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SPAIN
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 37.5cl £13.00
Case of 12 £156.00
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£24.00
Case of 6 £144.00
2009 Viña Arana Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 37.5cl £13.00
Bottle 75cl £14.00
Case of 12 £167.98
2014 Finca San Martin Crianza, Torre de Oña
Bottle 75cl £14.00
Bottle 75cl £28.00
Case of 6 £168.00
TASTING NOTES
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...
more2012 Torre de Oña Martelo Reserva, Torre de Oña
Bottle 75cl £28.00
Bottle 37.5cl £14.30
2007 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 37.5cl £14.30
Bottle 75cl £15.00
Case of 12 £179.98
TASTING NOTES
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....
more2017 Albariño, Lagar de Cervera
Bottle 75cl £15.00
Bottle 75cl
£15.00
£15.00
Case of 12
£179.98
£179.98
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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...
more2016 Albariño, Lagar de Cervera
Bottle 75cl £15.00 £15.00
Bottle 37.5cl £15.00
Case of 12 £180.00
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£29.00
TASTING NOTES
The nose opens with warm earthy tones. Appealing spice sits alongside dried peel notes and hightoned fruit over a hint of leather The fruit is forward, and a touch juicier than in the past, underpinned by the same spicy notes found on the nose. A keen freshness knits everything together and the balance of this wine is impeccable. Drink from...
more2008 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 37.5cl £15.00
Bottle 75cl £30.14
Case of 6 £180.84
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The nose immediately strikes with beautiful perfumed violets. Rich notes of ripe plum fruit complements this aromatic profile. The palate is full bodied but not over bearing, instead there are soft, gentle tannins that carry the structure superbly. A wonderfully complex herbaceous profile is revealed and dominated by fennel and lavender. The rich purple fruit contains echoes of port and...
more2013 Gratallops Vi di Vila, Alvaro Palacios
Bottle 75cl £30.14
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Case of 6 x 75cl £465.60
Magnum 150cl
Case of 6 £967.18
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2000 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £77.60
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Case of 6 x 75cl £207.60
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TASTING NOTES
This wine is strong, mature and lush to the mouth. It has an excellent tannin structure and yet remains smooth with time. It reveals itself to be very balanced and has a long-lasting finish. It has a refined and complex bouquet. Aromas of well-seasoned fruit, spicy wood, toasted whiffs, hints of minerals and a slightly musky background all stand out.
more2003 Tinto Pesquera Reserva Especial, Alejandro Fernandez
Bottle 75cl £34.60
Bottle 75cl £36.00
Case of 6 £216.00
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Another cracker was the Aster, Finca El Otero 2014 from Burgos, the central chunk of Ribera where most of the best wines comes from. This big wine (14.5% above but well-balanced) was notably complex with well-meshed tannins and a long finish. Clearly, it will age well.Geoffrey Dean, The Buyer
more2014 Aster Finca el Otero, Aster
Bottle 75cl £36.00
Spanish Wine
Wines From Spain
Characterised by a mix of sweet, sour and rich flavours, Rioja wines, such as Viña Arana Reserva 2009, tend to be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Spanish red wine. Armit Wines supplies a huge range of reds and whites from across one of the world’s most unique and varied wine-producing regions. Explore our full and diverse Spanish wine list today.Spanish Wine Regions
From the Vega Sicilia vineyard in Spain’s northern Ribero del Duero region, to the southern Jumilla region’s 2012 Portazgo Monastrell/Syrah, our selection of Spanish wines showcase the best grapes each of Spain’s most characterful vineyards has to offer.Enjoy the luxury of the rich, structured flavours of Carinena’s Grandes Vinos Y Vinedos 2014 Monasterio de las Viñas Garnacha Rosado, or enjoy the clear, refreshing citrus notes of a 2013 Las Cuadras Blanco from Bodegas Costers del Sio, on the Coster del Segre. And for a flavour you simply can’t find anywhere else - there’s always a deep, ardent Rioja red wine like the 2007 Viña Ardanza.
Spanish Wine Producers
Discover the wines of Alvaro Palacios, a Spanish winemaking tour de force with a fierce commitment to terroir and traditional, indigenous Spanish grapes. For another perspective, see the fresh, modern Bodegas Muriel - established in 1986 in founder Julian Murua’s family wine cellar, and building a reputation for consistently high-quality Rioja DO wines. With Grandes Viños y Vinedos, located in the old Monastery of Sán José de Aguarón, the Albariño Lagar de Cervera, and the family Viña Elena vineyard in Jumilla DO, the Spanish heritage of excellent wine is in safe hands.Explore our range and buy Spanish wines online today.