Spain’s love affair with wine is embedded in its soils, and the last two decades have seen an explosion of unique regional styles led by a new generation of leading winemakers.
I would like to suggest a couple of these leading lights to you as wines that are well worth the effort to get to know, including the new vintage of one of our most amazing white wine buys ever, a simply stunning value Verdejo from Jose Pariente (best winery in Spain, 2011). We have also recently added a couple of wines from the Tinto Figuero stable in Ribera del Duero. It is easy to see why this estate has shot to international success in just ten years.
Jose Pariente, Verdejo 2010 – “Bodegas y Vinedos Jose Pariente’s 2010 Verdejo offers up a pleasing perfume of nutmeg, guava, mineral, and spring flowers.” eRobertParker.com List Price: £11.99 Offer Price: £10.79
Tinto Figuero, 4 Roble 2008 – “…expressive nose of red fruits, black licorice, and blackberry with a hint of cedar…” eRobertParker.com List Price: £12.99 Offer Price: £11.69
Tinto Figuero, 12 Crianza 2006 - “…aromas of damp earth, espresso, balsamic, licorice, and blackberry…serious volume…and concentration…” eRobertParker.com List Price: £19.99 Offer Price: £17.99
We also have an excellent selection of other Spanish stars including Primitiu de Bellmunt 2000, Altos de la Hoya Monastrell Joven 2009 and the exceptional Port-like sweet red Olivares Monastrell Dulce 2008.