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Spain has many claims to fame when it comes to wine: Europe's highest vineyards, the world's best-selling sparkling wine in Cava and, in Sherry, a venerable fortified wine enjoying a well-earned renaissance. It is the home of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, world-renowned wine regions, and Spain is planted with a greater area of vines than any other country in the world. Yet these names and statistics only hint at a viniculture both traditional and dynamic, where native and international grapes are treated in the most modern of ways to capture their essence. Spanish wine is now achieving variety, excellence and style.
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- Manzanilla
- Jerez
- Spain
Very delicate and dry. the nose is creamy with exotic almond notes which leads on to a tangy, nutty palate and a complex, refreshing finish. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Elegant on the nose with aromas of plum and vanilla. Well-structured and very pleasant to drink. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
This is a bold, full-bodied Rioja with a pronounced nose of punchy red fruit, vanilla and spice. More of the same on the palate, leading into a long a... Read More -
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- Spain
- La Mancha
A soft and delicate red wine with notes of raspberry jam and dark red fruit with a mild hint of spice and a long finish. Read More -
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- Spain
- Tierra de Castilla
- La Mancha
Powerful black cherry, cassis and dark plum notes on both the nose and the palate are joined with slight crispiness of lime on the finish. Read More -
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- Spain
- Catalunya
- Tarragona
A delightly soft and vibrant red wine with soft cheery fruits. Very well-balanced and easy to drink. Read More -
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- Spain
- Catalunya
- Tarragona
A cracking white wine with notes of limey acidity and a clean mouthfeel. An easy-drinking white offering a fresh and lively finish. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Brilliant, pale straw yellow in colour with greenish hues. Fruity, varietal bouquet with a fresh mouthfeel and good balance. Read More -
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- Spain
Pale and dry with plenty of character, this works well as an aperitif of with seafood. Read More -
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- Spain
A sherry of incredible complexity and quality, the palate is full of tangy orange peel amongst a plethora of other flavour and a dry finish. Read More -
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- Spain
It is clean and bright with an intense golden color. With very intense nose and nuances of biological aging such as nuts and grains, this wine also sh... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Elegant red wine with hints of liquorice and dark fruit both on the nose and the palate. Well-structured and easy to drink thanks to a low level of ta... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A bright ruby-red in colour with shades of violet, typical in its youth. The aroma is open and fruity with light touches of vanilla and other spices. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
As Rioja goes, this is a very light and approachable style. It has a ripe cherry fruit character which combines well with savoury and spicy notes to c... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Aromas of blackberries and raspberries are supported by hints of hazelnuts and spices. Deep flavour paired with a medium to full-bodied structure evol... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
An intense nose full of aromatic complexity with ripe red fruit and a rich roasted character. Subtle spice is present on the palate with some liquoric... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A velvety and well-structured red Rioja with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrants and cherry), toasted cinnamon, caramelised toffee and butter. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A traditional-style Rioja with aromas of black and red fruit paired with juicy plum and strawberry flavours. Silky smooth, yet complex red wine. Read More
History
The vine arrived in Spain on the ships of the Phoenicians long before it took root in the soil of France. The Greeks made wine on the Mediterranean coast and the Romans intensified the process to quench the thirst of its legions. The Moors brought the knowledge of distillation, which aided the export of sherry, but cultivated grapes mainly as food. Spanish viticulture prospered for a short time in the nineteenth century when the phylloxera plague fanned out across Europe, but the root-eating insect managed to cross the Pyrenees and wrought havoc here as well. Only recently, with the fall of Franco and entry to the EU, has Spain begun to realise its enormous potential.
The Classification System
Spain, remarkably, has devised a system of classification that is actively seeking to rival the French in complexity. The Denominación de Origen (DO) is the standard classification of a quality wine, but there are two higher and three lower levels in use. All have been designed for the benefit of the consumer and once understood are an invaluable guide to the wine.
Climate and Topography
Spain is very varied in its climate and topography, having a great diversity of warm and cool, wet and dry, and high- and low-altitude vineyards. This allows a vast range of styles to be produced for local and, increasingly, international enjoyment.
The Wines of Today
Outside of Rioja, which has long enjoyed a fine reputation and an export market to match, Spain only recently awoke to its own vast potential. Realisation began with the fall of Franco's government and the country's integration back into Europe. Ideas and expertise were encouraged in the 1980s and helped to develop ambition and excellence. Increased investment and regulation of standards are ensuring that Spain is consistently producing a suite of world class wines. Even Sherry, so maligned and unfashionable, has recaptured the qualities that once made it so popular. Spain is a country to explore for the old and the new.
