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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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Top 10 Spanish whites for your cellar
Spain also produces more serious styles that need time in bottle to reveal their full potential...
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The Canary and Balearic islands; Spain's exciting island wines
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Roda I and Cirsion Rioja: What's the difference?
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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Meet Rioja’s wine nobility
A number of the most privileged and wealthy families are still highly regarded producers...
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Spanish wines you should have in your cellar: The top 24
Which bottles deserve a spot in your cellar?
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Five things to know about Utiel-Requena
In partnership with DO Utiel-Requena.
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Why do bottles of Rioja have gold mesh - Ask Decanter
Is it any indicator of quality?
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Exciting new wave wines from Spain
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La Rioja Alta: The art of ageing
Sarah Jane Evans MW reports on a stunning vertical of top Rioja, hosted by Julio Sáenz, technical director of La Rioja Alta, at the Decanter Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Encounter...
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The new classification of DOQ Priorat
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW compares the similarities between Priorat and Burgundy...
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Utiel-Requena: Meet the producers (II)
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena.
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Interpretación: The new project from Vega Sicilia's former technical director
New wines from Ribera del Duero...
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A selection of top wines from Northern Spain
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Regional profile: Rioja Oriental
The changing of this sub-region’s name from Rioja Baja to Rioja Oriental holds deep significance...
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Producer profile: La Rioja Alta
A producer known for its commitment to tradition...
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Utiel-Requena: Meet the producers (I)
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena.
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Affordable Rioja £10-£20: Panel tasting results
It’s a time of change for Spain’s most famous wine region
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Wine Legend: Bodegas Roda, Roda I Reserva 1994
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Expert's choice: Manzanilla
Sarah Jane Evans MW recommends her favourite manzanillas
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Garnacha Blanca: Panel tasting results
The native Spanish grape is undergoing a transformation...
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Around Spain in 10 Garnachas
This once unfavoured red variety is enjoying a surge in popularity...
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Extremadura wines: 21 to try
In partnership with DO Extremadura. 21 top choices to try...
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Get to know the Bobal grape
In partnership with DO Utiel-Requena. Spain’s Bobal grape is a distinctive native variety....
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First taste: Vega Sicilia’s latest releases including Unico 2010
Sarah Jane Evans MW tastes the latest wines...
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Meet the Extremadura producers
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Introducing Extremadura
In partnership with DO Extremadura.
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Understanding DO Utiel-Requena
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena. The new kid on the block...
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Marqués de Murrieta: Ygay, Dalmau & Capellania all tasted
Discover the secrets behind the revered Rioja producer...
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Cava: A sense of place
In partnership with DO Cava. Wines that capture a sense of place...
