21st Century Riojas
21st Century Riojas
Spain is a captivating country of mountainous landscapes, lush fertile plains and Mediterranean seascapes. In the countryside there is a mosaic of unique soils and varying microclimates that make Spain a paradise for grape growing. There are the elegantly styled, textured reds of La Rioja, robust, mouth-filling reds from Priorat and Ribera del Duero, old vines renditions from Toro and the bold, inky wines of Monastrell from Jumilla. Alongside, are a collection of light bodied, citrus-driven whites of Albarino, aromatic Verdejo’s and mineral scented Godello’s, complimented by refreshing rosado (rose’), and finely tuned sparkling Cava’s. Let’s not forget the nutty and complex, aged Spanish Sherries, which predate the Roman Empire, from the town of Jerez. Of these notable growing regions
