
Spanish Wine
A passion for the land, as seen through the glass
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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Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Perez Pascuas Ribera del Duero El Pedrosal Reserva 2009Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Torre de Ona by La Rioja Alta Reserva Finca Martelo 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Rioja Gran Reserva 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Palacios Remondo Rioja Propiedad 2015Grenache from Rioja, Spain
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Marques de Murrieta Dalmau Tinto Reserva 2014Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Contino Gran Reserva 2014Other Red Blends from Rioja, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Do Ferreiro Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
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Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2019Other Red Blends from Priorat, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva (375ML half-bottle) 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth Extra SecoVermouth from Jerez, Spain
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja White Vina Gravonia Crianza 2012Other White Blends from Rioja, Spain
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Orben Rioja 2017Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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CVNE Pagos de Vina Real 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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CVNE Real de Asua Rioja Reserva 2016Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Bodegas Breca Brega 2016Grenache from Spain
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Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica 2016Other Red Blends from Rioja, Spain
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Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel 2015Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Gonzalez Byass Apostoles Palo Cortado Sherry (375ML half-bottle)Sherry from Jerez, Spain
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Teso la Monja Victorino 2017Tempranillo from Toro, Spain
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Javi Revert Arcos Simeta 2018Other Red Wine from Spain
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Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Sherry (375ML half-bottle)Sherry from Jerez, Spain
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