Tag: Spain
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Forbes Article: Light The Grill And Grab A Glass – Tempranillo Pairs Perfectly With Fourth Of July And National Grilling Month
Don’t abandon hearty red wines because the temperature is climbing. Tempranillo, a noble thick-skinned black grape, is the perfect wine to pair with national grilling month. Hailing from the Iberian Peninsula, today Tempranillo is cultivated around the world, making it the ideal red wine of summer.
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Beat the Summer Heat with Rias Baixas Albariño
This summer in North Texas has been oppressively hot. I typically do not avoid a certain grape or color of wine due to the season. However, when the mercury is well over the 100 mark, I am not thinking about hearty foods, instead I want something light and refreshing. More than anything my food choice…
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I Say Grenache, You Say Garnacha
Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. It goes by many different names, such as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Sardegna. This workhorse grape is a key component to two of the world’s most celebrated wines, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat, at yet it is largely under-appreciated. Jancis Robinson argues,…
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The Daily Meal Article: La Rioja’s Wine Revolution
Miguel Angel de Gregoria of Finca Allende said, “Rioja is a Burgundy style wine with a Bordeaux history.” You may drink and enjoy Rioja, but do you really know Rioja? La Rioja is more than just a prominent Spanish wine region, it also played a pivotal role in France’s wine history. Learn more about the…
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Food, Wine, Travel Magazine Article
I am blessed with my job to be able to experience many wine regions first hand. While experiencing these regions I am often afforded the opportunity to experience cultural aspects of many of the places I visit as well. Over time it has occurred to me that in addition to sharing my wine experiences I…
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Catalonia: Beyond Cava
Catalonia is vital to Spain’s wine identity, making it ironic that if the Catalans had their way they would be independent of Spain. They have their own language, gastronomy, and culture. Barcelona is the vibrant capital of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan). It has an intense European vibe, is home of many famous artists (Salvador Dali…
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Snooth Article: It’s Time to Rethink Cava
Many wine consumers have a mis-conception about Cava. Cava is not just another inexpensive sparkling wine. Many Cavas are produced with depth, layers of flavors and textures, and great age-ability. If all you know about Cava is it makes a great mimosa please take a moment to read my latest Snooth contribution, because it is…
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Get to Know Spain’s Utiel-Requena DO
Spain’s Valencian Community is the fourth most populous autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia, and Madrid. The city of Valencia, located on the southeastern coast about 303 kilometer (188 miles) from Barcelona, is the capital of the Community. As Spain’s third largest city, Valencia has much to offer, including beaches, arts, medieval castles, an inviting Central…
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Get to Know Spain’s Navarra DO
Navarra is one of Spain’s most ancient wine regions. Historical evidence dates grape growing back to 2 BC when ancient Romans built wineries there. The wines gained prominence in the Middle Ages. By the 18th century viticulture was the main agriculture in the region, and when the phylloxera outbreak hit France, Navarra benefited from increased…
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Getting Real with Hacienda de Arínzano
Spain is a vast country comprised of 13 wine regions with over 2,000 vineyard acres and 200+ grape varieties. Situated in the north-eastern region of Spain between La Rioja and Navarra, near the town of Pamplona lies Hacienda de Arínzano. Arínzano is not just another Spanish winery, they are the first winery in northern Spain…
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