2009 was not a good year for Spanish wine exports, according to figures from the Spanish Wine Federation FEV (Federación Española del Vino). Spanish wine exports fell by 13.5 percent in value and 9.7 percent [...]
N.V. Bodegas Robles Montilla-Moriles Piedra Luenga Fino Ecologico – Spain, Andalucía, Montilla-Moriles (1/10/2010) On the slightly oxidative, but fresh nose almonds and spicy honey. Roasted almonds, honey and a slight bitterness on the palate, refreshed [...]
2006 Bodegas San Alejandro Garnacha Baltasar Gracian Viñas Viejas – Spain, Aragón, Calatayud (8/5/2009) Ripe, slightly burnt dark fruit, spices and espresso coffee in the nose. Spicy and fruity on the palate, with a distinct [...]
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Rioja Consejo Regulador have authorised several new international white grape varieties. Wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Verdejo, as well as the native Maturana Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco and [...]
Museum Real Cigales Reserva 2004 – Spain, Cigales (20/3/2009) In the west of Spain lies Cigales, a lesser-known wine area near the city of Valladolid in the region of Castilla y Leon. In this region, [...]
2006 Finca Sandoval Manchuela – Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, Manchuela (1/29/2009) Black berries, ripe black prunes, stable aromas and aromatic herbs on the expressive nose. Masses of black fruit on the palate, intermingled with herbs, black [...]
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Spanish researchers from the universities of Léon and Santiago de Compostello have developed software that automatically recognizes vineyards on satellite photographs. The software is useful to quickly calculate the potential proceeds of vineyards. That is [...]
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