
Spanish Wine
A wine for every palate and pairing
Known for bold reds, crisp whites and 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 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 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 red blends of Garnacha (Grenache), Cariñena (Carignan), and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Catalonia is also home to Cava, a sparkling wine made in the traditional method but from indigenous varieties. In the cool, damp northwest region of Galicia, refreshing 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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La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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CVNE Vina Real Crianza 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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- JS
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Segura Viudas Cava BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Penedes, Spain
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El Coto Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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La Cana Albarino 2019Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
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Burgans Albarino 2019Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
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Kevin Zraly's One Hour Spanish Red Wine Expert Tasting KitMixed Collections from Spain
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Penedes, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Avaline White BlendOther White Blends from Penedes, Spain
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Jaume Serra Cristalino Cava BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Penedes, Spain
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La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 Tinto 2011Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Vinos de Arganza Lagar de Robla Premium Mencia 2016Mencia from Bierzo, Spain
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Marques de Caceres Rioja Gran Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Era Costana Reserva 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Sierra Cantabria Crianza 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva 2015Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Bodegas Muga Blanco 2019Other White Blends from Rioja, Spain
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Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2015Other Red Blends from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- JS
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- W&S
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Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza 2017Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Alvarez de Toledo Mencia Roble 2015Mencia from Bierzo, Spain
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Cuerno Ribera del Duero 2015Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Bodegas Breca Old Vines 2016Grenache from Spain
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