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 14

Vina Salceda Puente de Salceda Reserva 2020 75cl £14.60

Puente de Salceda Reserva represents the pinnacle of Viña Salceda's winemaking heritage, crafted from carefully selected Tempranillo grapes grown in Rioja Alavesa's finest terroirs. This vintage showcases the region's signature elegance: a refined palate of dark cherry and plum, layered with subtle oak spice and graphite minerality. Aged in French oak to achieve perfect balance, it delivers the structure and complexity expected of a true Reserva, with a silky finish that lingers gracefully. An exceptional choice for collectors seeking authentic Rioja character and ageing potential.

Red 13.5

Bodegas Ondarre, Ondarre Reserva, Rioja 2020 75cl £17.18

Leather, vanilla and spice of traditionally made Rioja enveloped in an elegant and textured palate

Red 14.5

Pago de los Capellanes Roble 2024 75cl £19.67

Pago de los Capellanes Roble is a refined Spanish red from Ribera del Duero, crafted with meticulous attention to terroir and tradition. This wine showcases the depth and structure characteristic of the region's Tempranillo-based wines, aged in oak to develop complexity and elegance. Expect a harmonious balance of dark fruit, subtle spice, and oak-derived nuance, with a finish that lingers with sophistication. An excellent choice for discerning palates seeking authentic Spanish character at a considered price point.

White 12

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Vins Petxina Blanc Vi Natural White Organic 2022 75cl £15.88

A 'natural wine', made without adding protective sulphur dioxide This results in a golden yellow colour, aromas and flavours of bruised orchard fruits and a distinct tingly tang of acidity

White 12

Pere Ventura Tresor Cuvee Gran Reserva 2019 75cl £20.76

A complex and structured sparkling wine with creamy texture and a lovely aromatic axis running from ripe peaches to toast and spices Cuvee is a very specific cava, made from Xarel·lo and Chardonnay grapes and aged for an extended period of 36 months minimum A significant proportion of the Chardonnay base wine is fermented in oak barrels to increase its complexity This is a gastronomic wine, designed to complement haute cuisine

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

White 12

Vins Petxina Blanc Vi Natural White Organic 2020 75cl £15.92

A 'natural wine', made without adding protective sulphur dioxide This results in a golden yellow colour, aromas and flavours of bruised orchard fruits and a distinct tingly tang of acidity

White 13.5

J Chivite Family Estates Finca Legardeta Chardonnay 2023 75cl £16.67

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!

Rose 12

Bodegas Martin Codax Cuatro Pasos Rose 2025 75cl £12.30

Pale pink color with bluish reflections Intense, fresh citric, florad notes (violet, white flowers), red fresh fruit (green cherry, plum) It passages through the mouth with volume Refreshing aftertaste

White

Domaine EdeM Domaine EdeM Rosae 0% 75cl NV £10.94

Rose 13.5

J Chivite Family Estates Las Fincas Rose 2024 75cl £17.76

This delicious rose (in a beautiful bottle!) has intense aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry and rose petals It is smooth-textured, rounded and balanced, with persistence of flavour on the finish with lingering notes of cherry pie Created by Julian Chivite as an homage to his great friend and top Spanish chef Jose Maria Arzak, this food-friendly wine is made from Garnacha and Tempranillo, and has been lees-aged for six months to add creamy texture to its vibrant, fresh fruit character The grapes are grown on the Finca de Legardeta vineyard, that has belonged to the Chivite family for hundreds of years, with truly special climate and soil

Red 12.5

Celler 9+ Blau Mari Negre Organic 2024 75cl £13.99

"Nice and bright purple colour Very aromatic with ripe red fruits It has a low astringency and freshness The taste confirms the nose with the red ripe fruits "

White 12.5

Bodegas Martin Codax Godello 'Mara Martin,' Terras do Cigarron 2024 75cl £13.43

Fantastically pure and precise, with delicate peach, greengage and pink grapefruit aromas, which are reflected on the superbly-refreshing palate The balance is impeccable, with the ripe fruit offset by a hint (but not too much) of sophisticated, citrus pith bitterness and tangy (but not sharp) acidity Very fine

Red 15

Sierra Cantabria Rioja Garnacha 2020 75cl £23.99

Elegant and beautifully balanced, this has black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice and spice flavours, seasoned with the most delicate touch of oak and Garnacha's natural delicate pepperiness From a single vineyard planted in 1927 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this is a comparatively rare varietal Garnacha from the Rioja Alta sub-region Rated 95/100 by James Suckling: "a phenomenal wine" and 92/100 by The Wine Advocate: "a great vintage of finesse, really spectacular and improving in the glass"

White 13

Vina Salceda Puente de Salceda Verdejo 2023 75cl £15.70

Red 13

Bodegas la Purisima, Yecla, Campules El Moreno NV 75cl £11.10

A deliciously moreish red, showing an abundance of black fruit and spicy overtones through to a juicy palate, full of fruit in an easy-drinking style