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Wines from Spain
Porrera, Priorat: December 2022
The craggy landscapes of Priorat in Spain hold a distinct allure. The steep slopes, intricate vines, and rugged, rocky soils yield not just quantity but exceptional quality, justifying the price tag that might seem steep at first glance. Among the pioneers of this vibrant region are …
Laguardia, Rioja: September 2021
Artadi has symbolized quality for some time under the astute stewardship of owner Juan Carlos López de Lacalle. His remarkable journey began with transforming a cooperative operation into a well-respected private winery, firmly placing Artadi on the world wine map.
Continuing our trip after visiting López …
Haro, Rioja: September 2021
Few winemakers in Spain evoke as much authenticity and respect for tradition as Viña Tondonia – López de Heredia. We were granted a chance to tour the winery and discover their oenological philosophy from up close. A fascinating part of the process relies on the cooperage …
Penedès: Autumn 2022
Enric Soler, sommelier turned winemaker, has become a vanguard of the Penedès wine scene. His commitment to the preservation and enhancement of the native Xarel·lo grape, his pioneering embrace of biodynamics, and his unflinching commitment to quality, have marked him out as a visionary in a region …
The steep vineyards of Priorat are hardly accessible terrains and entail a great deal of physical labour. As has often been the case in other Spanish great viticultural areas, such as Ribeira Sacra (Galicia) and the Canary Islands, industrialisation and the urbanisation of the population has left many of these …
If sherry has been neglected in the last 20 years, oloroso has taken the worst toll. Oloroso has historically been given less attention to quality. The best Palomino Fino would come from albariza soils, and the grapes destined for oloroso would be harvested up to higher sugar content in more …
Continuing our series on sherry wine, which we started with fino, our next stop is Amontillado.
In fino, the flor (a film of yeasts) plays a crucial aspect in maintaining freshness and shaping the flavour profile of the resulting wine. These yeasts can provide a barrier to oxygen …
Sherry is a complex wine region full of history and traditions, but unfortunately underappreciated. Offering an incredible quality for the value (exceptional 30-year-old wines can be purchased for under £50), it is a great region for knowledgeable winelovers.
As usual in the wine world, knowledge is key, since the sheer …
Minerality, high acid, soft tannins and low alcohol are in vogue in the world of wine. Wines that are easy to drink, make you salivate and therefore drink more. Wines that allow you to finish the bottle the same evening they are opened.
We can find this in Burgundy, Jura …