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- Spain
- Ribera del Duero
Regarded as Spain's 'First Growth', this is a truley amazing and highly sought after wine. Released in 2000 this is a blend of the best wine from the ... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Ribera del Duero
Regarded as Spain's 'First Growth', this is a truley amazing and highly sought after wine. Released in 2000 this is a blend of the best wine from the ... Read More -
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- Spain
- Ribeira Sacra
- Amandi
Vineyards with northwest orientation that yield grapes with great freshness & acidity, resulting in an extremely complex wine with a unique identity n... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Ribeira Sacra
- Amandi
Vineyards with northwest orientation that yield grapes with great freshness & acidity, resulting in an extremely complex wine with a unique identity n... Read More -
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- Spain
- Aragon
- Calatayud
High altitude Chardonnay from vineyards at 8-900m, 30 year old vines, hand harvesting & three weeks of battonage (lees stirring). Intense aromas of ap... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Aragon
- Calatayud
High altitude Chardonnay from vineyards at 8-900m, 30 year old vines, hand harvesting & three weeks of battonage (lees stirring). Intense aromas of ap... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
- Rioja Alta
Ripe dark cherry, fuschia rim. High aromatic intensity, pomegranate & violet aromas. Juicy, bold with polished tannins & vibrant acidity. Predominance... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
- Rioja Alta
Ripe dark cherry, fuschia rim. High aromatic intensity, pomegranate & violet aromas. Juicy, bold with polished tannins & vibrant acidity. Predominance... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Bursting with bright red fruit, this young Tempranillo shows vibrant notes of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. Light-bodied and fresh, it's crisp an... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Bursting with bright red fruit, this young Tempranillo shows vibrant notes of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. Light-bodied and fresh, it's crisp an... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Ripe red fruit, vanilla, and subtle spice aromas. On the palate, it's smooth and balanced, with soft tannins, integrated oak, and a lingering finish. ... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Ripe red fruit, vanilla, and subtle spice aromas. On the palate, it's smooth and balanced, with soft tannins, integrated oak, and a lingering finish. ... 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- Origin
- 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
Brilliant, pale straw yellow in colour with greenish hues. Fruity, varietal bouquet with a fresh mouthfeel and good balance. Read More- Origin
- 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
- Rioja
An excellent Gran Reserva Rioja which seduces you with expressive aromas of black fruit, leather and cedar that carry onto a wonderfully rounded palat... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
An excellent Gran Reserva Rioja which seduces you with expressive aromas of black fruit, leather and cedar that carry onto a wonderfully rounded palat... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Made from the best, 20-year-old Tempranillo grapes of the acclaimed Urbina estate, this stunning Rioja expresses intense aromas and flavours of dark b... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Made from the best, 20-year-old Tempranillo grapes of the acclaimed Urbina estate, this stunning Rioja expresses intense aromas and flavours of dark b... Read More -
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- Spain
- Catalunya
- Priorat
A stunning, full-bodied and creamy white from Priorat. Aromas of white fruit, roasted cedar and hints of dried fruit evolve into a round palate filled... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Catalunya
- Priorat
A stunning, full-bodied and creamy white from Priorat. Aromas of white fruit, roasted cedar and hints of dried fruit evolve into a round palate filled... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Tempranillo richness, ripe dark fruit, hints of vanilla and spice, structured tannins, well-integrated oak and a lingering, velvety finish. A beautifu... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Tempranillo richness, ripe dark fruit, hints of vanilla and spice, structured tannins, well-integrated oak and a lingering, velvety finish. A beautifu... Read More -
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- Spain
- Bierzo
Plenty of ripe yellow and orchard fruit on the nose with lovely sweet apple and pear fruit on the palate with an elegant, mineral note on the long ref... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Bierzo
Plenty of ripe yellow and orchard fruit on the nose with lovely sweet apple and pear fruit on the palate with an elegant, mineral note on the long ref... Read More -
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- Spain
- Toro
Cherry colour with garnet rim. Expressive aroma, floral, fresh fruit & sweet spice with a similar palate with sweet tannins Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Toro
Cherry colour with garnet rim. Expressive aroma, floral, fresh fruit & sweet spice with a similar palate with sweet tannins Read More -
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- Spain
- Bierzo
Cherry red in colour, with hints of fresh fruit and graphite. Its passage through the mouth is bold, sharp, sweet and long. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Bierzo
Cherry red in colour, with hints of fresh fruit and graphite. Its passage through the mouth is bold, sharp, sweet and long. Read More -
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- Spain
- Navarra
Complex nose of preserved pineapple, apricot, quince, orange peel & rosemary honey. Classical barrel-ageing notes of vanilla, fresh-toasted almonds & ... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Navarra
Complex nose of preserved pineapple, apricot, quince, orange peel & rosemary honey. Classical barrel-ageing notes of vanilla, fresh-toasted almonds & ... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Fresh and vibrant, this pale straw wine shows citrus zest, white flowers, and ripe stone fruit. Crisp freshness lifts notes of pear and peach, finishi... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Fresh and vibrant, this pale straw wine shows citrus zest, white flowers, and ripe stone fruit. Crisp freshness lifts notes of pear and peach, finishi... Read More -
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- Spain
- Penedes
A fresh crisp Cava made by Oscar Barrado in his cellars at the Masia Puigmolto winery in Penedes, the heart of the Cava region. A classic blend of Mac... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Penedes
A fresh crisp Cava made by Oscar Barrado in his cellars at the Masia Puigmolto winery in Penedes, the heart of the Cava region. A classic blend of Mac... Read More -
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- Spain
- Gallicia
- Rias Baixas
Bright straw-yellow Albariño with vibrant freshness and a textured body. Grapefruit and stone fruit notes meet creamy, buttery tones. A salty finish ... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Gallicia
- Rias Baixas
Bright straw-yellow Albariño with vibrant freshness and a textured body. Grapefruit and stone fruit notes meet creamy, buttery tones. A salty finish ... Read More -
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- Spain
Lightand refreshing, with delicate aromas of green apple, pear and citrus. The palate is crisp nd fresh. Perfect for easy, everyday drinking. Read More- Origin
- Spain
Lightand refreshing, with delicate aromas of green apple, pear and citrus. The palate is crisp nd fresh. Perfect for easy, everyday drinking. Read More -
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- Spain
- Penedès
Zesty wild red and cherry fruits abound in this lively Cava made by Oscar Barrado. It has a toasty, generous, even a slight sweet finish that leave yo... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Penedès
Zesty wild red and cherry fruits abound in this lively Cava made by Oscar Barrado. It has a toasty, generous, even a slight sweet finish that leave yo... Read More
Styles of Wine
Rioja and Ribera del Duero produce some of the world's finest red wines and are strictly regulated. The terms joven, crianza, reserva and gran reserva refer to how long the wine has been aged before release - in oak barrels and the bottle - and each has a markedly different style. Cava is produced in various pockets throughout Spain but the bulk comes out of Catalonia in the north. The Cava wineries are very modern but use the same traditional techniques as Champagne. Navarra is well known for its rosés and Galicia is the home of excellent whites that go perfectly with the seafood of the district.
Key Varieties
International vines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and even Gewürztraminer have all been successfully grown in Northern Spain, but it is the traditional grape varieties that hold the greatest interest. Tempranillo is the star, but Garnacha, Cariñena (known as Grenache and Carignan in France) and Graciano are other marvellous reds and Albariño, Godello and Viura are whites that are capable of greatness.
Climate and Topography
The region is wide and diverse, hence the variety of wines. Weather coming in off the Atlantic is the influence on Galicia, whilst the warmer Mediterranean holds sway over Catalonia. In-between these two districts there's more variety still, especially in height and temperature, and conditions will vary vastly from one year to another. The wines of Ribera del Duero, for example, will be predominantly Tempranillo in drier years but Cabernet Sauvignon when it is wet. Other than to say that they allow for excellent wines, it is impossible to generalize about the climate and conditions of Northern Spain.
