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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White 12

Gramona Lustros Brut Nature Organic 2017 75cl £54.05

Intense, with fabulous tension between distinct maturity and youthful freshness Aromas of baked apple, ripe pear, lemon and grapefruit zest, then dried flowers and herbs: fennel and rosemary The exceptionally long ageing of 94 months prior to release has brought about decadent, complex notes of hazelnut, pastry, toast, brioche and toffee This is a top-notch fine sparkling wine that becomes increasingly expressive as it opens up in the glass With immediately evident concentration and a superbly-fine, creamy mousse of vanishingly tiny bubbles, it shows candied fruit, complex, mature flavours, and yet retails a refreshingly lively finish

Rose 11.5

Rama Bobal/Garnacha Rosado 2025 75cl £9.01

"Ripe redcurrant and fresh strawberry flavours, with a long fruity finish "

Red 12.5

La Copa de Bobal Tinto 25 Covinas 75cl £9.05

Rose 12.5

Bodegas Covinas La Copa de Bobal Rose 2025 75cl £9.01

A beautiful bright raspberry pink rose with wild strawberry and black cherry on the nose with a trace of rosewater The palate is perfectly balanced with plenty of fruit complemented by crisp lemony acidity and an elegant, mineral finish

White 13.5

O Luar do Sil Godello 2025 75cl £19.54

Floral yet substantial Godello, the fruity white Spanish grape: this is full of apricots and peaches, with apples adding a northern freshness

White 12

Franck Massard Mas Sardana Cava Brut Nature 75cl NV £14.10

This Cava has a bright gold colour with green tinges and threads of fine bubbles On the nose, it is fresh and inviting, and reminiscent of bramley apples with a touch of biscuit The taste combines citrusy flavours and hazelnut finishing with a creamy texture These are the hallmarks of a wine made with great attention in both the vineyard and the winery

Red 14

Franck Massard El Brindis Montsant 2020 75cl £17.51

Red 15

Franck Massard Humilitat Priorat DOQ, Magnum 2022 150cl £54.14

Magnum A dark red ruby colour with vibrant purple tinges Savoury nose mingled with violet and freshly gathered red berries, supported by a light touch of wood Finely textured tannins, a seamless structure, certain minerality (graphite) interacting with the vivid fruit and a long silky finish Each magnum is individually packed to unsure it arrives in pristine condition

Red 15

Franck Massard Huellas Priorat 2021 75cl £41.51

Extremely complex with nuances of mature fruit, minerality and herbaceous spice, with fine tannins and an elegant, long, lively finish

White 13.5

Care Garnacha Blanca Nativa 2025 75cl £12.36

The nose is very intense, with white floral aromas, hints of aromatic herbs and citrus The fruit is ripe and exotic (passion fruit and grapefruit) The aging makes the wine perform balanced and complex In the mouth the wine is mouthfilling, elegant and fruit forward It has an outstanding balance between its freshness and structure The aftertaste is long and rich

Rose 13

Sierra Cantabria XF Rose 2025 75cl £25.78

XF is a delicate shade of pink, like the inside of a seashell Beautiful, expressive aromas of juicy pear, white peach and watermelon It has a lovely, effortless balance between delicate finesse and satifying roundness, with flavours on the palate of citrus, galia melon, rose petals and golden apple Truly lovely This wine was born from a collaboration forged between two families with a long winemaking tradition: Xandra Falco - Marchioness of Mirabel - and brothers Marcos and Miguel Eguren of Sierra Cantabria, Senorio de San Vicente and Teso La Monja It is an ode to life and joy; a journey full of hope The vineyards chosen to produce XF are located on the left bank of the Ebro River, in the parishes of San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida Work is done with the utmost respect for the environment, with minimal intervention and in harmony with the biorhythms of the terroir

Red 13

Laylo Malbec Canned Wine 2024 18.7cl £3.55

Red 14.5

Senorio de San Vicente Rioja San Vicente 2021 75cl £64.82

Described by Robert Parker as Rioja made in the image of a Chateau Margaux, where richness is combined with elegance," this is an exceptional and unique wine, made entirely from Tempranillo Peludo, which grows around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra 'Peludo' means 'hairy', and it is so-named because of the downy undersides of the leaves Unlike most Tempranillo, Peludo requires a long season to ripen, and produces unusually low yields The wine comes from a single vineyard called La Canoca, which sits at close to 600m elevation at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains All these factors make producing it a risky business, and indeed in some years, the Eguren family has not produced any However, the risk is worth it due to its unforgettable intensity, complexity and ageability A sensational, must-try wine that is irresistible young yet capable of cellaring for many years

White 13.5

Sierra Cantabria Rioja Blanco 2025 75cl £16.12

A fresh and expressive wine reflecting the identity of La Rioja's Sonsierra region Crisp, silky and delicate with primary fresh citrus fruit, apricots and a hint of vanilla

White 12

Gramona Enoteca Brut Nature 2012 75cl £189.01

Deep yet still vibrant rose-gold appearance It fills the senses with an immediately complex bouquet of aromas, showing astonishing complexity, precision and finesse Beeswax, pine resin, cedar, dried mango, candied citrus peel, crystallised ginger and butterscotch, with a savoury dried-herb richness It is super-sumptuous, with a genuine impression of 'mousse' from the nearly microscopic bubbles The hallmark of all Gramona's wines - that fabulous, mellow integration from cellaring under perfect conditions for many years - reaches its apogee in this unforgettable wine of height and depth, breadth and length Prestige Champagne and aged Montrachet cower in its shadow!

White 12

Bodegas Verum 2024 Ulterior Naranja Orange Organic, Verum 2024 75cl £18.16

Lifted apricot and orange skins aromas, white flowers and prunes and herbal notes Fresh and mineral touch at the mouth with a light touch of tannins