Northern Spain: Galicia to Catalunya
2020 Gran Bazan Etiqueta Verde On Sale for $19.99 | Rias Biaxas / Spain 100% Albarino Sourced from the verdant Galicia region, Gran Bazan is a textbook Albarino showcasing the ripe white fruit of the varietal alongside salty, marine influences. |
2018 Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vina de Martin “Os Pasas” On sale for $31.99 | Ribeiro / Spain 75% Treixadura, 25% Albarino & Lado Located just to the north of Rias Biaxas, the Ribeiro region has a long history of viticulture which today is focused mostly on the production of stony whites based on the Treixadura varietal. Luis Anxo Rodriguez is a top producer in the zone, fashioning his multi-layered Os Pasas bottling with an emphasis on minerality. |
2020 Ostatu Rosado On sale for $14.99 | Rioja Alavesa / Spain 70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, 3% Viura Ostatu Rosado is fermented in stainless steel using only native yeasts. This is a modern style of Rioja Rosado with an emphasis on bright fruit and refreshing acid. |
2018 Raul Perez Ultreia Saint Jacques On sale for $17.99 | Bierzo / Spain100% Mencia Mencia guru Raul Perez produces this intriguing red which features crunchy red fruit framed by a velvet texture. While many compare Mencia to other varietals (Pinot Noir, Cab Franc), it is truly unique and deserving of consideration alone. |
2019 Clos Figueras Serras Tinto On sale for $31.99 | Priorat / Spain Primarily Grenache & Samso (Carignan) with Syrah, Cab Sauv Hot slate and blue and black fruit are the main aromas and flavors found in this unadorned Priorat. Grenache and Carignan show their individual charms of spice and savoriness in equal proportion. |
2013 Ostatu Reserva On sale for $29.99 | Rioja Alavesa / Spain 100% Tempranillo 50 year-old vines + 50% new French oak + high elevation vineyards = A sauve, accessible version of Rioja with loads of richness and warmth. |