Spain
Recent years have seen the emergence of a new wave of Spanish wine, which reflects the country’s diversity. The modernisation that swept through the wine regions in the 1990s brought a new generation of dynamic winemakers, significant investment, innovative techniques, international grape varieties and a radical move towards the fruit-driven wine styles favoured in international markets.
Spain is a country of tremendous diversity, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage that vies with France and Italy to be the number-one wine producer in the world. The climate and geography of the country (its dramatic mountain chains and vast central plateau in particular), play a fundamental role in defining Spain’s regional diversity and the many varied wine styles it produces.
In northwest Spain the lush green valleys of Galicia and the Atlantic coast give rise to the name España Verde. This region specialises in zesty and aromatic, white wines that include those made from the Albariño and Godello grapes, as well as aromatic red wines made from the Mencía grape.
In Northern Central Spain the Duero River Valley wine region encompasses the wine production area of Castilla y León. This region is notable for the crisp, mineral, white wines of Rueda made primarily from the Verdejo grape and the bold Tempranillo reds of Ribera del Duero and Toro.
Snaking between the Sierra de Cantábria mountains and the Sierra Demanda, the River Ebro and its tributaries have helped carve out vineyards that have been celebrated for at least two centuries. The regions of La Rioja and Navarra are found in the Ebro River Valley wine region where it is the black Tempranillo grape which is king. Navarra is a region renowned for the quality of its rosado (rosé) wines made with the Garnacha (Grenache) grape. The Ebro River Valley region also produces very good white wines made from the Viura (Macabeo) grape.
The “tabletop” that represents the central plateau or Meseta is the inner plateau of Spain which is home to the capital city, Madrid. This is an enormous wine producing region that produces nearly half of all the wine in Spain and is a source of some of the best value red wines the country has to offer, including those made of Garnacha, Tempranillo and increasingly Petit Verdot.
The Mediterranean Coast wine region spans the eastern coast of Spain from its northern border with France to the border with Andalucía in the south. Within this vast expanse a wide variety of world-class wines are appearing in places such as Priorat and Montsant as well as more established areas such as Penedés and Cava, the most famous sparkling wine in the world after Champagne.
The Andalucía region of southwestern Spain is home to the world famous fine wines of Sherry, which takes its name from the town of Jerez and also the dessert style wines of Montilla-Moriles (DO). With the Canary Island’s in the Atlantic and the Balearics lying in the middle of the Mediterranean, the Islands of Spain offer a wide range of wine styles from Listan Negro-based reds to dessert wines made with Moscatel.
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Sánchez Romate Cardenal Mendoza Angêlus Orange Liqueur
£45.00
Cardenal Mendoza Angêlus Liqueur is the latest conception from the famed Sánchez Romate Winery...Read More...
Sánchez Romate Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
£60.00
An exceptional Brandy de Jerez, aged for an average of 15 years in sherry casks...Read More...
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Vega Sicilia Alión Ribera del Duero 2018
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An intense, fleshy & complex wine but with Alión's hallmark elegance and succulence...Read More...
Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero 2012
£345.00
A world-renowned icon & the flagship wine of Vega Sicilia...Read More...
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Vega Sicila Valbuena 5º 2017
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Aged over 5 winters Valbuena is the purest expression of Tinto Fino in Vega Sicilia...Read More...
Álvaro Palacios Gratallops Vi di Vila 2019
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An elegant red wine with wonderful depth & concentration from Priorat icon Álvaro Palacios...Read More...
Valdaya Mirum 2018
From £54.00
Opulent, silky & supremely elegant Mirum is considered one of the great wines of Spain...Read More...
Valdaya Ribera del Duero 2019
From £34.00
An elegant, silky-smooth, pure Tinto Fino from high altitude vineyards in Ribera...Read More...
Lustau Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Sherry
£22.00
Serve slightly chilled as an aperitif or perfect accompanying soups, asparagus & risottos...Read More...
Bodegas Pujanza La Paul Rioja 2017
From £36.00
A Rioja of essence & personality from one of the region's First Growth producers...Read More...
Bodegas Pujanza Valdepoleo Rioja 2019/20
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An impeccable, fresh, vibrant & harmonious Rioja crafted by Carlos San Pedro...Read More...
Finca Martelo Rioja Reserva 2016
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An intensely flavoured site specific Rioja Reserva showing great elegance and poise...Read More...
Palacios Remondo Propiedad Viñas Viejas Rioja 2021
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The flagship red of Palacios Remondo is a silky smooth Grenache of exceptional finesse...Read More...
Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2019
From £19.00
A velvety smooth Rioja Reserva aged for 18 months in new American oak...Read More...
Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2018
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A mature & elegant Rioja Gran Reserva with a concentrated, silky smooth palate & long finish...Read More...
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Rafael Palacios 'Louro do Bolo' Godello 2022
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A blindingly delicious complex & textural white wine made from the indigenous Godello grape...Read More...
El Coto Rioja Rosado 2022
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Spanish rosé bursting with aromas of Strawberry, Raspberry & candied cherries...Read More...
Finca Allende Rioja Rosado 2018
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A delicious Rioja Rosado crafted by famed winemaker Miguel Ángel de Gregorio...Read More...
Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero 2019
From £34.00
Described by Robert Parker as “the hidden jewel of Ribera del Duero"...Read More...
Finca Villacreces Pruno 2021
From £18.00
Hailed as the best Spanish wine under $20 by Robert Parker...Read More...
C.V.N.E. Contino Rioja Reserva 2020
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A high Graciano content gives incredible freshness to this single estate Riojan legend...Read More...
Terroir Sense Fronteres Vèrtebra de la Figuera de Montsant 2021
From £35.00
Made from high-altitude Garnatxa Fina, Vèrtebra has a Pinot-like elegance & purity...Read More...
C.V.N.E Contino Rioja Viña del Olivo 2018
From £62.00
Single Estate Rioja, regarded as one of the best wines of modern Spain...Read More...
C.V.N.E. Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva 2015
From £50.00
One of the finest Rioja's, vintage after vintage Imperial is beautifully elegant & balanced...Read More...