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"Our Christmas baskets are famous because they are highly personalized. We make them with great care. It is not an industrial process. They are not better or worse, they are different."

does not hesitate to explain to a client the virtues of any of her products as soon as she notices her interest when entering the establishment.

for it.

And it does so without detracting from anyone, but knowing why each product that occupies a space on its shelves at Calle de Ayala, 24 stands out. "We work on other types of needs. At Mantequerías Bravo you can design your own gift box among more than 10,000 articles. That's why I think we have that recognition," he says.

That is the great advantage of having a business with "traditional and quality service" established by his grandfather,

, in 1931. "Our way of working allows us to

", summarizes.

Elena Bravo

.

She had to face the pandemic - they closed for two weeks for the first time in her history - but now she celebrates the return to normality.

"The pandemic has encouraged us to cook and now we spend more time analyzing what we eat.

and we have encouraged ourselves to learn a little more about everything. For this reason, when you try balsamic vinegar or a truffle, you want to know more," he says.

In his establishment,

.

"Of course, because we only sell 100% acorn-fed Iberico, but also because our cutters do magic with their knives," he points out.

of different origins and oils

have always been top sellers .

"Like the turkey breast with truffle, which we cut so thin it's almost transparent and addictive," he points out.

Spanish wines and champagne are in high demand, but "the great champion of the year" has been premium tequila.

In the liquid question, "without a doubt, Spanish wines and champagne", although there is an evident tendency to discover French and Italian references.

All in all,

: Casa Dragones, Allaire, Clase Azul, the best of Don Julio (like the 1942) and Dobel Diamante.

The label of "being a benchmark" in Madrid considers it, more than a responsibility, "a super pride".

"I think about it many times when I get home.

. Or when I see that an item has entered the store and then others add it to theirs," he says. .

They were "the first and only" to sell Pol Roger champagne.

's favorite sparkling wine

"has always had a special place in our store for this reason, and we still find it outstanding," he boasts.

In wines, they were the first to bet on large-format bottles -up to 27 liters!- from prestigious wineries.

In addition, recent spicy additions (from brava sauce to honey) or smoked (butter, gildas, cheeses) triumph.

But what excites Bravo the most is when "a youngster walks in looking for something and has a very limited budget.

. "

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