The 90 Plus Cellars Lot 128 Gran Vino, the GT version of red blends. BULK BUY! 40% Tempranillo, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% … [Read more...]
The Best Spanish Wine Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!
It might surprise you to know that Spain has more vineyard land than any other country in the world. It also has the highest life expectancy in Europe -- coincidence? I think not!
Spanish wine is one of our very favorite values because so much of the vineyard land in Spain is old, which means lots of really old grapevines, which equates to delicious wines. Why? The simple reason is because as vines age and the roots go deeper, they produce less fruit but that fruit is more concentrated with flavor.
Spain also follows strict laws as to how they can label their wine. (Check out Rioja for example.) This means that unlike a number of New World regions, wines here must meet stringent requirements to get a term like Reserva or Gran Reserva. In other words, when you see these terms on the label they actually mean something!
Tempranillo and Garnacha dominate the red wines here, but inexpensive gems can be found in many other varieties as well, especially whites such as Albarino.
Read on for our list of The Best Spanish Wine Under $20!
Carlos Serres Reserva – Silky Smooth Rioja Goodness
The highly satisfying Carlos Serres Reserva at a great Costco price. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from 30 year old vines in the Finca … [Read more...]
La Rioja – A Spanish Region That Is A Feast For The Senses!
The wines from Rioja, Spain are some of our most recommended here at Reverse Wine Snob. And while those wines are a great find at your local … [Read more...]
Campo Alegre Toro – One Tasty Tempranillo
The Campo Alegre, just the way we like our Tempranillo. 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) from 40 year old vines in Toro, Spain. The wine … [Read more...]
Vivanco Rioja Reserva – A Work of Art
The Vivanco Rioja Reserva, a beauty inside and outside the bottle. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from Rioja, Spain. The wine is aged for … [Read more...]
La Tercera Rioja Reserva – Buy a Boatload!
The La Tercera Rioja Reserva, it doesn't get much better than this 2010 Rioja Reserva for less than 10 bucks! 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha … [Read more...]