Gredos, Ribeira Sacra, and Bierzo represent three distinct Spanish wine regions united by altitude, native grape varieties, and a focus on freshness and balance. From Albillio to Mencía, these wines reflect their mountain and river valley origins with clarity and subtle mineral character.
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The 2021 Valautín Albillo Real from Ca’ di Mat opens with bright tones of lemon and lime zest, layered with notes of apricot and delicate white blossom. There are subtle herbal and spicy hints in the bouquet.
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In the glass, the wine shows a pale purple hue with a garnet rim. The nose opens with dried red cherry, wild berries, and violet, followed by gentle hints of blue fruit, spice, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is lively and fruit-driven, framed by fine, silky tannins and a subtle mineral earthiness.
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Pétalos del Bierzo represents the heart of the Descendientes de J. Palacios project, an assemblage of old-vine fruit from the western slopes of Bierzo. While vinified for immediate consumption, it still bears the estate’s dedication to refinement.
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As the air turns crisp and the light softens and foliage starts to take the stage, some wines simply feel right for the season. Grapes like Garnacha, Syrah, Mencía, Pinot Noir, and Barbera strike that perfect balance between summer’s brightness and the coming winter’s depth. Garnacha delivers supple red fruit and gentle spice, a comforting match for roasts and cool evenings. Syrah brings darker fruit,… Read more →
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Bodegas Breca focuses on expressing the true character of old-vine Garnacha from Spain’s Calatayud region. The vineyards, situated at elevations between 850 and 1,000 meters, are planted with ungrafted vines ranging from 60 to over 100 years old. These low-yielding vines, rooted in decomposed slate and quartz soils, produce grapes of remarkable intensity and natural balance.
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Clos Figueras was founded 28 years ago by Christopher Cannan, a visionary in the European fine wine trade who recognized the extraordinary potential of Priorat’s rugged landscape and centuries-old vines. Located just outside the village of Gratallops, the estate quickly became an emblem of modern Priorat, where respect for tradition meets thoughtful innovation.
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Espadeiro is one of Galicia’s most intriguing native red varieties of the Atlantic coast. Traditionally overshadowed by its white Albaniño counterpart, this ancient grape thrives in the granite soils and maritime breezes of the Salnés Valley. Adegas Terra de Asorei has brought it back to life, producing just over 200 cases from the 2021 harvest.
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La Spinetta, a renowned Italian winery, owns the Casanova della Spinetta estate. The vines are about 15 years old and are planted in a location with southern exposure at 180 meters (590 feet) above sea level.
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A pleasant surprise considering the price. In the glass it shows a fresh, light color with a traditional Viura nose, nutty with hints of dried fruit.
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Peter Leipold crafts a wine that is light, fresh, and wonderfully expressive. The bouquet opens with beautiful herbal notes and delicate citrus reminiscent of rainwater, followed by a medley of garden greens that give it a clean and lively edge.
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Made from the Sémillon white grape variety, this wine is fermented on the skins for three months before the skins are separated from the juice and the wine is transferred into vats.
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