Quality products have a designation of origin, and the calçot could not be less.
History of the underpants
The discovery of calcot, is attributed to Benaiges chat, a farmer from Valls, who at the end of the 19th century turned the bulb of a white onion into the basis of a tradition that over time has become one of the most celebrated events in Catalan gastronomy, making Valls the capital of calçot.
Xat de Benaiges took a couple of sprouted onions and put them on the embers of the flame. Then, and without knowing it, discovered the excellence of calçots.
Denomination of origin of calçot
So that a calçot can be called “underpants” must meet certain requirements. Inter alia, the calçots at the time of being sold, They must meet the following minimum characteristics:
- They must be integers, healthy, They should not have abnormal external humidity, strange smells or flavors, They should be clean but never washed.
- The Calçot de Valls It should have a white part of 15 a 25 cm long and a diameter between 1.7 and 2.5 centimeters measured 5 centimeters of the root.
The geographical area of the designation of origin (Calçot de Valls IGP) It is made up of the municipal terms of the Catalan regions of the Down Penedès, the Tarragona, the Baix Camp and the Alt Camp. Within this area, There are a large number of restaurants where you can enjoy a very good calçotada with family or friends..
When is the calçotada season in the province of Tarragona (the authentic ones)?
Calçotadas can be enjoyed throughout the winter (from November to Easter.
Calçotadas 2018 in the province of Tarragona
If you are thinking about a calçotada for this 2018, Restaurante Corcega is a very good choice. In a unique environment, a family calçotada at the best price. For more information about our calçotadas, you can consult our calçotada menu 2018.
