Spanish Wines

On the Wave of “Nuevo Spain”

A number of prominent wineries from outside of the region discovered the un-tapped potential of abandoned vineyards, and after massive investment from pioneers such as Alvaro Palacios, are now producing amazing, complex wines. One such winery is the Casa Gran Del Siurana where the dominant grape, Garnacha, is blended with typical French varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc to produce a stunning wine called Cruor. The winery’s Gran Cruor, a blend of Syrah with a little Carinena, which has an emphasis on long maceration and barrel aging in new French oak, is a wine to look out for. The arduous terrain and small production of such esoteric wines means that prices are relatively high in comparison to some Spanish wines, yet still a bargain when held up against other limited wines of similar quality from other countries.
Whatever your preferred taste in wine maybe, Spain will no doubt have something new, exciting and eye opening to offer to those who search out and savour the experience. From light and refreshing whites and roses, through to a myriad of styles of red wines, Spain, while steeped in history, is creating waves in a modern world of wine. With some of the best value wines at almost every level, wine lovers can relish a journey of discovery through the regions of Spain. - Ali Nicol

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