Spanish Wine

Spanish Wines from Great Wines Direct

Wines produced in Spain have long been known around the world, although not all have enjoyed a good reputation in recent years. Spain has more than 1.17 million hectares of vineyards, and this has earned it the honour of being the nation with the most widely planted wine producing areas, however, in terms of production, it only ranks 3rd in the world, following France and Italy. The main reason for this is that the old vines are widely spaced and only produce low yields due to the infertile and dry soil that is found in so many of Spain's wine producing regions.

Spain has many native varieties of grape, and there are more than 400 different grape varieties planted across the country. Despite this, 80% of the wine produced here comes from just 20 different types of grape, including the well-known red Garnacha, Monastrell, and Tempranillo varieties, and the white Albarino, Palomino, Macabeo, and Airen varieties. There are also three types of grapes used to make cava: Parellada, Macabeo, and Xarel-lo.

The best known Spanish regions for wine production include Ribera del Duero and Rioja, both of which are famous for Tempranillo varieties. Rias Baixas, to the north-west of Galicia, is also known for producing fine white wine from the Albarino grape.

The most prevalent grape variety in Spain is the airen, which is known for its resistance to drop and its hardiness. The wines made using this grape are very high in alcohol and are also prone to oxidation. The next most frequently seen grape is the Tempranillo, which comes under a number of local names.

Today’s Spanish wine industry is becoming more modern, and this has led to more international varieties of grape being introduced to blends, including the ever-popular Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay grapes.

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Rose 14.5

Milsetentayseis Milsetentayseis La Pena Rose 2022 75cl £58.26

White 13.5

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O Luar do Sil Godello Sobre Lias 2024 75cl £26.77

Bright, golden colour Subtly complex on the nose with white and wild flower notes Rich and full on the palate with great balance, showing complex fruit and mineral flavours Long, delicious finish

Red 14.5

Care Finca Bancales 2022 75cl £18.04

Aromas of clean blackberry fruit accompanied by mocha and spice The palate displays sweet fruit characters dominated by blackberry and plum, complimented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg characters The wine is full bodied with natural tannin and oak maturation adding texture and complexity to the wine

Red 15

Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de las Liebres 2020 75cl £165.26

This is like drinking liquid silk Seamless and refined, with no holes or gaps, it has a lot of power, weight and concentration, yet carries these effortlessly It could last for many years, but it's so delicious now that it would take a lot of willpower to cellar it Pago de Carraovejas is challenging Vega Sicilia and Pingus for top spot in Ribera del Duero, and from tasting this wine, it's easy to see why Utterly sensational

White 13.5

Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Blanco Organza 2023 75cl £39.05

A real eye-opener, and a must-try for anyone who appreciates great white Burgundy Bright golden in the glass, it offers a nose of tropical fruit, sweet spice and a mineral tang Wild herbs, beeswax, grapefruit and nutmeg combine to create a complex palate

White 12.5

Bodega Maranones Pena Cruzada Blanco 2022 75cl £41.38

Piesdescalzos is the expression of this small vineyard, of this Albillo not so fruity, not so glyceride, not so unctuous, not so floral We go more towards the mineral, the length and the stone at the end

Red 11.5

Vina Mein O Gran Mein Tinto 2021 75cl £49.12

Vina Mein and Emilio Rojo represent the quality, essence and authenticity of small-production winemaking in Ribeiro A rich and beautiful mosaic of varieties, plantings and ancestral crops are the pieces that make up its exceptionally rich and unique wine and cultural heritage Ribeiro is all about geography and history, exceptional vineyards, biodiversity and sustainability Local varieties adapted to the climate and soil over hundreds of years is the great treasure of this land Since the 13th Century, grapevines have been the only crop cultivated in the Avia Valley The San Clodio Monastery, the most important religious center in the region for centuries, transformed the valley into the heart of wine production in Ribeiro Cistercian and Benedictine abbots controlled production and established what is now the trademark of this region

White 13

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Ossian Vides y Vinos Capitel Organic Verdejo Magnum 2022 150cl £125.08

An incredible white wine, this tastes like a combination of Grand Cru Chablis and Condrieu The irresistibly mouthwatering aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine draw you in for a sip On the palate, you discover that it has the 'grip' of Chablis, with the concentration and rich sumptuousness of a Grand Cru Truly fabulous, and it will get even better with cellaring Capitel comes from the two-hectare Pena Aguda vineyard plot, located in the south of the Nieva village, whose vines average 200 years of age, making them among the very oldest in production in the world Protected from the scourge of Phylloxera by the sandy topsoil, their extraordinarily deep root system has penetrated the slate layer underneath, protecting them from vintage extremes and helping create this phenomenal wine Whole bunches of hand-harvested grapes were pressed, and the juice fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in 228-litre Burgundy barrels Aged on the lees for 10 months with periodic stirring

White 13

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Ossian Vides y Vinos Capitel Organic Verdejo 2022 75cl £81.12

Red 14

Bodega Cerron El Tiempo Que Nos Une Monastrell 2024 75cl £15.65

With a beautiful, bright colour and exciting, vibrant, crunchy, just-picked fruit character, this wine is a delight for both the eyes and the palate Medium-bodied, crisp and refreshing, it is fresh, satisfying and well-balanced It comes from vineyards around the village of Fuente-Alamo, whose 'three pillars' of warm days, cold nights and limestone soil make their distinctive mark on its excellent wines

Red 15

Marques de Caceres Capilla Vendimia Crianza 2022 75cl £24.02

A deep-coloured full-bodied wine, luscious and velvety in the glass Intense nose, with sensations of fruity freshness wrapped in very integrated wood that complements, without overshadowing, the fullness of the Tinta del Pais varietal in Ribera del Duero In the mouth the wine is crisp, vivacious and elegantly sophisticated, showing touches of creaminess and toasted notes Rounded and dense tannins Both subtle and refined

Red 14.5

Care Garnacha Nativa 2023 75cl £13.30

Clean powerful aromas of ripe red and black fruits with cacao and coffee bean notes On the palate the wine shows finds spices, toasty hints and mature notes, with a perfectly integrated tannic structure On the finish the wine is rich, elegant, powerful and fruit driven

Red 14.5

Teso la Monja Romanico 2023 75cl £18.89

Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, of vines aged between 10 and 35 years, this is deep purple, with expressive aromas of red fruit and flowers On the palate there is a liquorice character, with well-structured tannins, perfectly balancing acidity and freshness Mature red fruit on the finish with light, spicy notes

Red 14.5

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Teso la Monja Almirez 2023 75cl £31.85

Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, from vines aged between 16 and 65 years Intense cherry, it offers complex aromas of rich fruit, brandy, biscuit, coffee, plum and aniseed On the palate, it is creamy, rich, aromatic and very expressive The finish leaves a pleasant memory of lightly toasted notes

White 14.5

Marques de Caceres Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £14.20

With its unique personality, this wine depicts the characteristics of the grape variety On the nose, a delicious background of ripe fruit with almond, mineral and luscious notes Well-structured palate, elegant and harmonious A very fresh and enjoyable wine with pleasant acidity on the finish

White 11.5

Rama Viura Blanco 2024 75cl £9.01

Lively tropical notes of pineapple and bananas, with a floral hint Lovely citrus fruit and a refreshing palate