Some of Madrid's most representative dishes include:
Cocido madrileño: a traditional stew that includes chickpeas, vegetables and meat (usually pork, chicken, beef and/or chorizo).
Huevos rotos: fried eggs with potatoes and cured ham.
Callos a la madrileña: a stew made with beef tripe, chorizo, black pudding and chickpeas.
Churros con chocolate: a very popular dessert consisting of fried dough in the shape of a stick, which is dipped in hot chocolate.
As for wines, Madrid has a long history of wine production, although it is less famous than other Spanish regions such as La Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Jerez. Even so, there are some wine production areas in the community of Madrid, such as the Denominación de Origen Vinos de Madrid. Some of the most common varieties include:
Garnacha: a red grape variety that produces wines with notes of red fruits and spices.
Tempranillo: another red grape variety, which produces wines with notes of black fruits and toasted notes.
Malvar: a white grape variety that produces fresh and fruity wines.
Albillo: another white grape variety that is often used to produce dry and fruity white wines.
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Urban winery from the first third of the 19th century.
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