Wines of Ribera Del Duero, Spain
Geography & Climate Ribera Del Duero finds itself in the heart of Castilla y Leon commune with a short drive to Rioja from the East and Rueda to the West. Vineyards in this region grow along the...
Wines of Rioja, Spain
In Rioja, aging wine traced back to the late 1700s, a practice inspired by Bordeaux region of France. Although at the time larger barrels were used. By the mid 1800s, Rioja wine landscape experienced major growth as result...
Wines of Jerez (Sherry), Spain
Geography & Climate At the very southern tip of Spain, Jerez DOC is world famous for bull-fighting and Sherry (or Xeres in French). Ripeness is never a problem, the region is blessed with abundant sunshine almost year-round but...
Wines of Castilla – La Mancha, Spain
Geography & Climate La Mancha is the largest continuous vine-growing region in Spain. A large elevated plateau right in South-Central of Spain. The region endures consistent trend of seasonal climate: very cold winter and dry hot summer. During...
Wines of Priorat, Spain
Geography & Climate Situates on the lower western corner of Catalunia west of Penedes, Priorat is a rather small region; most vineyards are planted on steep slopes around the district of Monstant. For a long time, only horses,...
Wines of Penedes, Spain
Geography & Climate Away from the rest of Spain’s wine regions, Penedes (and Priorat) locates in the Catalunya commune far northeast of Spain. Snuggle between the south coast of Catalunya and the jagged mountain ranges of Montserrat Massif...
Catalonia’s favorite Romesco Sauce and Wine pairings ideas
The Sauce Originated from Catalonia in Northeast of Spain, Romesco is made by blending roasted peppers and nuts with extra virgin olive oil. It is simple and absolutely delicious. Romesco can be very versatile, it goes well with...
Wines of Navarra, Spain
Geography & Climate Navarra has always been a popular wine region in north of Spain, it is a close neighbor to the ever famous Rioja region to the south. A stone throw away from Rioja and again a...
New World labeling of Grape Varietals
The world of wines is almost always divided into 2 categories, those from Old World and some of New World. There are many differences between their approach in viticulture, wine-making and even how they label their finished products. ...
Wine pairings ideas for some popular Spanish Tapas
Nothing screams Spanish more than Tapas, snack-sized plates are meant to share over good conversation and drinks. Tapas bars are how the Spaniards wind down time; and for lunch, Tapas run on a different, more flexible clock. Tapas...
Wines of Toro and Rueda, Spain
Toro and Rueda are Spanish DO (Denominación de Origen) in the heart of Castilla y Leon community. Only a short 30-minute drive separates these two regions, with the Duero river running through them. Geography & Climate With close...
Classic Pairings: Pan con Tomate and Penedes Cava, Spain
Champagne often comes to mind when talking about Sparkling wines, so much that it has become synonymous with one another -although only Sparkling wines made in Champagne under the traditional method can be labeled as Champagne. Outside of...
