Syrah

This "Friends' wine" is the flagship of this family bodega, located in Corral de Almaguer. It coiuld be sold under the La Mancha denomination, but owner Juan de la Barreda prefers to use the Tierra de Castilla label. The wine is a blend of old Tempranillo grapes (here they call it Cencibel), from three different terroirs: La Desehilla, Monte Alto and El Convento, with some shiraz and cabernet from younger vines.

ÀN/2 is the second wine of this estate. Like the fist one, Ànima Negra, it is mainly made with indigenous Majorcan grapes. But here, 15% of Syrah bring some more structure into the wine. Since the 2016 vintage, the estate has adopted parcel-based vinification, which has significantly elevated the quality of all its red wines.

ÀN/2 is the second wine of this estate. Like the fist one, Ànima Negra, it is mainly made with indigenous Majorcan grapes. But here, 15% of Syrah bring some more structure into the wine. Since the 2016 vintage, the estate has adopted parcel-based vinification, which has significantly elevated the quality of all its red wines.

Since 2016, Victoria Ordóñez has also been making red wine under the Sierras de Málaga DO. If she is still the "queen" of PX and Moscatel in Málaga, these reds surely deserve to appear on your table. The grapes come from high altitude vineyards surrounding the city of Málaga.

One of Priorat's great classic wines. Year after year, it expresses perfectly its terroir and its vintage. Two words to sum it all up: minerality and greatness.

One of Priorat's great classic wines. Year after year, it expresses perfectly its terroir and its vintage. Two words to sum it all up: minerality and greatness.

One of Priorat's great classic wines. Year after year, it expresses perfectly its terroir and its vintage. Two words to sum it all up: minerality and greatness. This 2008 is full of elegance.

One of Priorat's great classic wines. Year after year, it expresses perfectly its terroir and its vintage. Two words to sum it all up: minerality and greatness. This 2010 is full of elegance.

In South Africa like in Spain, Terroir is a relatively new concept. The oenologist of the Spanish estates we work with played a pioneering role in understanding its value. The same for Eben Sadie and its family in South Africa. Columella is the flagship of this small company. Its production is very limited, but the quality is very high.

In South Africa like in Spain, Terroir is a relatively new concept. The oenologist of the Spanish estates we work with played a pioneering role in understanding its value. The same for Eben Sadie and its family in South Africa. Columella is the flagship of this small company. Its production is very limited, but the quality is very high.

Coma d'en Pou is a collective name referring to some vineyard at the East of Gandesa, at the foot of the Sierra de Cavalls. Coma means dale. Coma d'en Pou has a total area of 10 hectares, covered with vines and olive trees. The first vintage was made in 1996. The percetange of Cabernet sauvignon, very popular in the region in the 90's, is now decreasing in favour of the Grenache.

The La Coma valley marks the entrance to Mas d’en Gil and has the shape of a natural amphitheatre. On the lower terraces, grenache dominates, while higher up in the valley, carinyena is planted on various types of slate soils. The blend is composed of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, the latter coming from a limestone terroir located just beside the Coma Calcari plot. The vineyards in La Coma are on average 40 to 50 years old. Coma means valley; Vella is Catalan for old. A true classic from El Priorat.

Made with old Grenache vines, here is one of Spain's best fortified wines.

Embruix mainly comes from young vines, planted in the 90's, with a complement of some old Grenache and Carignan. But this wine was meant to please. And it does. It is both supple and sensual, and what's more, its has a very good price quality relation. Embruix means bewitched. which is what you will be when you drink it!

Embruix mainly comes from young vines, planted in the 90's, with a complement of some old Grenache and Carignan. But this wine was meant to please. And it does. It is both supple and sensual, and what's more, its has a very good price quality relation. Embruix means bewitched. which is what you will be when you drink it!

Embruix is mainly produced from the younger vineyards planted in the mid-1990s. A typical Priorat “Vi Regional”, coming from vines of around 30 years old. Occasionally, a portion of old-vine Grenache or Carignan is included, but the main purpose of this wine is pure pleasure. And it succeeds brilliantly. A luscious fruit-driven wine offering outstanding value for money. Its name means “bewitched”, which is exactly what happens when you drink it.

Embruix mainly comes from young vines, planted in the 90's, with a complement of some old Grenache and Carignan. But this wine was meant to please. And it does.

ÇEmbruix mainly comes from young vines, planted in the 90's, with a complement of some old Grenache and Carignan. But this wine was meant to please. And it does.

The vineyards are located at La Joncosa del Montmell, at an altitude of 400 metres, on limestone sols.

Entry level wine made with old Monastrell vines (and others varietals) planted neat the prehistoric site of Les Alcusses. This blend is one of Valencia's most successful wines.

The Blue Label is at the top of the estate's range of 3 wines. It is inspired by the coat of arms of the family.

2008 was the first vintage produced. The estate also produces an entry-level wine (Valdueza) and a top cuvée (Etiqueta Azul). This “red label” sits in between. The vineyards are located at 235 to 355 metres altitude, with slopes of up to 12%.

The latest great wine from Victoria Ordóñez and her son Guillermo, who, since 2016 have never ceased surprising us with the quality of their Malagas - at least, in still wine. This new addition in their red wine range (the other being the Camaroles cuvée) is an exceptional wine - only 2,655 bottles.

The latest great wine from Victoria Ordóñez and her son Guillermo, who, since 2016 have never ceased surprising us with the quality of their Malagas - at least, in still wine. This new addition in their red wine range (the other being the Camaroles cuvée) is an exceptional wine - only 2,655 bottles.

The top of this estate's range. Costero is a plot of old vines on sheer slopes of schist (not terraced). It is quite different from the Negre cuvée, both more powerful and more typical of the place (here the French grapes only play a secondary part). Nunci means village crier - the profession of the ex-owner of the estate.

The top of this estate's range. Costero is a plot of old vines on sheer slopes of schist (not terraced). It is quite different from the Negre cuvée, both more powerful and more typical of the place (here the French grapes only play a secondary part). Nunci means village crier - the profession of the ex-owner of the estate.

As it is the case for most new style Priorat wines, Dirk uses a base of Grenache-Carignan (minimum 50%), blended with other grapes, mainly from younger vines. Even though it has a Mediterranean touch to it, this wine is very fresh, maybe thanks to the Cabernet Franc, which is quite rare in this zone. The time of ageing in wood is reduced, so as to limit the oaky notes - and it is a success. An outstanding price-quality relation. The name Nunci comme from the fact that Dirk bought his vineyards from the village's cryer - the Nunci.

Nuncito (the little Nunci) is somewhat the second wine of the estate, as it uses the grapes of the youngest vines. Hence the diminutive. Its first vintage was 2005.

In 1994, after 15 years of work on mono-varietal wines, Albet i Noia launched this first blend, made out of 25 year-old vines (and more).

Beside the great wines of the estate like Acrollam, Tripsol and Sotil, the Sincronia range is hosting the "little brothers". Its label recalls the Majorcan life with its boats on the coast and landscapes in the hinterland. Because having roots a-is as important as being open to the outside world.

Old vine syrahs vilified in semi-crianza style.

Old vine syrahs vilified in semi-crianza style.

The label features the tiles – Trispol – from the floor walked on during childhood in the home of the maternal godparents, in Can Verdera, Porreres.

The label features the tiles – Trispol – from the floor walked on during childhood in the home of the maternal godparents, in Can Verdera, Porreres.

This is the estate's flagship. 2007 was the first vintage.

A new line at Jané Ventura's estate. Until now, there were only two whites in the range, an entry-level wine and a top wine. After a long period of experimentation, a new trio of wines was introduced, the Selecció (in white, red and rosé). These three wines are made with the grapes of 15 different vineyards planted with old vines. Skin contact maceration at low temperature (10°C). On the label is the Fina Mas Vilella, located in the uplands and surrounded by vines.

ÀN/2 is the second wine of this estate. Like the fist one, Ànima Negra, it is mainly made with indigenous Majorcan grapes. But here, 15% of Syrah bring some more structure into the wine. Since the 2016 vintage, the estate has adopted parcel-based vinification, which has significantly elevated the quality of all its red wines.

Pre-sale. Wine will arrive between October and November 2027. In South Africa like in Spain, Terroir is a relatively new concept. The oenologist of the Spanish estates we work with played a pioneering role in understanding its value. The same for Eben Sadie and its family in South Africa. Columella is the flagship of this small company. Its production is very limited, but the quality is very high.

Pre-sale. Wine will arrive between October and November 2027. In South Africa like in Spain, Terroir is a relatively new concept. The oenologist of the Spanish estates we work with played a pioneering role in understanding its value. The same for Eben Sadie and its family in South Africa. Columella is the flagship of this small company. Its production is very limited, but the quality is very high.

Pre-sale. Wine will arrive between October and November 2027. In South Africa like in Spain, Terroir is a relatively new concept. The oenologist of the Spanish estates we work with played a pioneering role in understanding its value. The same for Eben Sadie and its family in South Africa. Columella is the flagship of this small company. Its production is very limited, but the quality is very high.

Coma d'en Pou is a collective name referring to some vineyards at the East of Gandesa, at the foot of the Sierra de Cavalls. Coma means dale. Coma d'en Pou has a total area of 10 hectares, covered with vines and olive trees. The first vintage was made in 1996. The percetange of Cabernet sauvignon, very popular in the region in the 90's, is now decreasing in favour of the Grenache.

Urbezo, a regional artist and a good friend of Santiago Garcia's, was a source inspiration for him. The estate and most of the wines are named after the painter.