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MINT POLO IN THE PARK 7th June 2013 Hurlingham Club, London
SUNDOWN POLO 28th June 2013 Ham Polo Club, Richmond, Surrey
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WELCOME
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Welcome to the HPA Gaucho International Polo
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t truly is an international event this year, as some of the sport’s greatest players from Russia, America, Mexico and Argentina are joined by players from as far away as Ascot no less! We also have sponsors and regular Gaucho guests visiting from Dubai, Buenos Aires, New York, Modena and Moscow - welcome to you all!
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‘Gaucho’ is indeed much more than simply a restaurant
A guest in one of the restaurants this week (a sirloin and Shiraz aficionado as it happens), asked me whether Gaucho is a restaurant or a lifestyle brand? Good question! We have found that as people have enjoyed the restaurants over the years, there has been an increasing demand for us to introduce them to events that embrace both the cultures of Gaucho and Argentina. With this in mind, the highlights of our calendar include; The Gaucho Polo season, our Annual Gaucho Argentine Winemaker Awards and Divine Bovine Gala Dinner. Add in the Gaucho Argentine Film Festival and the upcoming Gaucho Music Series as well as our newly created cookery school and it becomes obvious that Gaucho is indeed much more than simply a restaurant. Regardless of the diversity of our offering; the common values of passion, hospitality and quality resound in all that we do. A final thanks to all of our sponsors – it is amazing to see how the event is continuing to gain momentum in both sponsor and spectator engagement. We are enormously proud that the event this year will be the most highly attended indoor Polo ‘International’ in the history of the sport. On behalf of Gaucho, I would like to thank you for your continuing support. Have a fantastic evening!
Martin Williams Managing Director Gaucho
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CONTENTS
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Contents Details 4 Welcome 8 Sponsors 11 Map & Timings
Teams 20 England Team Profile 22 Argentina Team Profile 24 Scotland Team Profile 26 Mexico Team Profile
37 afterparty The polo game is just the beginning 39 music: tanghetto Electro tango DJs Tanghetto lead the festivities 41 pitch to party Look hot whatever the occasion 44 dress the flag Be a fan with style 47 milonga Set the dance floor on fire
49 cocktail recipes Drinks with an Argentinian twist
13 polo for dummies A beginner’s guide to the game
50 sADDLE UP Get a taste of what it’s like to be a Gaucho
17 spotlight on the hpa About the governing body
52 food from the teams Which team’s food choices do you prefer?
29 pitch perfect Creating this spectacular event
55 phil’s wine tasting Our top Argentinian wines
30 polo around the world How the sport is played across the globe
59 SEEING RED Wines of Argentina’s premier producers
33 The man himself The two sides of Nacho Figueras
64 the perfect steak Gaucho’s succulent steak selection
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11 MAP & TIMINGS
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- 7:00pm Electrotango concert by Tanghetto - 7:15pm Second Match between Team Royal Salute Scotland v Team Maserati Mexico, 3 a-side 18 goal polo - 8:15pm Electrotango concert by Tanghetto - 8:30pm Maserati Parade - 8:35pm Third Match between Team IG Index England v Team Cheval des Andes Argentina, 3 a-side 20-22 goal polo - 9:40pm Final Electrotango concert by Tanghetto - 10:00pm Official Gaucho International Polo 2013 Players After-Party begins at indigO2
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13 BEGINNER’S GUIDE
polo for dummies Polo novice Alice Tozer takes a crash course in polo basics for the innocent and shares what it takes to make it on one of the most competitive pitches in the world
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olo is trying to shake off its posh-boy associations. In all fairness, it does have very humble beginnings. “Hockey on horseback” was the not-soglam description originally given to the pursuit of driving a small ball into an opposing team’s goal whilst clutching a long-handled mallet, all the while gaining momentum on a toned equestrian beast. That was back when the game was first played in England in 1869. Word had spread westwards after British tea planters set up the first polo club on the BurmeseIndian border. They’d seen it played in India, where it had travelled from ancient Persia. What epic beginnings!
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BEGINNER’S GUIDE
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Sticking To The Rules People say polo’s a simple game to follow; that it has few rules and that this makes it fast-flowing. The polo rule book, written by governing body the Hurlingham Polo Association, would suggest otherwise; convoluted rules on ‘positioning’ and three diagrams later and I’ve been drawn towards some of the more colourful facts: riders must wear a chin strap to their helmet; may not play under the influence of stimulative drugs and may not use horses that are blind in one eye. The horses’ welfare is officially top priority; players must bandage all four of the horse’s legs, or put him in boots for protection. A game is split into ‘chukkas’. Four of these comprise a game, and each chukka lasts seven-and-a-half minutes. Players may alternate between two ponies, changing every chukka. Half time lasts just five-and-a-half-minutes. Things can get a little confusing, owing to the speed. After each goal, the teams change ends. You will need to turn off your iPhone and get in the zone if you want to stand a hope in hell of knowing what’s going on.
The horses’ welfare is officially top priority; players must bandage all four of the horse’s legs, or put him in boots for protection Polo players usually have handicaps which (in the words of Ham Polo club), “enables the brilliant to play with the hopeless”. Not that that’s relevant to this evening’s quality line-up. What is, though, is that it’s arena polo, as opposed to the ‘field’ stuff. This means erecting walls five feet tall. The ball is larger than the outdoor version and is constructed so as to make for a particularly ‘hard and lively’ object. In arena polo, you have three in a team, not four.
all decked out What of the kit, then? As will be blatantly obvious when the boys come out to play, they wear a helmet, goggles, boots and knee guards and all these are obligatory.
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Gloves aren’t compulsory, but most wear them to get a good handle on the mallet. As far as I can tell, the mallet is by far the most exciting member of the equipment list. A lot of love goes into these glorified chunks of wood, which are custom-made for the player, usually using resilient manau cane (some exotic palm also used in archery bows). Each player strikes their preferred balance when combining their cane with their mallet head, which they choose for weight and length. Polo horses are referred to as ‘ponies’ but they are not, in fact, ponies. The term has stuck from the days when polo horses did indeed have to be ponies, at 14 hands tall maximum. This rule was abolished after the First World War. Foul play boils down to bad mallet ‘hooking’ (for example, deliberately knocking the horse), ‘crossing’ and ‘engaging’. Basically, dangerous moves aren’t okay. But you’ve got umpires blowing whistles to make that one clear. Homework done. Time to benefit from the Argentinian wine on offer, and brace for some very serious horsing around.
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THE HPA
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE
HPA
We take a look at exactly what this governing body does all day and how it came to be
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he HPA stands for the Hurlingham Polo Association and it is the governing body for polo in the UK, Ireland and many Commonwealth countries. It has its equivalent in the US in the United States Polo Association, and in Argentina in the Asociación Argentina de Polo. One of the first polo matches to be played in England was at Hurlingham in 1874, so it fell on the shoulders of this part of London to oversee the drawing up of a few English polo rules. In 1925, the Hurlingham Polo Association, as it is called today, was coined. However, not long after, at the outbreak of the Second World War, the polo scene was seriously disrupted. Hurlingham’s grounds were turned over for agricultural use, and then built on. The sport was resurrected in 1952, with the HPA then being based at Cowdray. Whilst rule-making and allocating handicaps to its members are the main remits of the HPA, it does a lot of work to promote polo too. The
In the same year that polo was introduced to Australia, 1876, James Gordon Bennett Junior got the Americans in on the act, having seen the game whilst on a visit to Hurlingham in England. That same Gordon Bennett is one of two suspects in the coining of that same term of exclamation; the other being his father.
HPA website (www.hpa-polo.co.uk) is a clear indication of the body’s determination to make polo more accessible to all. There are some fantastic three-year HPA-funded bursaries to Argentina for potential or current England squad players. It is hoped these will increase the likelihood of English players getting places in high goal teams. Polo is not a contested Olympic sport these days (it was for the first couple of decades of the 1900s), though it is recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Essentially, this means it could apply for inclusion in future games (as can netball, chess and cricket, say). Individuals who are full-playing members of one of the 50-something clubs in the UK or Ireland are automatically associate members of the HPA. In 2011, there were more than 3,030 members registered with the HPA. That’s a big leap from even the year 2000, when the stats weighed in at 1,905 members.
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From all corners of the world, titans of the polo pitch will clash in a battle of wills, speed and brutal determination. Meet the players who are champing at the bit
SCOTLAND
ENGLAND MEXICO
ARGENTINA
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MEET THE TEAM
meet the teams
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team england Playing on home turf, this is the triumvirate who will undoubtedly have the greatest cheer to spur them. They come head-to-head with old-time rivals, the Argentines, in a fight for their country over the Churchill Cup
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Capt.
JAMIE MORRISON
MAX CHARLTON
MAURICE ORMEROD
Nickname: Morro
Nickname: Max
Nickname: May-Rod
Born: 13/08/1976
ARENA HANDICAP: 6
Born: 01/11/1986
ARENA HANDICAP: 8
Local club: Guards, Cowdray Park and the
ARENA HANDICAP: 5
Local club: The Royal County of
Royal County of Berkshire
Local clubs: Druids Lodge and Cowdray Park
Berkshire
Career highlights: Representing Team
Polo ambition: “To play the Gold
Career highlights: Arena Gold Cup 2010;
England at both the 2009 London Polo
Cup with pony club peers and to play snow polo”
International Test Match 2010
Championships and the 2010 Arena Gold Cup
Game strength: Fast in straight lines when
Polo ambition: “To keep playing for as long
Polo ambition: “To be the best in the world,
going to goal
as possible and to keep enjoying the sport”
or at least the northern hemisphere”
Ponies owned: 8
Game strength: Big hitter
Game strength: Good at marking and
Favourite pony: Remolacha (Spanish for
Ponies owned: 12
defence
‘beetroot’)
Favourite pony: Twiggy
Top place to play: Any arena with a horse,
Top place to play: San Cristobal, Chile
Top place to play: RCBPC on
ball and stick
Best bit about Gaucho
Ground One
Best bit about Gaucho
International Polo: “It’s a great
Best bit about Gaucho
International Polo: “The combination of
opportunity to bring arena polo
International Polo: “It’s an honour to play
steak, wine, polo and a party”
to the masses”
in such a unique venue”
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team ARGENTINA Plucked from the pampas are three of Argentina’s fieriest polo pros. The pressure will be mounting on the shoulders of these international athletes, whose country remains synonymous with the sport
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23 MEET THE TEAM
Capt.
NACHO FIGUERAS
OSCAR MANCINI
ADOLFO CASABAL
Nickname: Nacho (his real name
Nickname: Oscarcito
Nickname: Adolf
is Ignacio)
Born: 26/06/1974
ARENA HANDICAP: 7
Born: 04/03/1977
ARENA HANDICAP: 6
Local club: Ham, Richmond
ARENA HANDICAP: 7
Local clubs: The Royal County of Berkshire
Career highlight: Winning the Holden White
Local club: Bridgehampton, New York
and Ranelagh Farm
at Cowdray Park in 2004 and 2006.
Polo ambition: “To bring polo to the world
Career highlights: Playing on Ground One
Polo ambition: “To keep on improving and to
a little more”
at Palermo – “a dream for any polo player”.
play for Argentina”
Game strength: Team player, goal scorer
Snow polo in St Moritz
Game strength: Plays classic polo, clean lines
PONIES OWNED: Between 250 and 300,
Polo ambition: “To play on only my
Top place to play: Snow polo in Moscow
spread across the UK, the US and Argentina.
homebred horses”
Best bit about Gaucho
“I’m like Carrie Bradshaw and shoes”, he once
Game strength: “I never give up!”
International Polo: “The afterparty!”
said to the Evening Standard
Ponies owned: 80
Top place to play: Argentina
Top places to play: Ranelagh Farm and
Best bit about Gaucho
Sotogrande
International Polo: “It’s great to be able
Best bit about Gaucho International Polo: “I can’t wait for the
to bring polo to a wide audience”
opportunity to take revenge on England and reclaim the Churchill Cup!”
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team SCOTLAND Scotland might not be immediately associated with polo, but the country in fact possesses three key clubs. Today’s team will be wanting to give the English boys a run for their money
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Capt.
JAMIE LE HARDY
HOWARD SMITH
JAMIE PEEL
Nickname: Jamie Le Love
Nickname: Smithy
ARENA HANDICAP: 4
Born: 20/05/1974
Born: 27/12/1971
based in: Cowdray, West Sussex
ARENA HANDICAP: 7
ARENA HANDICAP: 6
Career highlight: The English high goal
Local club: Burningfold
Local clubs: The Royal County of Berkshire
season with Dubai polo team where he won the
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Gold Cup, Arena Gold
and Guards
Prince of Wales Trophy and was named MVP in
Cup, Polo Masters
Career highlights: Winning the Arena
the final.
Game strength: Team player, hard but fair
Gold Cup
big achievements: In 2010 becoming the
PONIES OWNED: 18
Polo ambition: “To keep playing as long as
manager for Salkeld Polo team whilst still playing
FAVOURITE PONIES: Cassia, Paulita
possible at the highest level”
competitive tournament polo
TOP PLACE TO PLAY: “Barbados. Polo is
Game strength: Ball skills and a
Top place to play: Loro Piana, Argentina
played to a high level on the Caribbean island,
physical edge
,where he won the Palermo polo
with several first-class matches between the
Ponies owned: 8
Best bit about Gaucho
Barbados team and visiting international teams
FAVOURITE PONIES: Rocket and Roo
International Polo: “This is my first time
throughout the year”
Top place to play: Twelve Oaks
playing in the arena, so I’m really excited”
Best bit about Gaucho
Best bit about Gaucho
International Polo: “It’s a fantastic arena
International Polo: “It brings polo to a
and a great atmosphere”
wider audience”
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team MEXICO Polo has deep roots in Mexican history and was introduced to the country by Manuel de Escand贸n y Barr贸n, the Marquis of Villavieja after he saw the game in Newport in the United States. They have come a long way
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Capt.
CARLOS GRACIDA
CARLITOS GRACIDA
LUIS ESCOBAR
Born: 05/10/1960
ARENA HANDICAP: 3
started playing: 17-years-old
ARENA HANDICAP: 10
LOCAL CLUB: Wellington, Florida
ARENA HANDICAP: 7
Polo heritage: A product of the Gracida
Career highlights: Being the youngest
Career highlight: Played all over the world
polo dynasty, Carlos has spent more than 15
player to have made it to the semi finals of the
and won numerous tournaments in South
years at 10 goals
US Open at the age of 15
Africa, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala,
Game strength: Royal trainer and favourite
Polo ambition: “To win a British polo event
Portugal, France and Mexico.
player of HM Queen Elizabeth’s II
alongside my father”
Polo ambition: “To keep on improving and
FAVOURITE PONY: Chesney
Game strength: “Attention to detail and a
playing for Argentina”
Career Highlights: Considered one of the
genuine love of animals”
Game strength: Aggressive hits
best polo players in the last 20 years. In 1994,
Best bit about Gaucho
Top place to play: The Texas Cup
Carlos won every possible polo tournament in
International Polo: “Playing with my dad
Best bit about Gaucho
the game
will be amazing”
International Polo: “The atmosphere is
Top place to play: America
electric with excitment”
Best bit about Gaucho International Polo: “The crazy party atmosphere”
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We talk to event director for Gaucho, Mark Cann, about the incredible transformation of The O2 arena from music venue to polo pitch (and back) in just one day
Q How long will it take to transform The O2 arena into a polo arena? Last year a day; this year, ten hours! Q What are the processes involved? First we build the boards for the arena, and then bring in the surface, nearly 450 tonnes of sand, plus all the vehicles and machinery needed for spreading it and levelling the surface. We build the pony lines out in the back to accommodate all the horses; we are expecting about 60 this year. Then we dress the arena, adding advertising hoardings and corporate enclosures. Q What kind of maintenance is required during the event? We monitor the boards and run a tractor over the surface to level it off at various intervals. Q How long does it take to clear the polo arena after the event, and do you have to work through the night? Four hours, I hope, otherwise I am in big trouble! No one gets much sleep the night before or after, even though we cannot work between 3am and 6am. Q Have there been any design or logistical changes since last year’s polo event? We have improved the boards slightly and incorporated the ice hockey boards over more of the area, as this is better for viewing. We are much tighter for time this year and the production will be much bigger.
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75
HORSES
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TONNES OF SAND
3,000
BOTTLES of CHAMPAGNE
50,000KG ARGENTINIAN BEEF EATEN IN GAUCHO O2
Q Do you think that the success of transforming The O2 will lead other venues to consider hosting arena polo events? They are all different and there is a lot of expertise required from many different areas, but I am sure once it catches on other major cities will start to be interested. I know Nacho Figueras is keen to see this event at Madison Square Gardens.
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CREATING THE PITCH
PITCH Perfect
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Polo Around the World PHOTOGRAPHY © Dennis Donohue / Beelde Photography / Henner Damke / Shutterstock.com
We take a closer look at the spread of polo around the world and various adaptations that have audiences hooked
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t was in the ancient nation of Persia, around 600BC, that someone on a horse first tried hitting a ball with a stick – and found it was quite a good sport! Soon afterwards, the first recorded version of the game took place, and before long the exciting pursuit started to spread to neighbouring kingdoms. Skip forward a few thousand years, and polo has become a popular sport all over the world.
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GRASS POLO
PLAYERS: 4 SURFACE: Grass PITCH: 300x160 yards. CHUKKAS: 4-6 periods of play. (7-minute chukkas) GOALS: 8 yards apart. LOCATIONS: Worldwide including major events: Sundown Polo, MINT Polo in the Park, Abierto de Tortugas, Abierto de Hurlingham, Abierrto Argentino de Polo (Argentina); The Cartier Queen’s Cup (UK); FIP World Cup (international locations)
To the common man, outdoor/ grass polo is the most recognised and played format of the game around the world. This is the game played by British and international royals. However, as the sport has blossomed in popularity, a number of variations have emerged as adaptations to various climates, locations and audiences have created beach and snow polo.
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SNOW POLO
Players: 3 Playing surface: snow, flat surface or frozen lake with a bright inflatable ball Pitch: varies (usually less than 100 yards long) Chukkas: 4 periods of play Goals: varies on location Locations: Aspen, CO (USA), Switzerland (St. Moritz and Klosters), Argentina, Russia, Italy, with major events including the FIP (Federation of International Polo) 2012 Snow Polo World Cup at the Metropolitan Polo Club in Tianjin, China and St Moritz Polo World Cup
Another modern variant is snow polo, which is played outdoors on snow, frozen ground or ice. Polo started to be played at ski stations around 1985, so is one of the newest adaptations of the game; the ball used on snow is made of plastic and much larger than the wooden ball used on grass, the game is slower and the field is smaller.
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BEACH POLO
Players: 3 Playing surface: sand with a bright inflatable ball Pitch: varies on location Chukkas: 4 periods of play, length varies Goals: 6 yards apart Locations: Popular in Miami, FL (USA), Dubai, Dominican Republic, Ireland and UK, including British Beach Polo Championships at Sandbanks
Beach polo is growing in popularity, especially here in the UK, where major events include matches at Watergate in Cornwall and Sandbanks in Dorset. Similar to arena polo (which can also be played on sand), the rules are almost the same. Sandbanks is a particular highlight of the polo social calendar (12–13 July this year); home to a breathtaking spectacle of beach polo prowess and skill, the event also attracts party enthusiasts in large numbers, including A-list celebrities, London high society, international socialites and British royals.
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ARENA POLO
Players: 3–4 Playing surface: dirt/sand Pitch: varies from full size to 300 x 150 ft Chukkas: 4 periods of play (7.5-minute chukkas) Goals: 10 x 15 ft area in arena wall Locations: Worldwide including the Gaucho International Polo at The O2
Arena polo (e.g. the Gaucho International Polo tournament) is gaining popularity fast and is the next most common version of the game. Renowned for its fast, action- packed pace, it’s a sharper, slightly smaller, version of the original. The dimensions of an arena pitch can equal that of a grass pitch but boasts the addition of four ft high sideboards containing the action. The boards rebound the ball, changing the direction of play, keeping both the spectators and opposing team on their toes with an emphasis on skill rather than power.
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the man Himself James Mullan talks to six-goal player and Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras, uncovering the two sides to the captain of the Argentina side facing England in Gaucho International Polo 2013’s main event
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THE MAN What is your favourite film? Easy – The Godfather. It just has wonderful actors and a great story. What was the first album you ever bought? I think it was Appetite for Destruction by Guns ‘N’ Roses. It was their first album, so I must have been about 12 years old! Which book are you reading at the moment? I particularly like biographies, as I like to read about influential people and leaders in their time, and I’ve normally got a couple on the go at once. Right now, I’m reading the Steve Jobs book and the biography of Blake Mycoskie, who created TOMS footwear.
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My father; he’s the one who taught me that hard work pays off”
Who’s been the most interesting person you’ve met so far? Not because he’s been my employer, but Ralph Lauren has genuinely been an inspiration for me. He’s a wonderful family man, a terrific leader and a brilliant business entrepreneur. Who would you most like to meet? It would have been fun to meet Frank Sinatra. He intrigues me. But, since he’s dead, I’m hopeful that one day I’ll get the chance to meet Nelson Mandela.
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Who was your childhood hero? Gonzalo Pieres. And who has been your biggest influence? My father; he’s the one who taught me that hard work pays off. If you keep going, nothing is impossible. What ambitions do you still have? To keep expanding polo, but my passion is to do so by linking the game to big brands and businesses in order to find means to ensure there is a significant charitable element to each event as well. The potential is almost limitless.
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When was the last time you fell off ? Oh, I fall off all the time! But the last nasty one was in December, when I fell heavily whilst playing in a tournament match at Polo One in Pilar. My right shoulder was in pain for about a month afterwards. It’s such a risky sport though, don’t you worry about getting injured? If you are worried about that, you cannot play polo. Risk and overcoming injury is a part of any competitive sport. Who’s been your hardest opponent in polo? It was always a tough game whenever I played Mariano Aguerre. He and I had some great battles when he was playing for Peter Brant’s team in the US high-goal in Florida. The last time we met, in 2009, he got the better of us in a 15-14 epic. And who’s been the best teammate? I’ve played quite a lot with both Facundo and Gonzalito Pieres, and they have always been very enjoyable to line up alongside, and brilliant teammates. What has been your best polo memory? I’d actually have to say playing in front of 18,000 people at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in New York, with the city’s iconic skyline as our backdrop. For me, it wasn’t just a game, but the culmination of a lot of hard organisational work. It was something I’d nurtured from the start. Do you have any polo regrets? No, none. I’m a very positive person, and so even when things don’t go quite as you might have hoped; I’ll always learn from them and take something valuable as I go forward. Previously published in Polo Times and City A.M.
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THE PLAYER
37 AFTER PARTY
After
dark Join the players in their post-match euphoria at the official after party at indigO2. Champagne, music and Gaucho-style extravagance will make this a night everyone will remember
- don’t miss The steamy Vincent and Flavia from Strictly Come Dancing Veuve Clicquot Lounge drinks supplied by all sponsors and partners Beats from Argentine electro tango DJs Traditional milonga dancers
doors 9:30 pm TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM INDIGO2 BOX OFFICE
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39 TANGHETTO
BUILDING MOMENTUM Get ready to party and leave your inhibitions at home to experience the newest seductive music craze sweeping the Pampas - electrotango
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istinguished by its singular combination of simplicity, sophistication, sensibility, energy and no prejudice, every studio release from Tanghetto has reached platinum or gold in Argentina. The fusion of sounds from various sources (tango, Latin American rhythms, electronica) embraces the musical language of Tanghetto. The bandoneon takes the role of a singer and is accompanied by other prominent acoustic instruments (piano, guitar, violoncello, Chinese instrument erhu) and an array of
synthesisers and samplers in elaborate and sophisticated sonic textures. “It seems like yesterday when we were locked away in a room experimenting with tango music that at the time was considered heretic. Now those experiments ended up being something really new and authentic”, says songwriter Max Masri. “In the last 10 years we had many intense experiences: we won the Gardel Award and were nominated twice for the Grammys, where we competed with artists like Yo-Yo Ma. We played at the BBC, at the
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Chicago Symphony Hall, and for hundreds of tango dancing couples in the Tate Gallery Explanade in London. We shared the stage with Gilberto Gil and Carlinhos Brown in Rio de Janeiro, and presented our music in places as diverse as LA, where we headlined a festival in the Ford Amphitheater, Paris, Ciudad Juárez, and Athens, during the outbreak of the crisis.” The name Tanghetto, a portmanteau of the words “tango” and “ghetto”, as well as the concept behind the debut album Emigrante are inspired by direct experiences in the “little Argentines”, a community of exiled argentines abroad. “Some of those expatriates still approach us after our concerts around the world and tell us how important our music was for them in some way or another during hard times in their emigrant lives. That is such a privilege for us”, says Masri. Tanghetto is the pioneer among the pioneers in fusing the music of Buenos Aires with electronic and organic sounds, and revitalising the concept of “Neotango”. The band continues to surprise its audience with innovative studio works and with a powerful audiovisual show.
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Ralph Lauren Church’s, £235
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Monsoon, £25
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the milonga
To make your dinner reservation please call or email us. 020 7734 4040
piccadilly@gauchorestaurants.com
Secret Tango is happening in the heart of London every Saturday night as Gaucho Piccadilly transforms itself into a glamorous festival of Modern Electro Tango
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s the clock strikes 11pm, every Saturday Gaucho Piccadilly becomes a hub of Argentine dancing as eager partners take to the floor to dance… the Milonga. Incorporating the basic elements of Tango, Milonga dancing also permits a greater fluidity of legs and body. Movement is normally faster with
less pauses - a kind of rhythmic walking. There are different styles of Milonga: “Melonga Lisa” (Simple Milonga), where the dancer steps on every beat of the music; and “Milonga con traspié”, in which the dancer uses traspiés or contrapasos (changes of weight from one foot to the other and back again in double time or three steps in two beats)
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to interpret the music. This means moves can be danced without having to run fast or use much space. To really loosen up those dancing feet, try a few Galante cocktails and get ready to party Buenos Aires style! To book a table be sure to mention “Milonga” from 11pm and it will be yours for the evening!
London PaleAle Ale- -BORN BORN Greenwich. Greenwich. LIVES London. London Pale LIVES London. CRAFT Brewer Alastair Hook followsaatwo two century century old with Californian & Kentish CRAFT Brewer Alastair Hook follows oldtradition tradition with Californian & Kentish “Goldings” hops, for this uniquely refreshing ale. LOVES Indian food or English cheese. “Goldings” hops, for this uniquely refreshing ale. LOVES Indian food or English cheese. Unlike most beers, Meantime matures for longer and
London Pale Alelonger - possible BORN Greenwich. LIVES London. Unlikeremains most beers, Meantime matures and unpasteurised to ensure the for fullest flavour. meantimebrewing.com remainsCRAFT unpasteurised ensure the follows fullest possible flavour. Brewer to Alastair Hook a two century old tradition withmeantimebrewing.com Californian & Kentish “Goldings” hops, for this uniquely refreshing ale. LOVES Indian food or English cheese.
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CUTTING EDGE Gaucho will be serving cutting-edge cocktails in the Royal Salute Bar
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l 25ml Chivas 12
l 250ml Chivas 12
l 235ml Chivas 12
l 25ml Martini sweet vermouth
l 15ml Dubonnet
l 100ml cloudy apple juice
l 25ml Cherry Heering
l 2 dashes orange bitters
l 25ml lemonade
l 25ml freshly squeezed
l Stir/strain – cocktail glass –
l 5ml elderflower cordial
orange juice l Shake/strain – cocktail glass – orange zest
cherry garnish
l Apple slice garnish l Build/highball glass
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rom pop-ups to Michelin stars, Brick Lane to Brixton, London boasts the best restaurants featuring cuisine from all over the world. However, choosing where to dine and snagging a table at the latest restaurant opening can sometimes prove difficult. Be flexible on time If dining at the newest opening is your fix, then consider broadening your desired seating time. Many restaurant will seat as early as 5.30pm and as late as 10.00pm. Do your homework If you are venturing somewhere new for that special meal, make sure you read up on the restaurant first to ensure you (and your guests) are happy with your choice, that it works for your budget and that you’re pleased with the menu. A quick visit to a restaurant’s toptable page will show diner reviews, menus and even dish photos. Be smart about transport Off to a late start? Remember to notify the restaurant if you’ll be arriving late so you don’t lose your booking. Citymapper is a
fantastic new app which helps navigate London transport to get you to the restaurant on time. Don’t be afraid to make a special request If you want to impress during your meal and make it a memorable experience, put in a special request upon booking. Are you celebrating? Tell the restaurant. Do you want that table by the window – go ahead and ask! Take advantage of special offers There are plenty of deals to be found at top restaurants, especially if you can be flexible on date and time. When searching on toptable you can filter by special offers to see if any strike your fancy. Use a toptable app to make a last minute booking If you are already out and about and haven’t made dinner plans, simply use one of the toptable mobile apps to search for availability near you and make an instantly confirmed booking right from your mobile phone.
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he association has handpicked a variety of operators to assure you will be able to find your dream riding holiday. From galloping across the Pampas to riding alongside Africa’s majestic game species or watching your family swim horses bareback in a Waterberg lake. Whether you are a professional rider or a family of mixed ability, we have the right destination for you.
The association’s entrance criteria is based on quality assurance, reputation and safety. We have selected operators who have consistently excelled in this field. Each establishment is owner run, has a proven track record of excellence and has been in the industry for over 20 years. The result is a worldwide collection of reputable horsemen and women providing exceptional rides with outstanding horses.
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Our polo players represent their continents in a battle of the dishes: Europe vs. Latin America. What side are you on?
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TEAM ENGLAND
Chosen by Jamie Morrison 8 Goal Captain
BEEF AND SMOKED PEPPER SAUCE Chimichurri relish GRILLED BREAST OF CORN FED CHICKEN Spinach and herbed potato purée
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Chosen by Nachos Figueras 6 Goal Captain
LOBSTER EMPANADAS White truffle cream, onion, Torrontés and tomato salsa BIFE DE CHORIZO Aberdeen Angus sirloin, salsa criolla, chips or mixed salad DULCE DE LECHE FLAN Coconut crumble and caramel sauce
PINEAPPLE CARPACCIO Crème fraîche
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TAKE NOTE After over five centuries of winemaking tradition, Argentina has established itself as one of the world’s foremost producers of top quality wines. Gaucho’s Director of Wine Phil Crozier guides you through some of the best that winemaking has to offer
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Estate 1 Colome Torrontes
Torrontes is the emblematic grape varietal of Northern Argentina, and is fast becoming a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Very aromatic, fresh and clean with grapefruit peel, lychee and elderflower and a clean, fresh finish.
Reserva 3 Tapiz Chardonna This Chardonnay is a great example of high altitude winemaking. From San Pablo, high up in Uco Valley in Mendoza, this fresh and mineral wine benefits from ten months in oak, but the integration of the oak in the wine supports the fruit, rather than overwhelming it. If you think that you are tired of Chardonnay, try this and think again.
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Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon This new winery in Alto Agrelo, the highest point in Lujรกn de Cuyo, has hit the ground running and is producing fantastic quality wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is often overlooked in favour of Malbec, but Argentina can produce great quality. Lots of ripe cassis, menthol and leathery tones, rich and smooth in the mouth and fresh on the finish.
Humberto Canale 4 Gran Reserva Pinot Noir From the region of the Rio Negro, this Pinot Noir exemplifies why this cool climate area is so suited to this grape. From old vines, this oak aged Pinot Noir is fresh and delicate, with earthy tones of cranberry and crunchy raspberry, smooth on the palate with racy acidity and a fine, long finish; a very grown-up Pinot Noir.
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Cheval des Andes is a joint partnership between the famous Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de Los Andes in Argentina. Pierre Lurton, winemaker of Cheval Blanc, went to Argentina in the early 1990s where he was impressed by the vineyards in Las Compuertas, one of the best regions in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. The current vintage, 2007, is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, in the true Bordeaux style. Rich and opulent with ripe black fruits and a touch of minerality, this is a very elegant wine, which will reward ageing for many years.
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Trapiche 9Syrah Oak Cask
This wine is from the small region of San Rafael, which lies around 200km south east of Mendoza. The climate here is warm, so the wines have a very ripe feel to them. This Malbec is one of the best examples of warmer climate wine, with essence of raisins and prune on the nose, infused with sweet spice and bitter chocolate. Elegant and plummy, with dense chocolate and coffee vanilla in the mouth, and an extraordinarily smooth finish.
Syrah needs a warm climate, and so is ideally suited to the eastern side of Mendoza, especially in the district of Cruz de Piedra, home to many old vineyards, some dating back more than 100 years. Very ripe black fruits, leathery notes with kirsch and pepper spice, this has an intensity that belies its price. Sweet in the mouth, rich on the palate and a smooth finish. One of the great Argentine Syrahs.
Single 7 Terrazas Vineyard Malbec Winemaker Nicolas d’Audebert, of Terrazas and Cheval des Andes, is the architect of the single vineyard Malbec from an old and beautiful vineyard in Las Compuertas. The 2008 is a great example of the intoxicating complexity of old vine Malbec. Rich and silky, with violets and sticky black fruits, it has a hint of sweet spice and anise and a soft and velvety finish.
Norton 8 Privada Blend
Mauricio 10 Lorca Poetico
Derived from the Bordeaux blend, this wine has been adapted to become an Argentinian classic. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot, this infusion has now become the most used combination in Argentina. Norton was one of the first wineries to make a premium blend for export, and the Privada Blend is one of the many wines that have enjoyed an uninterrupted special place on the wine list at Gaucho. Ripe black fruits, sweet vanilla and toasty oak with firm tannins and structure, a soft mouth-feel and seamless finish.
Mauricio Lorca is one of the great young winemakers of Argentina. His vineyards lie in the Vista Flores district, to the south of the Uco Valley. The region’s cool climate is good for Viognier, as it keeps the grapes fresh, while allowing plenty of sunlight, which this grape loves. Only 50 per cent of this wine was put in oak, which gives weight and body to the wine, the other half expressing the apricot and lime freshness that gives Viognier its heady character.
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Bianchi 6Malbec ‘Particular’
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From the rich Malbecs of Mendoza to the aromatic Torrontes of Salta, Wines of Argentina presents a selection of Argentina’s finest wineries. The current sweetheart of the winemaking world, the superb quality and diversity of Argentina’s wineries justify an internationally outstanding reputation as a world player in the wine industry. The wineries featuring in our wine lounge today are...
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alpamanta www.alpamanta.com
bodega chacra www.bodegachacra.com
cuarto dominio www.cuartodominio.com
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bodegas salentein www.bodegassalentein.com Imported by:
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Decorum Vintners admin@decvin.com
Lea and Sandeman charles@leaandsandeman.co.uk
Salentein info@bodegassalentein.com
Enotria info@enotria.co.uk
Alta Vista www.altavistawines.com
bodegas la guarda www.bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
diamandes www.diamandes.com
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carlos pulenta vistalba www.carlospulentawines.com
Cockburn & Campbell sarah.joll@wellsandyoungs. co.uk
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
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Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
atamisque www.atamisque.com
bodega septima www.dodegaseptima.com
catena www.catenawines.com
domaine bousquet www.domainebousquet.com
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Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
Codorniu
Bibendum sales@bibendum-wine.co.uk
Domaine Bousquet lreynaud(at)domaine bousquet.com
bianchi www.bianchiwine.com
bodega tapiz www.bodega-tapiz.com.ar
colomÉ www.bodegacolome.com
domaine vistalba www.domainevistalba.com
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Liberty Wines sales.admin@libertywines.co.uk
HispaMerchants sales@hispamerchants.com
Liberty Wines sales.admin@libertywines.co.uk
Roberson enquiries@robersonwine.com
codorniu.uk@codorniu.co.uk
Enotria info@enotria.co.uk
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domingo hermanos www.domingomolina.com.ar
dona paula www.donapaula.com
familiar schroeder www.familiaschroeder.com
finca la anita www.fincadoncarlos.com
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HispaMerchants info@domingomolina.com.ar
Hallgarten sales@hallgartendruitt.co.uk
Ellis of Richmond info@ellis-wines.co.uk
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
dominio del plata www.dominiodelplata.com/ar
El Porvenir de cafayate www.elporvenirdecafayate.com
finca decero www.decero.com
finca sophenia www.sophenia.com.ar
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Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
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Alliance Wines marketing@alliancewine.co.uk
Ellis of Richmond info@ellis-wines.co.uk
don cristobal www.doncristobal.net
familia zuccardi www.familiazuccardi.com
finca flichman www.flichman.com.ar
foster www.bodegafoster.com
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Jackson Nugent enquiries@jacksonnugent.co.uk
Alliance Wines marketing@alliancewine.co.uk
Berkmann info@berkmann.co.uk
Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
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HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
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humberto canale www.bodegahcanale.com
lurton www.lurton.com
michel torino www.micheltorino.com.ar
son vida www.sonvida.es
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Enotria info@enotria.co.uk
Roberson enquiries@robersonwine.com
Hallgarten sales@hallgartendruitt.co.uk
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
kaiken www.kaikenwines.com
manos negras www.manosnegras.com.ar
norton www.norton.com.ar
terrazas de los andes www.terrazasdelosandes.com
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Coe Vintners info@coevintners.com
Coe Vintners info@coevintners.com
Berkmann info@berkmann.co.uk
LVMH enquiries@LVMH.co.uk
Lagarde www.lagarde.com.ar
marguery www.marguerywines.com
nqn www.bodeganqn.com.ar
trapiche www.trapiche.com.ar
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Coe Vintners info@coevintners.com
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
Coe Vintners info@coevintners.com
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
las moras www.fincalasmoras.com
masi www.masi.it
riglos www.bodegariglos.com
viÑa cobos www.vinacobos.com
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Charlie Richards customer.services@ halewood-int.com
Berkmann info@berkmann.co.uk
Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
Alliance Wines marketing@alliancewine.co.uk
luigi bosca www.luigibosca.com.ar
mendel www.mendel.com.ar
santa faustina www.santafaustinawinery.com
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walter bressia www.bressiabodega.com/ walter
H&H Bancroft sales@bancroftwines.com
HispaMerchants bodegaslaguarda@ bodegaslaguarda.com.ar
Las Bodegas sales@lasbodegas.co.uk
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THE PERFECT STEAK
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The Perfect
steak The journey behind Gaucho’s beautiful beef
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t all begins in the heartlands of Argentina, on the pampas, where Gaucho’s quality controllers select the best from 43 carefully selected local farms. A wet aging process lasting around 35 days during shipping, means that by the time the beef reaches the plate it is richer, more succulent and tender. Crucially, all the meat is cooked in a uniform method that was devised by Gaucho’s Master Griller.
Tira de Ancho Rib-eye
Picaña Rump cap
Lomo fillet
This cut is incredibly juicy with lots of flavour and is delicious with traditional Argentinian chimichurri (made from fresh parsley, Spanish onion, red pepper, aji molido, sherry vinegar and corn oil). At Gaucho it is thinly cut and flash grilled. Recommended Wine Match: Humberto Canale Pinot Noir
Chorizo sirloin
A tender and succulent cut, the Chorizo cut also boasts a delicious belt of juicy crackling. This classic cut handles being grilled from medium rare, all the way up to well done, as the belt of crackling keeps it nice and moist whilst cooking. Recommended Wine Match: Riglos Cabernet Sauvignon
The perfect steak to share, the Tira de Ancho is spiral cut and slowly grilled with chimichurri. This is one of the most popular cuts at Gaucho. The cut is spiralled out and slowly grilled, so one end is juicy skirt and the other tender sirloin. Recommended Wine Match: Zuccardo Q Tempranillo
The Lomo is the most tender and delicate cut of beef – the opposite of the rump, it is not a working muscle, so it is incredibly soft and tender with a subtle flavour. The meat is so tender, you could actually cut it with a spoon! Recommended Wine Match: Terrazas de los Andes Malbec
Entraña Fina specialist cut
A popular specialist cut, this steak is marbled with fat, with a succulent thin skirt – it’s very juicy, with a strong distinctive flavour, so if rib-eye is your steak of choice, then this is definitely a cut for you to try. Recommended Wine Match: Mauricio Lorca Opalo Malbec
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THE BASICS Rump Cuadril (rump) – the leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour Picaña (Rump cap) – incredibly juicy and full of flavour; great with chimichurri
Sirloin Chorizo (sirloin) – tender and succulent cut, with a belt of juicy crackling Asado de Chorizo – great for sharing; marinated in aji molido (ground red pepper), smoked garlic, parsley, olive oil
Rib Eye Ancho (rib eye) – delicately marbled throughout for a superb, full-bodied flavour Tira de Ancho – to share; spiral cut, slowly grilled with chimichurri
Fillet Lomo (fillet) – the most tender and delicate cut Medallion – eye of the lomo Chateaubriand – centre cut lomo
Specialist cuts Entraña Fina – marbled succulent thin skirt; very juicy, with a strong distinctive flavour Media Luna Vacio – half moon of tender flank steak; marinated in Churrasco marinade for 24-48 hours
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