Grape variety is very important to understand a wine. In some places, grape varieties are considered one of the most important factors in choosing a wine. In most European countries, it’s more common to order or buy a wine by … Read More
Appellations
Good news for Ribera del Duero: the D.O allows Albillo white wines
The first whites made with Albillo Mayor (also known in the area as Blanca del País or Albillo) with the label of the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero will be from the vintage 2019, while until now the wineries … Read More
Vinos de Madrid Appellation of Origin
Madrid has an Appellation of Origin of its own, which makes it the only capital in the World to have one bearing its name, since 1990. Despite general belief, the Appellation of Origin is not a mere administrative status, but … Read More
Main Spanish Wine Regions
Spain has several wine regions. Below you can find the list of the Wine regions of Spain with Denominación de Origen (DO & DOCa). (Denominación de Origen = Appellation of Origin). 1. Rías Baixas DO 2. Ribeiro DO 3. Ribeira … Read More
Le Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! This emblematic phrase has made Beaujolais one of the best known wines in the world. Every third Thursday of November at 00:01, trucks leave the cellars, so that wine lovers all around the world from … Read More
Hello Vino
Having trouble selecting the perfect wine? We would like to share an app that is perfect for you! Hello Vino can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Andriod app store, and is really easy to use. Do you … Read More
Ribera del Duero Appellation of Origin
Ribera del Duero is a Spanish Designation of Origin (DO) located in the country’s northern plateau and is one of nine wine regions within the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is also one of several recognised wine-producing regions … Read More
La Mancha Appellation of Origin
La Mancha is a Spanish Designation of Origin (DO) and is located in the largest continuous vine-growing area in the word, the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha. This area in includes 182 municipalities: 12 in the province of Albacete, 58 … Read More
