Wine news of Spain, XXXVI !!!

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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, Of course post No 36 for the non Romans, I coming back at you with my wine news of Spain XXXVI !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Rioja wineries have surpassed one million visitors for the first time. In 2025, they received a total of 1,164,388 people, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa). This designation covers 66,797 hectares of vineyards in 144 towns/villages across La Rioja, the Basque Country, and Navarre, and has just celebrated its centenary. This booming segment of the business has led 226 of the 600 wineries in the Rioja DOCa to open their doors to the public, offering tastings, information on the winemaking process, and even a stroll through the vineyards. More than six out of ten visitors come from Spain, with a particularly high concentration from Madrid and Catalonia. As for international tourists, the United States remains the primary market (27% of international visitors), followed by the United Kingdom (21.5%) and Germany (12.3%). These visits offer the opportunity to explore Marqués de Murrieta (Logroño), named the best winery in Europe and third in the world by Forbes magazine in 2025; Marqués de Riscal (Elciego, Álava), the iconic wine cathedral designed by Frank Gehry, which topped the World’s Best Wineyards list in 2024; and the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture (Briones, La Rioja), one of the most outstanding in its category according to UNESCO. In fact, 81% of wineries in the Rioja DOCa consider wine tourism to be increasingly important, and 75% consider it a profitable activity. The La Rioja wine region : https://riojawine.com/en-us/

Codorníu has once again made a strong entry into the prestigious list of ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands’, ranking 39th. Compiled by the British magazine Drinks International, this global benchmark list, which this year again includes the sparkling wine category, recognizes the winery. Codorníu had already been recognized in the ranking as a Cava producer in 2017 and 2018, and in 2021 and 2022 received the distinction as part of the Raventós Codorníu group. With 475 years of history, Codorníu is the oldest Cava producer in Spain; the first Cava was created by Josep Raventós in 1872.

As always, some new finds that merits your attention wherever you are in the world, Pradorey La Trucha Arcoíris ,This white wine from the Ribera del Duero region becomes a symbol of freedom thanks to its philosophy of enjoyment without rules: a spontaneous afternoon get-together, an aperitif with friends, or a gift with personality. Pradorey inaugurates its Wild Animals range with this wine inspired by the fauna of the Duero: fresh, informal, and with a distinctive character that invites you to forget the labels. A 100% Viognier that swims against the current without losing its connection to the terroir. Price: €20.(in Spain) , And Cuatro Rayas 61 Frizzante Verdejo ; this is made with a partially cold-stopped fermentation, which gives it a light and natural effervescence, and an alcohol content of 5.5%, this wine feels like a return to youth. Fresh, bold, and with a gentle sweetness that invites you to sip slowly. A Rueda sparkling wine to liven up your terrace at any time of day and gracefully guide appetizers and starters to more substantial dishes. Price: €5.95.(in Spain),

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 my wine news of Spain XXXVI !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health,and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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