Backpacking Spain
Be enchanted by the wines of Spain with this mouth watering 6 bottle selection. Begin with Cava from Catalonia and make your way down through Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Sanlucar to the sun drenched Canary Islands.
2020 Llopart Brut Reserva – Fantastic hand harvested organic Spanish fizz from Corpinnat – a small group of artisan wineries aiming to distinguish themselves from mass-market Cava. Traditional Method. Bright straw colour, light, creamy and fine. A very versatile fizz, ideal on its own or with any type of dish.
2021 Louro de Bolo, Rafael Palacios – A youthful straw colour with intense aromas of citrus, wild mountain flowers, fennel and flinty nuances. Fruit-forward with a taut, saline minerality and a textural complexity that showcases the beauty of the Godello grape.
2021 Vina Magna 6 Meses, Dominio de Basconcillos – A rich and bold Tempranillo blend from Ribera del Duero that is bursting with vibrant red fruit and subtle spice.
2014 Rioja Reserva, Remelluri – A pretty serious Rioja made by the highly regarded Telmo Rodriguez that focuses on the purity of fruit. Organic viticulture, fine-grained tannins and pure elegance. Tempranillo, Garnacha & Graciano.
NV La Guita Manzanilla Pasada En Rama, Rainera Perez Marin (50cl) – A salty, fresh Sherry from Sanlucar with delicate flor notes and a nutty complexity.
2021 Taganan Tinto, Envinate – A very fine field blend from Tenerife including Listán Negro, Listán Gaucho, Malvasia Negra and Negramoll that is a favourite of Sommeliers the world over. Smoky and spicy with vibrant juicy red berry fruit and a wonderful silky mouthfeel.
