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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Aragones
- Calatayud
Yellow with lemony hints. Aromas of white fruits (melon, peach and apple), which fuse with honey and butter notes. The palate is fleshy and fat, at fi... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Aragones
- Calatayud
Yellow with lemony hints. Aromas of white fruits (melon, peach and apple), which fuse with honey and butter notes. The palate is fleshy and fat, at fi... 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Basque Country
Light, fragrant and delicate; full of green apple, pear and citrus fruit character with a subtle saline note on the end. There is arguably no better w... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Basque Country
Light, fragrant and delicate; full of green apple, pear and citrus fruit character with a subtle saline note on the end. There is arguably no better w... 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
- Navarra
This wine has an attractive bright raspberry pink colour with an intensely aromatic aromas of fruits and flowers. Fresh and fruity in the mouth with a... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Navarra
This wine has an attractive bright raspberry pink colour with an intensely aromatic aromas of fruits and flowers. Fresh and fruity in the mouth with a... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Half bottle of a Joven-style Rioja. Expect a pronounced nose of redcurrant fruit alongside summer berries and soft spice on the palate. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Half bottle of a Joven-style Rioja. Expect a pronounced nose of redcurrant fruit alongside summer berries and soft spice on the palate. Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
White wine from Rioja (half bottle) with a good balance between acidity and fruitiness, accompanied by intense aromas of ripe fruit, citrus and flower... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
White wine from Rioja (half bottle) with a good balance between acidity and fruitiness, accompanied by intense aromas of ripe fruit, citrus and flower... 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- Origin
- 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
Intense black cherry in colour with an attractive, powerful berry-fruit nose and hints of vanilla and spice. Velvety soft with great depth of ripe red... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Intense black cherry in colour with an attractive, powerful berry-fruit nose and hints of vanilla and spice. Velvety soft with great depth of ripe red... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Savoury on the nose with a distinct vanilla oak bouquet. The palate is elegant and attractive with concentrated, ripe fruit and excellent length. The ... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Savoury on the nose with a distinct vanilla oak bouquet. The palate is elegant and attractive with concentrated, ripe fruit and excellent length. The ... Read More -
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- Spain
- Catalunya
- Priorat
A Lovely Spanish red which displays extremely complex and expressive aromas of black cherry, plum, spices and mineral notes. Dense, with a lovely int... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Catalunya
- Priorat
A Lovely Spanish red which displays extremely complex and expressive aromas of black cherry, plum, spices and mineral notes. Dense, with a lovely int... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
Light gold in colour. Aromas of white flowers, butterscotch, banoffee pie, dried mangoes, papaya and spices. A weighty palate showing great length and... Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
Light gold in colour. Aromas of white flowers, butterscotch, banoffee pie, dried mangoes, papaya and spices. A weighty palate showing great length and... 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.
