Spain

Spain has a long history of producing world class fine wines, particularly those famous reds from Rioja and more recently Ribera del Duero based upon the wonderful Tempranillo grape. However these are just two small regions amongst many, many more, some of which are vast - and in the main produce rubbish - but many regions are equally as good as their more famous counterparts and are now producing some really interesting wines. For lovers of white wine the regions of Rueda and Rias Baixas in northern Spain are the areas to watch out for, whilst Penedes is home to some very good reds but particularly the popular sparkling wines labelled Cava. To the south of the country there is also the joy of Spain’s own unique product Sherry, for which we have a super selection for you to choose from. It is however the red wine lover I feel that will benefit most from exploring the joys of Spain, for there is now a whole host of serious red wine producers in many regions. Of these regions particularly noteworthy are Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorato, Somontano, La Mancha and Valdepeñas all of which we have selected some of the finest examples coming out of these regions for your enjoyment. Just in case you are a little concerned as to the provenance of some of these wines, Spain employs a quality control and classification system similar to those adopted in France and Italy – referred to as the ‘D.O System’. This guarantees that in the classified regions, the origin and quality of the grapes as well as the method used to produce the wines is strictly adhered to, something thankfully that the ‘Old World’ wine producers still retain over many wine producers in the ‘New World’!

	Baron de Chirel Rioja Reserva 2003 - Rioja, Spain Bin No. CHIREL03 Price: £49.00 In 1986, Marqués de Riscal decided to try making a super-premium wine using only the finest grapes from their oldest vineyards. The trial was a success and Barón de Chirel became a catalyst in the development of a whole new era for Rioja styles. Production is on a very limited scale and only in the best vintages is this fine red wine made. Since 1995 the grapes for the Barón de Chirel have been selected by hand ensuring only the best grapes ar ..
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	Condado de Haza Crianza 2004 - Ribera del Duero, Spain Bin No. HAZA04 Price: £12.50 The Condado de Haza Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which having undergone fermentation, are aged for 18 months in fine grained American oak and then a further 6 months in bottle before release. The final wine is intense ruby red in colour and on the nose it displays toasty oak characters with scents of plum and cherry. The palate is full, rich and rounded with summer fruit flavours of strawberry and cherry. The finish is long with ..
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	Dehesa La Granja 2001 - Alejandro Fernandez, Spain Bin No. DEHESA01 Price: £11.00 The 2001 Dehesa La Granja is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown on Alejandro Fernandez’s estate located in the province of Zamora in an area that was once known as “Tierra del Vino”, the Land of Wine in Spanish. After hand-picking and rigorous grape selection the wine undergoes 24 months ageing in American oak barrels and then a further 12 months in bottle before release. Deep ruby red in colour the nose displays light aromas of plum and ch ..
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	El Vinculo 2002 - La Mancha, Spain Bin No. VINCULO02 Price: £12.50 The El Vinculo Crianza 2002 from La Mancha is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, aged for 18 months in new American oak barrels and then a further 6 months in the bottle prior to release. On the nose the wine displays vivid fruit and oak aromas with a hint of spice. On the palate the wine is smooth, very fruity and rich with a long lasting finish. ..
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	Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2005 - Rioja, Spain Bin No. RISCALRES5 Price: £13.75 The Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva is one of Spain's iconic wines. Tempranillo grapes for the Riscal Rioja Reserva are from vines over fifteen years old and these are blended with a small amount of the local varieties Mazuelo and Graciano to yield a truly traditional Reserva. The wine is aged for around two years in American oak barrels and then for a further year in bottle, prior to its release. The final wine shows ripe fruit and soft ta ..
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	Mauro Crianza 2004 - Tudela del Duero, Spain Bin No. MAURO04 Price: £19.50 The Mauro Crianza is made primarily from the Tinto Fino grape (the Duero version of Tempranillo), with small additions of Syrah and Grenache to add greater complexities. A deep ruby red colour with a nose full of dark cherries, spice and chocolate the palate is balanced harmoniously with the silky smooth fruit flavours and supple tannins. This is a fantastic bold rich red wine to impress your friends without breaking the bank! ..
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	Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2005 - Rioja, Spain Bin No. MONTESA05 Price: £10.50 The vineyards at Palacios Remondo are all organically farmed and the wines produced are bottled unfiltered and unfined. The La Montessa Rioja wine from Palacios Remondo is made from a blend of 40% Garnacha, 40% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 10% Graciano grapes all of which are sourced from the family’s own vineyards in the La Rioja at approximately 550m above sea-level. The vines are approaching twenty years in age now and are yielding some fan ..
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	Pesquera Crianza 2006 - Ribera del Duero, Spain Bin No. PESQUERA06 Price: £16.95 The 2006 Pesquera Crianza from Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez is, as always, made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes aged for eighteen months in new American oak barrels, followed by a further six months in the bottle. To the nose Pesquera has an intense bouquet of rich dark berry fruits, with hints of spices, vanilla and oak. On the palate the Pesquera Crianza is smooth and luscious with an abundance of ripe fruit, finely balanced tannin ..
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	Pesquera Crianza 2006 - Special Case Offer Bin No. PESQUERASO RRP: £203.40 Sale Price: £190.00 The 2006 Pesquera Crianza from Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez is, as always, made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes aged for eighteen months in new American oak barrels, followed by a further six months in the bottle. To the nose Pesquera has an intense bouquet of rich dark berry fruits, with hints of spices, vanilla and oak. On the palate the Pesquera Crianza is smooth and luscious with an abundance of ripe fruit, finely balanced tannin ..
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	Vina Collada Rioja 2008, Marqués de Riscal - Rioja, Spain Bin No. VINACOLL08 Price: £8.95 The Vina Collada is a new Rioja cuvée developed by Marqués de Riscal, pioneers of classic Rioja winemaking and one of Spain's leading wine producers, which offer's great value for money. All the grapes for Vina Collada are harvested by hand and yields are tightly controlled. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats for ten days where the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. All of the wine is then aged in oak for up to four months ..
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