Tag: spain
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Regional Spotlight: La Rioja, Spain
Nestled underneath the Cantabrian mountain range in northern Spain lies the country’s most celebrated wine region: La Rioja. Often referred to as Spain’s early answer to fine wine after receiving expert advice and guidance from Bordeaux winemakers in the late 19th century, who were looking for pastures new after the devastating effects of ...
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Rioja vs Ribera del Duero
These are two of the great wine producing regions of Spain. Without a doubt, Rioja is Spain’s best known wine region and the oldest ‘Denominaciones de Origen’ (D.O) in Spain, having received DO status in 1925. In 1991 it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origen), a higher category reserved for wines maintaining consistency and ...
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Wine of The Week: La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2018
La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva, Spain 2018 Why we love it... No Easter celebration would be complete without a beautiful Rioja and this one is superb for drinking this Easter. It's also a great introduction to La Rioja Alta! The Story of Viña Alberdi Viña Alberdi 2018 was the only wine created by La Rioja Alta in 2018, and as such ...
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A trip to Marqués de Murrieta
This legendary bodega is intrinsically linked with the history of the region having been established in 1852 by Don Luciano Murrieta, with the vineyards located in the southernmost part of La Rioja Alta. It is one of the oldest and most respected bodegas of Rioja, with almost 300 hectares of vines. Marqués de Murrieta are one of the few wineries ...
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CVNE: Contino Gran Reserva 2014
Viñedos del Contino was created in 1973 by CVNE, and was the first single-estate (or château) established in La Rioja, where all grapes come from the 62-hectare estate surrounding the winery in Laserna, Rioja Alavesa. The first vintage of Contino Gran Reserva was in 1996, and has been regarded as one of the regions iconic wines ever ...