Priorat is located slightly inland from the Mediterranean coast and the vineyards are situated deep in the hills on very steep slopes. The region has a unique soil called llicorella which is composed of red slate and mica that sparkles in the sun and attracts and retains the heat but also enough water during the […]
Penedes is a large wine growing region south west of Barcelona stretching from the Mediterranean coast into the hills. This broad geographical area means that there are a few climatic zones throughout the region, so wine styles vary. The hot coastal plain is suited to full bodied red wine production from Garnacha and Monastrell grapes. […]
Cataluna is an independent region located in the far north-east corner of Spain. It is most famous for Cava production, Spain’s sparkling wine.
Navarra stretches from North Eastern Rioja to the foothills of the Pyrenees, south of Pamplona. It was once known only for its roses made from Garnacha, though the region;s red wine production is on the rise. Look for red Garnacha and Tempranillo as well as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. White wines are commonly made from […]
The Ebro river runs from the Cantabrian mountains in northern Spain eastward to the Mediterranean. Vineyards follow the river and Spain’s most famous wine region, La Rioja, is located here. One can also find find great Spanish rose in the Navarra region.
1Rioja is Spain’s most internationally recognized wine region. Famous for it’s wines made from the Tempranillo grape and styles that vary depending on the ageing category; from light, dry and fruity Joven wines to rustic, mature, woody Grand Reservas. It was the first Spanish region to gain DOC status. Rioja is centrally located in northern […]
Baden is Germany’s most southerly and warmest wine region and produces the country’s fullest wines. It is the only region where red wines dominate whites and the best vineyard sites are located on an extinct volcano, Kaiserstuhl. These wines are not widely exported as there is a high domestic demand.
Franken’s main white grapes are Muller-Thurgau and Silvaner. Where Riesling would struggle to ripen here, Silvaner is a better suited grape because it flowers earlier and ripens earlier. The region’s best examples of Silvaner come from the South facing slopes around Wurzburg; they are dry, with notable richness and an earthy mineral note. Wurtzburg Silvaner […]
