Wine Reviews

Two greats, Arzak and Chivite, have joined forces in a different kind of venture, but with a style of wine that pleases consumers.  A style of wine that gives the impression of softness at first, but then shows its character, liveliness body and intensity. This pale rosé, now a very popular colour, suggests subtlety and delicacy, but gradually...
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Appearance: Pale yellow hue flecked with gold. Nose: Very aromatic, pronounced aromatic herbs, exotic fruit, citrus and floral notes. Palate: The herbaceous notes and intense fruit give way to a lovely unctuous sensation on the palate, with a fresh, long-lingering finish. Comment: In this wine, two varietals, the Caiño Blanco and the Loureiro,...
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Appearance: Clean, bright yellow flecked with gold. Small, fine bubbles. Nose: Ripe citrus, notes of pastries and a hint of nuts. Palate:  Dry on entry with a sparkling freshness reminiscent of citrus fruit.  On the finish, it shows the enveloping creaminess and elegance of long, well-managed ageing. Comment: To enjoy this cava at its best, it...
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From this 2008 vintage, Recaredo Subtil has stated the name of the vineyard on the label, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the origin of the grapes. Through doing this, they want to add value to the geographical location, the type of terrain and the microclimate.  Respecting the principles of organic growing, they work the vineyard...
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The name of the Vinícola Real winery can be traced back to its medieval roots in the historic town of Albelda de Iregua. It stepped into the spotlight in 1994 with its first signature wine, 200 Monges Red, which was a tribute to the monks of the San Martín de Albelda Monastery. These monks were responsible for writing the Vigilian Codex. More...
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The story of Andrea Franchetti is one that begs to be told. A descendant of a wealthy Italian family, he could have lived anywhere in the world, but he chose Val d’Orcia, in the Tuscan countryside near Lacio. It is an arid and desert-like area, but with clay soil, ideal for producing fine wines. He bought and restored a very old country house on...
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The Aulan family has owned Château Dereszla since 1999. Its 35 hectares are of exceptional quality and in a perfect location, on gentle slopes with perfect microclimates. The vineyards are divided into different plots, all of which are south-facing and located between 150 and 250 metres altitude. Eszencia is the ultimate in quality in Tokaji...
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This is the jewel in the Bodegas Baigorri crown. It is a wine and a half, produced from selected old Tempranillo vines with very low yields. The result is a wine with a fantastic tactile mouthfeel, and a high concentration of fruit, thanks to impeccable quality raw material and the work carried out in a flawless cellar.
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Due to its fresh, Atlantic style, this is not a wine for everyone, but perfect for those with a more inquisitive and adventurous palate. Produced from the native grape, Caiño, it releases captivating notes of fresh red fruit and flowers, is lovely and light over the palate, and delivers a good dose of salinity and acidity. An “extreme” wine with a...
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