spanish wines - Castilla y León

1994 was the first vintage of this wine. The bodega was bought in 1992. Meanwhile, the family has constantly been investing in the cellar and viticultural equipment. In 2000, stainless steel fermentation tanks were replaced by large oak vats and the oak barrel cellar was equipped with air conditioning; more recently, a new bottling line was also installed.

1994 was the first vintage of this wine. The bodega was bought in 1992. Meanwhile, the family has constantly been investing in the cellar and viticultural equipment. In 2000, stainless steel fermentation tanks were replaced by large oak vats and the oak barrel cellar was equipped with air conditioning; more recently, a new bottling line was also installed.

1994 was the first vintage of this wine. The bodega was bought in 1992. Meanwhile, the family has constantly been investing in the cellar and viticultural equipment. In 2000, stainless steel fermentation tanks were replaced by large oak vats and the oak barrel cellar was equipped with air conditioning; more recently, a new bottling line was also installed.

1994 was the first vintage of this wine. The bodega was bought in 1992. Meanwhile, the family has constantly been investing in the cellar and viticultural equipment. In 2000, stainless steel fermentation tanks were replaced by large oak vats and the oak barrel cellar was equipped with air conditioning; more recently, a new bottling line was also installed.

Bodegas Roda's latest adventure. The project was born in 2006 and the first wine produced in 2008. The name Corimbo in itself is a token of rarity, since its meaning is a horizontal inflorescence. The production of the cuvée is 40,000 bottles.

The name of Corimbo is a token of rarity in itself, since it is a rare kind of thistle.

It is often said that Mencia has the fruitiness of a Pinot Noir and the freshness of a Shiraz. This young (joven) wine was made with the same care as the Raúl Pérez's other cuvées but comes from younger vines.

It is often said that a good Mencia combines the fruit of a nice Pinot and the freshness of a good Syrah. Valtuille - the name of the village where the vineyard stands - comes from a selection of 100 year-old vines, at 580 m above sea level. Production; 3,500 bottles.

Castro Ventosa's top white wine. "El Val" is the name of the vineyard, located just opposite the renowned "Villegas" vineyard. West orientation so ripeness is up to almost 1 month later than the Villegas vineyard. El Val therefore gives voluminous wines with plenty of fraîche and character. Is without doubt the most Burgundian of our white Godello wines.

Castro Ventosa is one of the oldest domains in Bierzo. This is the family domain of Spain's most famous oenologist Raul Pérez. Cova de la Raposa ('cave of the fox') is a vineyard located in the village of Abajo de Valtuille. Southern exposure on sandy soil. Not an easy plot and therefore this wine is not made every year. When it does succeed, the wine is truly great.

Castro Ventosa is one of the oldest domains in Bierzo. This is the family domain of Spain's most famous oenologist Raul Pérez. Cova de la Raposa ('cave of the fox') is a vineyard located in the village of Abajo de Valtuille. Southern exposure on sandy soil. Not an easy plot and therefore this wine is not made every year. When it does succeed, the wine is truly great.

Castro Ventosa is one of El Bierzo's oldest estate. It is the family estate of Raul Pérez, Spain's most famous oenologist. And La Vitoriana is one of their best crus. Très limité : seulement environ 600 bouteilles ont été produites !

Rapoalo is a 3.5 hectare cru divided between some 6 winemakers, of which being Raul Pérez who produces wine from this cru with Ultreia and La Vizcaina. The vines are more than 100 years-old, the soils are mainly clay. The parcel sees the Sun quite late in the morning.

Rapoalo is a 3.5 hectare cru divided between some 6 winemakers, of which being Raul Pérez who produces wine from this cru with Ultreia and La Vizcaina. The vines are more than 100 years-old, the soils are mainly clay. The parcel sees the Sun quite late in the morning.

El Bierzo was one of the first Spanish denominaciones to get a completely new set of specifications, introducing (from 2017 onwards) the vino de villa for wines made with grapes originating from one village. A list of villages has been issued. Some producers already use these names, including our suppliers. A good example of "vino de villa" is Valtuille.

Carlota is Cote’s only daughter, the soul of the project and his greatest pride. She is already playing an active role in the winemaking. Carlota is always released later, in very limited quantities, after 21 months of barrel ageing.

Granuja means mischievous in Spanish. This strange name is a tribute to Cote's maternal grandfather, Teofilo Reyes, who was the godfather of the Ribera wines, but who was also a joker. This Granuja is a blend of Tempranillo grapes from 5 different terroirs: two in Ribera del Duero (Gumiel and Baños de Valdearrados), Toro, Cigales and Valtiendas. The result is a surprising synergy between these 5 terroirs and the ultimate expression of what tempranillo can give you in Castille-Leon. A perfect tribute indeed for Teófilo !

The most outstanding of Cote's creations. This Cote Luna is a blend od three varietals which are rarely found side to side in the region or even any region of Spain: Aragonés, Petit Verdot and Grenache. What's more, they are 40 and 180 year-old, prephylloxeric vines. And what a result! This wine is better then a great many Riberas...