Ageing wine is one of those things that distinguishes wine from almost every other alcoholic drink. It’s possible because wine contains natural acidity, which stops bacteria from developing. That means wines can sit for years developing flavours and aromas without spoiling. But not all wine is suitable for ageing. Most wine sold today is designed […]
Cava is one of Spain’s best known and best loved sparkling wines, or vinos espumosos, and alongside Rioja is one of the country’s most successful wine exports. But over the last decade or so it has been overshadowed by the likes of Prosecco and other, more cheaply made, but more aggressively marketed, sparkling wines. So, what’s
This article focuses on the process of making red wine. But we also have an article on How White Wine is Made. The processes are similar, so don’t be surprised if there is some overlap in the two articles. And you can also read about How Cava is Made. On a purely scientific level, wine is made
This article focuses on the process of making white wine. But we also have an article on How Red Wine is Made. The processes are similar, so don’t be surprised if there is some overlap in the two articles. And you can also read about How Cava is Made. We may all love wine, but not everyone
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 the best-known Denominaciones de Origen (DOs), and the ‘go-to’ red wines for Spanish wine fans around the world. But popular as they are, even quite seasoned wine drinkers
Catalan wines are regarded by those who know as some of the finest wines in Spain. And deservedly so. But for many outsiders, the region of Catalunya is more associated with a city break to its capital, Barcelona. So we thought it would be a good idea to take you beyond the Sagrada Familia, past
Galician wine is not something you often hear people discussing. In fact, Galicia as a whole has often been rather overlooked – even in Spain. This north-western corner of the peninsula is a far cry from the sunny snapshots of the average holiday brochure. It’s cut off from Castilla y León and the rest of Spain
Tempranillo may be better known, but Monastrell is one of Spain’s most well-loved red grapes. It has an especially important role in the winemaking culture in the Levante region, and in particular the south-east of the country.
Our guide to Spain’s Denominación de Origen (DO) system will talk you through how Spanish wine is classified and help you understand what the DO can tell you about the wine in the bottle.
People often ask us “what is the best Spanish wine”. And the short answer is – there isn’t one. But we’ve decided to answer the question anyway.
