Monasteries along this historic trail cultivated vineyards and advanced winemaking techniques, creating the foundation for Rioja Alta’s celebrated wine culture. Over time, this region became synonymous with high-quality, age-worthy wines, with its unique terroir, marked by limestone and clay soils and a moderate climate featuring Tempranillo and Garnacha native grapes of this region.
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Viña Bosconia wines originate from the El Bosque vineyard. Inspired by French winemaking traditions, the founder named the wines after French styles, such as the Burgundy-style wine he once crafted with a high percentage of Pinot Noir, called “Rioja Cepa Borgoña.”
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In the heart of Spain’s Ciudad Real province lies Campo de Calatrava, a region steeped in history, defined by its volcanic soils, and now celebrated as Spain’s newest Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP). Officially recognized in February 2024, this milestone elevates the region from its former Vino de la Tierra (VT) designation, marking a significant step toward global recognition for its unique wines.
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A fresh, aromatic, smooth wine made from 100% Garnacha grapes. Fruit-driven, with well-integrated oak, it exhibits an elegant, good minerality, and a silky structure. Very light-bodied and silky smooth on the palate. It finishes with fine tannins, showcasing the deft hands that crafted it. Purchase this and store it for up to 10 years.
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Surviving a family Thanksgiving is like trying to pick a wine at the store—there’s a lot to choose from, and sometimes you end up with something that makes you question your life decisions.
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Bodegas Breca – Brega 2018 Elegance and finesse are words commonly associated with high-end, expensive French wines such as those from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and the overly priced Napa Cabernet Sauvignons like Heitz, Stags Leap, and Opus 1. However, in this case, I’m referring to Spanish wine. Spain has been producing incredibly elegant and nuanced wines, utilizing heirloom, native grapes from 100-year-old vines and exceptionally […]
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Two wines side by side, same vintage, same region, both under $20. But my idea was to introduce a grape variety that produces very fresh, juicy wines – the kind you can bring as a guest to dinner and enjoy thoroughly. Garnacha is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world, with its origin in Spain’s Calatayud region. It ripens […]
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