
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.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate13
- Wine Enthusiast9
- Wine Spectator8
- James Suckling3
- Wine & Spirits2
- Decanter1
- Older Vintages29
- Collectible13
- Boutique9
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Numanthia Toro 2009Tempranillo from Spain
- WE
- RP
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Teso la Monja Alabaster 2009Tempranillo from Spain
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2009Other Red Blends from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Alto Moncayo Moncayo 2009Grenache from Spain
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Bodegas y Vinedos Pintia 2009Tempranillo from Toro, Spain
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Benjamin Romeo Contador 2009Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
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Clos d'Agon Emporda Tinto 2009Other Red Blends from Spain
- RP
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 2009Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- RP
- JS
- D
- WS
- W&S
- WE
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Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorato 2009Grenache from Priorat, Spain
- RP
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Bodegas J. A. Calvo Casajus S.L. NIC 2009Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- RP
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Bodegas Muga Aro 2009Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Spain
- RP
- WE
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Remelluri La Granja Rioja Gran Reserva 2009Other Red Blends from Rioja, Spain
- JS
- RP