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Galicia's green and pleasant land

A far cry from the sunny snapshots of your average holiday brochure, Galicia's lush, green landscapes, windswept beaches, mountain ranges and river valleys offer a side of Spain many visitors rarely see.

Galicia's green and pleasant land

A far cry from the sunny snapshots of your average holiday brochure, Galicia's lush, green landscapes, windswept beaches, mountain ranges and river valleys offer a side of Spain many visitors rarely see.

Catalunya a paradise for the vine

Cataluña really is a paradise for the vine. With mild winters, long, hot summers and quite low rainfall, this is a land where with a bit of skill and common sense, winemakers can achieve quality with all sorts of different grape varieties and different wine styles.

Catalunya a paradise for the vine

Cataluña really is a paradise for the vine. With mild winters, long, hot summers and quite low rainfall, this is a land where with a bit of skill and common sense, winemakers can achieve quality with all sorts of different grape varieties and different wine styles.

Which is the best Spanish Wine?

People often ask us “what’s the best Spanish wine”. And the short answer is – there isn’t one. But we’ve decided to have a crack at answering the question anyway by looking at rankings, expert opinions, price and your own personal choice. Read on to find out more.

Which is the best Spanish Wine?

People often ask us “what’s the best Spanish wine”. And the short answer is – there isn’t one. But we’ve decided to have a crack at answering the question anyway by looking at rankings, expert opinions, price and your own personal choice. Read on to find out more.

A Journey into the World of Sherry

"I had often enjoyed a glass of cool, crisp fino but one night I found, in a bottle labelled “palo cortado” what seemed like a new world. I discovered a whole new dimension to wine." @Underflor takes us on a journey of discovery into the world of sherry.

A Journey into the World of Sherry

"I had often enjoyed a glass of cool, crisp fino but one night I found, in a bottle labelled “palo cortado” what seemed like a new world. I discovered a whole new dimension to wine." @Underflor takes us on a journey of discovery into the world of sherry.

5 Spanish Wine Grapes to Try

We're seeing a resurgence in the use of native grape varieties, old vines are getting a new lease of life, and modern techniques are helping to turn traditional blending grapes into excellent single varietals. So here are 5 less well-known grapes that should be on your radar.

5 Spanish Wine Grapes to Try

We're seeing a resurgence in the use of native grape varieties, old vines are getting a new lease of life, and modern techniques are helping to turn traditional blending grapes into excellent single varietals. So here are 5 less well-known grapes that should be on your radar.

Interview with Jens Riis

Jens Riis is a US wine importer based in Spain and one of Spain’s premier connoisseurs. We look at what's great about Spanish wine and how the Spanish wine scene has changed over the last 20 or 30 years.

Interview with Jens Riis

Jens Riis is a US wine importer based in Spain and one of Spain’s premier connoisseurs. We look at what's great about Spanish wine and how the Spanish wine scene has changed over the last 20 or 30 years.

What's on a wine label?

Learn what's on a Spanish wine label and why it helps you to understand more about the wine in the bottle.

What's on a wine label?

Learn what's on a Spanish wine label and why it helps you to understand more about the wine in the bottle.

Wine Glossary

The world of wine can sometimes seem overwhelming. And having lots of technical terms doesn't help. So to make life easier, we've created this listed of typical words and phrases you might hear people using when they are talking about wine.

Wine Glossary

The world of wine can sometimes seem overwhelming. And having lots of technical terms doesn't help. So to make life easier, we've created this listed of typical words and phrases you might hear people using when they are talking about wine.

Old Vines

You will often see the term "old vines" on a wine label. No-one has formally agreed on the minimum age for vines to be termed "old", but many people use 35 years as something of a standard. The question is: does it make a difference to the wine?

Old Vines

You will often see the term "old vines" on a wine label. No-one has formally agreed on the minimum age for vines to be termed "old", but many people use 35 years as something of a standard. The question is: does it make a difference to the wine?

Rioja vs Ribera del Duero

Order a glass of red wine in any bar in Spain and you'll almost always be asked whether you want a “Rioja or a Ribera”. They are two of Spain's best known DOs, but what exactly is the difference between the two?

Rioja vs Ribera del Duero

Order a glass of red wine in any bar in Spain and you'll almost always be asked whether you want a “Rioja or a Ribera”. They are two of Spain's best known DOs, but what exactly is the difference between the two?

Which Spanish wine to drink at Christmas

With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a handy guide on which wines to drink with your festive food. (Spolier alert: yes you can drink red with fish and white with meat!)

Which Spanish wine to drink at Christmas

With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a handy guide on which wines to drink with your festive food. (Spolier alert: yes you can drink red with fish and white with meat!)

San Mateo: the festival of the grape harvest

21 September 2021 is the feast day of San Mateo or Saint Matthew. But for winemakers and wine lovers in Spain it’s also known as the fiesta de la vendimia or grape harvest.

San Mateo: the festival of the grape harvest

21 September 2021 is the feast day of San Mateo or Saint Matthew. But for winemakers and wine lovers in Spain it’s also known as the fiesta de la vendimia or grape harvest.