Wine: Spain
Results
Reynoble Garnacha Rose
Fresh, delicate, and floral, with wild berries. Also strawberry notes typical of the Garnacha grape. Light and tasty, lively acidity, nice body and very agreeable with an uncharacteristically long finish in the mouth for a rosé. Made from certified organic grapes, at this price, what's not to like?
Monte La Sarda
A bargain juicy red that flies off the shelf. Old vines Garnacha grown in chalky soils, close to the Priorat region in Aragon. Full-bodied with plenty of black and red fruits, hints of spice too. Winemaking Details: Fermented and Aged in Tank
Monte La Sarda Tempranillo
Native to Spain, the early ripening Tempranillo grape produces full red wines with notes of spiced berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather, and herb. This reasonably priced wine is great for everyday enjoyment!
Goes well with: Grilled Pork, stews, aged cheeses
Dibon Cava Brut Reserve
Light gold with plenty of bubbles, this wine has aromas of apples and pears with pleasant floral notes. Crisp and light-bodied on the palate, stone fruit flavors are accompanied by a mild minerality and balanced acidity. A delicious sparkler for a great price! Winemaking Details: Natural Yeast Fermentation,
Primitivo Quiles "Cono 4"
Monastrell made in 80 year old Conofors (think dairy tanks but made of American Oak), this wine is filtered by gravity and, following tradition, is made in a slighty oxidative style which gives the wine its very unique character. This young wine is full body with lots of complexity but it is super easy to drink. The palate is full of wild strawberries and raspberries with a hint of spice and pepper.
Goes With: braised short ribs, roast chicken, any earthy mushroom dish
Farming Details: Organic
Masia de Bielsa Garnacha
Masia de Bielsa is a small facility making great wines at even better prices. All the vineyards are 45 years or older and are farmed organically. This wine is made from 100% Old Vine Garnacha grown in Galet soils. Bursting with red fruits and strawberry, it shows great purity with lots of spice and minerals. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered
Bodegas Roquesan Ribero del Duero Tinto Joven
With 60% of their vineyards over 100 years old, Roquesán may be the best value in the store. This 100% Tempranillo is grown in sandy with alluvial stone soil at 2,788 feet. The free run juice ferments in cement tanks with 10 days of maceration. The wine then ages for 6 months before spending another 10 month in bottle before release. This is balanced, fruit forward tempernillo without the weight of excess oak that plagues this region. Dark fruit, firm tannins, nicely balanced by just enough acidity to make you want to refill your glass.
Farming Details: Sustainable
Hermanos Pecina Rioja Joven
Hermanos Pecina is located in the heart of Rioja Alta in the Sonsierra Riojana. Expert viticulturist Pedro Pecina, who managed the vineyards of Rioja Alta for nearly 20 years, is the owner of these 50 hectares of vines that average 30 years of age. All grapes are hand-harvested in 15 kilo baskets to ensure delicate treatment of the fruit.
Dibon Cava Rosé
The rosé sister to our most popular sparkling wine, the Dibon Cava Brut, this festive bubbly has strawberry and red fruits on the nose, with red berry and stone fruit flavors on the palate along with refreshing minerality and balanced acidity. A perfect choice to make any day a special occassion.
German Gilabert Cava
Rabble-rousing wine importer, Jose Pastor, has set out to bring honest, minimally messed with Spanish wines into the US. This here is his private label sparkling wine. It's a bone dry, traditional-style cava.