Matthew Desoutter & Ben Giddings of Simply Spanish Wine

Meet two Brits with a passion for Spanish wine

Keeping it simple

We're Matthew and Ben, two Brits who have made Spain their home, and Spanish vineyards their playground. We think Spanish wine is some of the best around (and believe us, we've tested that theory). But we also appreciate that for someone who just wants a glass of something nice to drink, and doesn't necessarily speak fluent Spanish, it can be hard to get to grips with all those grapes and all that terminology. So we decided to set up Simply Spanish Wine to help you navigate the world of Spanish wine, in two ways...

Helping you choose...

To start with, we offer a carefully curated list of wines that represent the different grapes, regions, and styles that make Spanish wine what it is. They all come from small to medium-sized producers, and they are all good quality, great value wines. And we keep our list small and manageable. You won't get overwhelmed with hundreds of bottles. So it's easier for you to choose a great wine.

...and helping you learn

And for the more adventurous wine lovers, we also also offer resources to help you to get better acquainted with Spanish wine. You'll find articles on different regions and grapes, tasting videos for individual wines, as well as glossary and factual resources. All with the aim of helping you understand what goes into a bottle of wine, and how to choose one you might like.

Who are we?

Matthew

Matthew first entered the wine world more than 30 years ago, working at Stephen Spurrier’s wonderful Les Caves de la Madeleine wine shop in Paris. He then headed south to Madrid and spent twenty years at the British Embassy where he developed a broad network of friends and contacts across the Spanish wine sector, as well as a deep understanding of the economic links between the UK and Spain. In 2016, Matthew set up Desoutter & James SL to export wine to the UK, particularly distributors to the UK on-trade. Simply Spanish Wine is an extension of that project, focused on bringing the best of Spanish wine to international residents here in Spain.

Ben

Ben is a marketing and communications professional with over 20 years' experience. He's been passionate about wine since his 18th birthday when he was given a bottle of St Émilion as a present and began to realise wine could be much more than just a drink to go with Sunday lunch. When he arrived in Spain nearly 20 years ago he discovered the enormous variety of styles that could be found within a bottle – and the exceptional value for money that Spanish wine represented. Since then, he has spent his free time travelling and tasting his way around Spain. When Matthew launched Desoutter & James, Ben acted as his adviser on web and communications and is now working with him to help drive Simply Spanish Wine's digital presence and marketing strategy. He also tastes a lot of the wine!

What makes us different?

Personal service

Simply Spanish Wine is just us. So you'll get a personal service from start to finish. No call centres, no faceless supermarkets. Just two chaps helping you get your hands on some great wine.

Efficient delivery

We work exclusively with Correos who guarantee coverage across mainland Spain and the Balearics. So your wine will get to you within 7 working days (and usually much quicker)

Hand-picked wines

We dedicate time and effort to find great wines. Wines with a story to tell. Wines that represent modern Spain. Wines that will take you on a journey beyond the supermarket shelves. And above all, wines that taste great and won't cost you a fortune.

Meet our producers

Spanish wine producer Rosalia Molina in one of her vineyards at the Spanish winery Altolandon
A vineyard at Spanish wine producer A T Roca
A view of a river in Galicia
Harvesting grapes at the Spanish wine producer Barbadillo
A vineyard at Spanish wine producer Bodegas Ismael Arroyo
Barrels in the cellar at Spanish wine producer Bodegas Juan Piñero
Spanish wine producer Bodegas Luis Pérez
an old crofters cottage at Spanish wine producer Bodegas Verum
A vineyard at Spanish wine producer Bodegas Vidal Soblechero
An old building at the Spanish wine producer Casa la Rad
A white cottage on the brow of a hill pictured at sunset in the Spanish wine region of Bierzo
Spanish wine producer Equipo Navazos
A vineyard at sunset at the Spanish wine producer Fento Wines
The winery at Spanish cava producer Bodegas Grimau
Spanish wine producer Hacineda Terra D'Uro
One of the vineyards at Spanish wine producer I Tant Vins
An aerial shot of vineyards at Spanish wine producer Lagravera
A vineyard in the Spanish wine region of Somontano
A landscape shot of a vineyard at Spanish wine producer MacRobert & Canals in the Spanish wine region of Rioja
The winery at Spanish wine producer Pepe Mendoza

Learn about grapes

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