"In a tasting, dialogue with oneself and the experience of solitude without interruptions are important"

Joan Gusó is a prominent figure in the world of gastronomy and oenology. He is also recognised as the owner of the renowned restaurant Mas Gusó, a place that, thanks to his passion for wines and his skill as an oenologist, has become a benchmark for wine lovers. The history of Mas Gusó dates back to 1564, when the farmhouse then known as Mas Perandreu was built. In the 18th century, the estate passed to the Fages de Climent family of Figueres and was renamed Can Fages. In the 19th century, it was acquired by Rossend Janer, and later passed to his nephew Rosendo Gusó, who along with his wife turned the estate into a renowned agricultural property. In a tasting, what is most important? In a tasting, dialogue with oneself and the experience of solitude without interruptions are important. You need to concentrate, listen to what the wine is telling you without external distractions. Wine pairing advice Pairing is still a great unknown today — sometimes pairing concepts are abused through snobbery. With little experience, the best approach is to let a professional guide you. Debunking a myth Cheese with reds... there is nothing more seductive than cheeses of different ages with white wines of oxidative character. What makes a good wine — EPICE Expressive / Persistence / Intense / Complex / Equilibrium Amateur tasting tips Let yourself be seduced by the unknown, don't overthink it, and feel the emotions the tasting provokes. A surprising wine recently A Dorado de Rueda, by Hijos Alberto Gutiérrez. Best value wine Any wine from Jerez and Montilla Moriles.