Creating an authentic tapas experience can be a priceless gift, especially with the choice items in a Terry’s Selection’s gift basket. With these on hand, a tapas feast can be easily whipped up, with a premium selection of nibbles and pintxos effortlessly prepared so there’s more time to relax and converse.

Cosas de Picar or Finger Foods

SERPIS is one of the leading brand names in olives, combining flavor with a tradition of anchovy-stuffed olives dating back to the 1920s. Even today, SERPIS boasts of more stuffing than any other olives in the market. A can of SERPIS Green Olives Gran Selection Stuffed with Anchovies is priced at P280.

The firm and fleshy texture of green olives makes them ideal for stuffing. Combined with crunchy Rioverde gherkins and a mild vinegar dressing, these Rioverde Green Olives Stuffed with Baby Gherkins make for the ideal aperitif for holiday get-togethers. Each jar costs P275.

Amanida Black Kalamata Olives with Spanish Marinade are the most delicate and well-known olive variety in the world, prepared with a special marinade. They are the only olives in the world to have obtained the top qualification by the most prestigious iTQi award. Each jar is priced at P430.

The Cheese Plate

Made with raw Manchego sheep milk and aged for 4 to 5 months, this tart and tasty Artequeso Manchego Semicurado Six Months intensifies with maturation. Tempting and totally irresistible, a 500-gram wedge costs P1,750.

These mini breadsticks with a crunchy exterior, delicate center, and the aroma of freshly-baked bread are a staple of Spanish tapas culture. Best paired with cheese or spreads, Picos Camperos are available for P215.

The Meat

This Alejandro Chorizo Classic Natural is vacuum-packed in a string or horseshoe shape. These sausages are flavored with paprika, salt and spices, creating that special savory taste. Each pack costs P545.

Made with acorn-fed Iberian pork loin and pork shoulder, this Señorío de Montanera Sobrasada 100% Ibérico Bellota is marinated with salt, sweet and spicy paprika, and garlic for a satisfying bite. Each package costs P1,300.

One of Spain's finest brands, the Cinco Jotas Jamón Ibérico de Bellota 100% Boneless is an incredible cured ham made from free-range, acorn-fed pork, the ultimate luxury for jamón. Cured for over two years, thin slices of this delectable ham glisten with beneficial fats that are the key to its profound, complex flavor. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is the pride of Spain. One 100-gram pack costs P1,990.

The Seafood

From smoked wild herrings, this Avruga Pescaviar is endowed with an exquisite flavor and an intense aroma. Avruga has got the extraordinary look of caviar, an intense and bright black color and a delicious smoky taste. Each jar is priced at P840.

In 1891, Bernardo Ortiz de Zarate founded Conservas Ortiz in Vizcaya, Spain. Since then, five generations have overseen the family business and continue to advance the artisanal and traditional fishing and processing techniques of Bernardo. Today, Conservas Ortiz is one of the most recognized labels in the world for tuna, anchovies, and other specialty canned fish. New to the Ortiz line, these beautiful hand-cleaned Ortiz Sardines in Olive Oil Premium are fried in olive oil and hand packed into glass jars, priced at P520.

The Wines

La Guita is the leading name for Manzanilla, the perfect accompaniment for a tapas spread of ham, cheese, preserves, and patés. This wine is made from 100% Palomino grapes grown in one of the most prestigious vineyard areas of Sanlúcar, Spain and aged using the traditional Sanlúcar de Barrameda system of criaderas and solera in the Pago Sanlúcar Viejo and Misericordia wineries. The result is a wine of superior quality with an outstandingly smooth palate, with a bottle costing only P985.

This Marqués de Cáceres, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2010 is a much-lauded wine with 91 points from both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast. Even the esteemed Juan Carlos de Terry of Terry’s Selection agrees that this is an exquisite bottle boasting complex and rich flavors done in a classic style and made only in the best vintages. Each bottle is priced at P2,215.

La Vendimia represents the quality potential of Spanish jovens or wines aged for less than six month in oak barrels. Made by famed Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios, La Vendimia Grupo Álvaro Palacios is a blend of Spain’s two original varietals, Tempranillo and Garnacha. Perfect for those who are looking for a fresh and ready to drink wine, each bottle is priced at P990.

The Sweets

One of Spain's leading turrón brands, El Almendro Alicante Hard Turrón contains at least 60% almonds. This premium quality Spanish hard almond and honey brittle in a gift box is priced at P730.

This single origin Blanxart Philippines Dark Chocolate 71% Organic is made from organic and fair trade sourced cacao beans from the Philippines. Since 1954, Blanxart has been making chocolate in its small factory in Barcelona, still using traditional Spanish methods. Blanxart adds only real sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla to create one of the best quality chocolates in the world. Each bar is available for P415.

Terry’s Selection has branches in Pasong Tamo Extension, Ortigas Center, and Salcedo Village. Find out more at www.terryselection.com.

Photographs by Berwin Coroza. Styled by Butchie Peña