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Probably the very finest Airen wine in the world "Who could imagine Airen could be this exciting," says Luis Gutierrez of The Wine Advocate White nectarine, peach, blanched almond and cider apple character Brisk, bright, lean and long Made by rising star winemaker, Elias Lopez Montero, whose grandparents recognised this parcel of vines as their best plot of Airen, this is from ungrafted vines - ie, grown on their own roots Organically farmed

Fresh and intense aromas of greengage, pineapple and amalfi lemon, with a hint of asian spice There is a coolness and fragrance that is very enticing On the palate the silky Garnacha Blanco and Chardonnay blend is elegant yet vibrant with bright acidity The finely exotic fruits are persistent, crisp and refreshing, and there is hint of creaminess on the finish

An extraordinary wine from a unique place on earth, Ossian is the fruit of vines almost 200 years old - survivors of the Phylloxera pandemic that scourged the world's vineyards in the late 19th Century It has a lovely rich, lush juicy-ripe pear fruitiness; strongly reminiscent of young white Burgundy This is followed by a green fennel herbal character that sets it apart as something distinct and utterly unique Also akin to Burgundy is the finely-applied veneer of top-quality oak, which enhances but does not obscure the wine's singular personality Underneath all this is a tight, grippy 'mineral' character, suggesting that, while enjoyable now, this should also develop beautifully over a few years The ancient vines have never been grafted, and have developed their own extensive root system deep into the sand and slate terroir that has protected them for centuries, and which contributes greatly to the notable balance and expressiveness in the wine

Appearance: Pale-yellow color Nose: Fresh tropical fruit like grapefruit, pineapple and mango blended with toasted notes Palate: Nice and balanced acidity wich brings out the fruity sensation on the palate and gives a long pleasant finish

One of a fascinating pair of Alvarinho wines from Vinho Verde This is from vines grown exclusively on vineyards over schist (xisto) bedrock While true to Vinho Verde's overall fresh style, this is relatively rich-textured, complex and nuanced It has succulent flavours of ripe peach and apricot, with the tang of sherbet lemon Schist is a metamorphic rock that fractures easily, allowing the vine roots to penetrate deep into the ground, ensuring a steady supply of water Its dark colour means it absorbs the sun's heat and re-radiates it at night, giving a 'double-ripening' effect

Appearance: Pale-yellow color Nose: Fresh tropical fruit like grapefruit, pineapple and mango blended with toasted notes Palate: Nice and balanced acidity wich brings out the fruity sensation on the palate and gives a long pleasant finish

Eduardo Eguren does an outstanding job of marrying Cuentavinas' signature elegance to Ribera del Duero's potential power This is a sumptuous wine, with wafts of pine forest above aromas of raspberries, slightly resinous blackberries, clove and cinnamon On the palate, it has crystal clarity, with freshness, tanginess and richness all in superb equilibrium It could age, but it's 100% delicious to enjoy immediately

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

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

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

Light sherry, fresh as orange blossom, with a yeasty, white bread note, a spritz of lemon and a savoury sprinkling of salt

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

Gamey and savoury aromas prelude a densely flavoured palate with blackberry and blueberry flavours, rich and robust

An astonishing wine made from 100% ungrafted Tinta de Toro vines, aged between 45 and more than 100 years of age Dense purple in colour, with fabulous aroma concentration of black fruit, brandy, spices and mineral nuances On the palate it is well structured, powerful, very expressive, creamy, rich and aromatic with smooth tannins This will drink marvellously immediately, and also age gracefully should you wish to cellar it