoke as enemies. If you don’t like the crianza you get there, you should order a different wine and try it. The quality of the wine of the day is good in almost any house.
Please advise me of the proper marks and years before I escape. According to my ecomomic potential, of course!
I find it very difficult to recommend the brand of course. You should choose the origin of the wine to begin with. Then you want white, red or black. Then letorke the grape type. To conclude, whether the year, the crianza or the reserve...
Are you on the boat?
Of course it is! We also have a human side and we like to have fun.
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