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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Red 12.5

Pizzaras de Otero 25 Martin Codax 75cl £11.64

Red 14.5

J Chivite Family Estates Coleccion 125 Vino de Guarda Tinto 2021 75cl £28.25

COLOUR: Pure, ruby red colour NOSE: Very intense and complex, black fruit, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, cedar, juniper PALATE: Dense and fleshy attack, great evolution of powerful and round tannins Very long aromatic persistence

Red 14

Bodegas la Purisima, Yecla, La Purisima Monastrell 2025 75cl £13.61

Blackberry and dark fruit aromas enchant the nose and lead to a full flavoured palate rich in dark fruits with a long and velvety finish

White 12

Bodegas Fontana, Cuvee Celadon, Ucles, Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc 2025 75cl £13.04

Aromas of citrus, fresh grass, and subtle exotic fruit lead to a crisp, lively and unoaked palate The finish is lingering and dry, with a distinctive mineral backbone

Red

Albali Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo Low Alcohol 75cl NV £4.90

White

Albali Sauvignon Blanc Low Alcohol 75cl NV £5.71

De-alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc from Spain It smells of tinned grapefruit and guava, and tastes tart and sweet - with sugar used in an attempt to fill the hole left by the removal of the alcohol

Rose 11

Flowerhead Rose 2024 18.75cl £1.73

Red 14.5

Torre de Ona, Finca San Martin, Rioja Crianza 2022 75cl £20.05

Overflowing with wild red berried fruit, this is layered with chocolate, ground coffee, hints of forest floor and white pepper Smooth, harmonious with an elegant freshness

Red 13

Bodegas Nodus, El Renegado, Tinto, Bobal 2025 75cl £12.84

A full and fruity unoaked red from the Bobal variety, with delicious notes of ripe fruits of the forest, strawberry and raspberry complemented by a hint of smoky spice

Red 14

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Crianza 22 Vina Salceda 12/375 37.5cl £7.90

White 13.5

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J Chivite Family Estates Finca Legardeta Chardonnay 2025 75cl £17.18

This has a lovely aroma of perfectly ripe, juicy William pears, with delectable nuances of spices, frankincense and ginger Wonderful succulence of texture, with an understated richness reminiscent of Saint Veran in Burgundy The flavours reflect the aroma: deliciously juicy and fresh, and displaying both orchard fruits and suggestions of pineapple and fresh papaya Irresistible!

Red 13

Heredad Rioja Temp 24 Felix Solis Avantis 75cl £10.34

White 12

Bodegas Vinatigo, Islas Canarias, Tenerife, Lomo de la Era 2023 75cl £39.52

A crisp, dry white full of vibrant fruit flavours, a honeyed character, and a hint of dusty minerality offering a little aromatic blast of its volcanic origins

Red 12.5

Bodegas Vinatigo, Islas Canarias, Tenerife, Listan Negro 2025 75cl £27.05

A distinctive Listan Negro, with ripe notes of red and black fruits entwined with layers of pepper, fig leaf, flinty minerality and an intriguing smoky character

White 12.5

Bodegas Vinatigo, Islas Canarias, Tenerife, Vijariego Blanco 2025 75cl £35.32

Textured and creamy with fragrant aromas of pear and tangy pineapple complemented by a striking acidity which is characteristic of this variety

White 12.5

Bodegas Vinatigo, Tenerife, Listan Blanco de Canarias 2025 75cl £25.67

Green fruit aromas combine with an enticing hint of fennel A lovely flinty, full-flavoured wine with great intensity and a long, saline finish