
Spanish Wine
A passion for the land, as seen through the glass
Known for bold reds, crisp whites, easy-drinking rosés, distinctive sparkling, and fortified wines, Spain has embraced international varieties and wine styles while continuing to place primary emphasis on its own native grapes. Though the country’s climate is diverse, it is generally hot and dry. In the center of the country lies a vast, arid plateau known as the Meseta Central, characterized by extremely hot summers and frequent drought.
Rioja is Spain’s best-known region, where earthy, age-worthy Spanish reds are made from Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache). Rioja also produces rich, nutty whites from the local Viura grape.
Ribera del Duero is gaining ground for Spanish wines with its single varietal Tempranillo wines, recognized for their concentration of fruit and opulence. Priorat, a sub-region of Catalonia, specializes in bold, full-bodied Spanish red wine blends of Garnacha (Grenache), Cariñena (Carignan), and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Catalonia is also home to Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine made in the traditional method but from indigenous varieties. In the cool, damp northwest Spanish wine region of Galicia, refreshing Spanish white Albariño and Verdejo dominate.
Sherry, Spain’s famous fortified wine, is produced in a wide range of styles from dry to lusciously sweet at the country’s southern tip in Jerez.
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Aalto PS 2019Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Bodegas y Vinedos Pintia 2017Tempranillo from Toro, Spain
- JS
- RP
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CVNE Pagos de Vina Real 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- WE
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Benjamin Romeo La Cueva del Contador 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- V
- D
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Bodegas Lan Culmen Reserva 2017Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- JS
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Remelluri La Granja Rioja Gran Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
- W&S
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Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Terroir Al Limit Dits del Terra 2018Carignan from Priorat, Spain
- RP
- JS
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Benjamin Romeo La Cueva del Contador 2019Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
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Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Contino Vina del Olivo 2017Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- JS
- RP
- WE
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Osborne VORS Capuchino Palo Cortado (1790) VORS (500 ML)Sherry from Jerez, Spain
- RP
- D
- W&S
- WS
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Benjamin Romeo Contador 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
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Benjamin Romeo Contador 2019Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 2011Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- JS
- W&S
- RP
- WS
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Bodegas Mauro Terreus 2017Tempranillo from Spain
- RP
- V
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Alto Moncayo Aquilon 2017Grenache from Campo de Borja, Spain
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Alto Moncayo Aquilon 2016Grenache from Campo de Borja, Spain
- V
- WS
- WE
- RP