Spain
Key regions: Rioja | Ribera del Duero | Rías Baixas | Priorat
Two of the most widely grown grapes in Spain are Garnacha and Tempranillo.
There are many other grapes grown here though, from Carignan to Chardonnay.
It’s traditional to age Spanish wines for a long time in oak barrels. Many wines in Spain are defined by their ageing criteria, based on the minimum length of time the wine is aged in both barrel and bottle.
These include Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Latest Spanish wine content:
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Utiel-Requena: leading the way in Bobal research
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The red wines of Jumilla
In association with DO Jumilla.
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Utiel-Requena: Organic Champions
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena.
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Comparing Roda I and Cirsion Riojas plus new releases tasted
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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Bobal wines: panel tasting results
Producing fresh, fruity reds and rosés in a variety of styles, Spain’s Bobal grape is ready to step into the spotlight.
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R. López de Heredia: profiling the iconic Rioja bodega
The lowdown on one of Rioja's most iconic wineries
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Single-vineyard Rioja - is the new category working?
Tim Atkin MW rates Spain's best single-vineuard wines
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Spain's Cariñena resurgence plus the top 20 buys
Characterful wines with true local identity...
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Somontano: regional profile plus 10 top wines worth seeking out
Discover this exciting DO just 90 minutes from Zaragoza
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Expert's Choice: Premium Spanish sparkling wines
Top 18 Spanish sparking wines
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Rioja gran reserva: Panel tasting results
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Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tasted
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Barbadillo releases rare old Reliquia Sherries
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10 great Rioja crianza wines to try
Affordable and accessible, Rioja crianzas offer great value for money and plenty of drinking pleasure.
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Spanish wine in 2021: Top trends and the 10 bottles worth seeking out
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Exploring the history of Utiel-Requena
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Top wine trends for 2021: countries, varieties and styles worth exploring
What will be the wine trends for 2021? We reveal the 10 exciting wine styles, grape varieties and regions to explore and delight in this year
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The best Rioja vintages to drink now
If you have any old bottles of Rioja in your cellar, now may be the right time to uncork them...
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Jumilla: Grapes and flavours
In association with DO Jumilla.
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Rioja 1990s: A vintage guide
How are the individual vintages stacking up against each other now?
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Jumilla: Spain's organic wine region
In association with DO Jumilla.
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10 great Spanish winemakers you need to know
Meet the new wave of Spanish winemakers
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Ribera del Duero: Top wines to buy now
The Spanish region has plenty to tempt wine lovers
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Exploring en rama Sherry
What exactly is en rama Sherry? Sarah Jane Evans MW explains
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Rioja: Reimagining Gran Reserva
Traditional, oaky-style gran reservas are making way for new interpretations...
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Galicia: Beyond Albariño
Getting to grips with Galicia’s lesser-known varieties...
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Discover Spain's Off-Beat Grape Varieties
David Williams highlights 10 varieties that are enjoying a renaissance
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Building a Priorat legacy: Interview with Scala Dei's Ricard Rofes
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First-taste: Torres Mas de la Rosa 2017 and latest releases
Tasting the new vintages of top wines...