Its time again to tell you on the wines of my dear Spain, As said, this goes back from my beginnings ,and I still go for them everywhere, I am coming back at you with my wines news of Spain XX. Of course post No 20 or the non Romans, Hope you enjoy the post as I.
Rioja divided between those in favor of uprooting vineyards and those who at the moment do not have that qualified designation of origin shared the need to produce less grapes to respond to the drop in sales in a crisis that has not bottomed out. The report concludes by analyzing coexistence of table wine with Rioja wine. Opinions range from asserting that it is a model that has been created darkly to considering it unfair competition. At the other extreme, those who say that it does not affect consumption in general Rioja has to sell less wine, but more expensive and better. It is better that there is a lack of grapes and wine so that they are paid better. In Ribera de Duero, for example, the cheapest grapes are sold at 1.30 euros per kilo. In Rioja, at half the price. There is plenty of vineyard here, whether we uproot it or not And discussion continues there and here!
Could be in wines news of France or Spain, I chose to included here. From February 12 to 14, 2024 Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris celebrates the richness and diversity of French and international terroirs. This year, the fair is characterized by a very significant increase in the international exhibition area, led by Spain, Italy and Portugal (+72% compared to 2023). The consumer trend is to discover new horizons, with the desire to feed their curiosity with a wide variety of appellations, grape varieties, terroirs… One of the most striking trends that have emerged in recent years is No/Low alcohol, a contraction of the notions of abstinence (“no alcohol”) and moderation (“low alcohol”), which attracts an increasing number of consumers. The global No/Low market will exceed $11 billion in 2022, with a 7% increase in volume in 10 key markets (Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Spain, United States, France, Japan, United Kingdom and South Africa). 3,960 exhibitors 50 producing countries represented, 72% increase in surface area dedicated to international exhibitors (and 9% for French exhibitors), Spain shares an entire pavilion with Italian producers 40,000 professional visitors expected, of which more than 35% international, 70 sessions planned in the official program of ON activities! 155 visiting countries, All French wine regions are present 25 categories of spirits available, +40% more space for the Be Spirits department. Webpage : https://wineparis-vinexpo.com/newfront/marketplace/exhibitors?pageNumber=1&limit=24
Considered one of the most prestigious wine critics worldwide, he has tasted 63 wines with D.O. Valencia, considering all of them between very good and excellent. It is endorsed by the prestigious Parker points awarded by critic Luis Gutiérrez with his tastings for The Wine Advocate. Javier Revert stands out, who despite his youth has a successful career in the wine world, becoming a benchmark in the sector. Its red wine Simeta 2021 rises with 96+ points, followed by its white Micalet, which obtains 96 points for the 2022 vintage and 95+ for the 2021 vintage, as well as its Joana Vasconcelos 2021 also with 96. The first vintage of the red bursts in strongly. Foradà 2021 that obtains 95 points, consolidating its Sensal with 94 and 93+ points for the 2022 and 2021 vintages. Rafa Cambra reinforces his position as one of the most prestigious winemakers in the Mediterranean arc. Its Casa Sosegada 2021 and Casa Labor 2020 obtain 95 points Celler del Roure is another of the Projects that has received the shower of Parker points. 95 for its reds Maduresa and Parotet in its 2022 vintage and 94 for 2021. Its Safrà obtains 94+ for 2022 and 93+ in its 2021 vintage. Casa Los Frailes in Fontanars dels Alforins, with 93 points for its 1771 in its vintage 2020 and 92 in the 2021 vintage; 91 points for your 2021 Dolomites. Webpage: https://www.dovalencia.info/do-valencia/
The United States, France, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Argentina are the countries included, along with Spain, in the list of the ten best quality-price wines in the world (Top 10 Values of 2023) offered by Wine Spectator. The red wine from Vinalopó (D. O. Alicante) in eighth place in this list. It comes from old Monastrell vines planted in vineyards at more than six hundred and seven hundred meters of altitude and has been aged for fourteen months in French oak barrels. In Spain, wine can be bought for just over 13€. Volver, Alicante, Tarima Hill Viñedos Viejos 2020. Not try yet but do several from Volver and are good. webpage : https://www.winespectator.com/articles/top-10-wine-values-of-2023-022924
For you more on Bodegas Volver: https://bodegasvolver.com/nuestros-vinos/tarima-hill-white/?lang=en
One of my all time best drank it for years and still do when in Spain! Viña Tondonia, the mythical Haro winery, the one that was born for people with cars, top hats, and who spoke English, and which today (and yesterday) symbolizes eternal stewardship. Be that as it may, María José López de Heredia, fourth generation of the saga that began with the doctor born in Chile , Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta continues with a firm hand that commitment to challenge eternity, with a magical, mysterious and mythical winery in the heart of Haro, built back in 1877. In the mythical year 1984, when I encounter this winery, the portfolio of the López de Heredia family was as follows: Viña Tondonia, a red and a sixth-year white, respectively; Viña Tondonia red Harvest 1970; Viña Gravonia, fourth-year white; Viña Zaconia, sixth year white; Rafael López de Heredia, fifth year rosé to taste with “Italian and Chinese cuisine”; Viña Cubillo, a third year red and finally Viña Bosconia, a fifth year red. Many of these wines are opened very rarely and only for fans of the dream of the times. Indeed sublime wines especially the red Viña Tondonia! Do seek them out ! Webpage : https://www.lopezdeheredia.com/indexgb.html
One much newer find, but good wines as well from my dear Madrid! Las Moradas de San Martin located in the heart of the Gredos mountain range, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, At about 86 km from Madrid, and in the Comunidad de Madrid region, belongs to an area historically linked to its wines, where the monks of the Cistercian monastery of Santa María la Real already made them. In fact, there is evidence that they are very famous wines in the Spanish Golden Age, when there was no writer or nobleman who did not prostrate themselves before them. Pioneers of the new Gredos, a passionate commitment to the reunion with the Grenache traditionally grown in the San Martín area. This variety is the raw material for all the red wines we make and the undisputed key to the flavor of each of our wines. And within this commitment to the native, we continue to recover the white variety of Albillo Real, traditionally cultivated in the area, and of limited existence today. Pago de los Castillejos, located at 870 meters above sea level, is their unique estate with 21 hectares of its own vineyard with excellent potential (17 hectares of Garnacha and 3.4 hectares of Albillo Real), in which young and old plantations of more than 100 years, A place of excellent wine-growing tradition, documented since the 13C, although there are references even from Roman times. Webpage : https://lasmoradasdesanmartin.es/en/
In Madrid those bars that promote a more democratic way of drinking wine, due to their interest in promoting wine culture without nonsense or limitations. These are my favorites: La Alquimia new corner of the Chamberí neighborhood has in a short time earned the label of essential for wine lovers. natural wines this intimate and charming place is completed with natural wines from all over Spain and also from other nationalities ,located at Calle San Lucas, 15. The RestaurantGuru reviews: https://restaurantguru.com/La-Alquimia-Madrid
And Berria located at Plaza Independencia, 6 ,near Puerta de Alcalà. The wine bar par excellence, with the largest and most impressive menu in Madrid, in the style of London or New York. Official webpage: https://www.berriawinebar.com/en/berria/
There you go folks, another wonderful post on my dear Spanish wines, Hoping for a long lasting memories of my dear Spain and its wine news, Again,hope you enjoy the series of wines news of Spain as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health,and many cheers to all !!!
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