With nearly 1.16 million hectares under vine, Spain boasts the largest surface area of vine cultivation in the world that dates back to Roman times. There are 67 appellations of Spanish wine, many of which perhaps live in the shadow of the better known appellations of Rioja, Cava, Sherry and the Ribera del Duero.
The country has a varied climate from the cooler, greener north to the parched Mediterranean south, but the growers cope with the heat by planting vineyards with an average altitude of 2,000 feet. The hot climate produces ripe, rich and powerful wines that can compete well with New World reds, but with additional appeal from a host of excellent indigenous grape varieties.
Bottle 75cl £24.00
Case of 6 £144.00
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£13.00
Case of 12 £156.00
“The Viña Arana 2009 is a wine with that smooth, polished red colour typical of classic Riojas. Clean and bright in the glass, with light orange notes on the rim. Outstandingly intense nose, with light balsamic tertiary aromas of tobacco, caramel, incense and spices against a background of ripe fruit. Consistent and well-balanced in the mouth, with fine, elegant tannins....
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Bottle 75cl £51.40
Case of 3 £154.20
Bottle 75cl £51.40
Bottle 75cl £51.40
Case of 3 £154.20
Bottle 75cl £51.40
Bottle 37.5cl £13.00
Case of 12 £156.00
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£24.00
Case of 6 £144.00
Bottle 37.5cl £13.00
Bottle 75cl £14.00
Case of 12 £167.98
Bottle 75cl £14.00
Bottle 75cl £28.00
Case of 6 £168.00
An extremely elegant reserva with an enveloping bouquet of crushed red cherries and subtle spices with just a hint of lavender. On the palate, smooth textures and bright red berry fruits are balanced by a refined mineral character which leads to a long and refreshing finish. Beautifully defined and supple, and almost Burgundian in style, this wine will age well...
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Bottle 37.5cl £14.30
Bottle 37.5cl £14.30
Bottle 75cl £15.00
Case of 12 £179.98
Yellow with green hues; clean and bright. Outstandingly intense aromas, with hints of stone fruit (peaches), white fruit (pears and ripe apples) and quince, in addition to a remarkable lemon leaf citrus background. A flavoursome mouth is accompanied by an enjoyable breadth and freshness, together with a very well-integrated acidity. Very persistent, fruit-forward finish. Perfect to enjoy with any appetiser....
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Bottle 75cl
£15.00
£15.00
The 2016 is a beautifully aromatic wine with notes of peach, white apples and clean citrus fruits. The characters on the nose are reflected on the palate which shows lovely complexity of ripe citrus fruits. It retains great freshness thanks to well-integrated citrus acidity. Perfect to be enjoyed on its own, it would make an ideal accompaniment to seafood as...
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