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Wines of Spain

Wines of Spain
En Espagne, la viticulture a été introduite par les Phéniciens, développée par les Grecs et structurée par les Romains. Malgré les invasions barbares qui y portèrent atteinte, le vignoble espagnol fut préservé, même sous l’occupation des Maures. Bien entendu, la “Reconquista” et les débouchés offerts par les nouvelles colonies facilitèrent la reprise de l’expansion du vignoble. Sans doute le phylloxéra au XIXe siècle et la guerre civile au XXe siècle portèrent-ils les coups les plus durs à la viticulture espagnole. Finalement, ce n’est que ces cinquante dernières années que l’industrie viticole espagnole s’est réorganisée, grâce notamment au retour à la démocratie et à l’entrée de l’Espagne dans l’Union européenne.

Le vignoble espagnol couvre aujourd’hui une superficie de près de 1.100.000 hectares, répartie dans toutes les régions du pays. Il constitue ainsi le plus grand vignoble au Monde par sa surface même si elle a considérablement diminué ces dernières années. La plupart des cultures profitent d’un climat méditerranéen, une petite partie des terres plantées étant soumise à un climat plus océanique, celles de l’ouest du pays comme en Galice ou au sud-ouest de Séville. Les meilleurs vignobles sont situés sur les plateaux entre 500 et 800 m d'altitude, là où le soleil est moins puissant et les nuits sont plus fraîches.

Le vin d'Espagne est protégé par une soixantaine d’appellations d'origine (Denominacíon de Origen et Denominacíon de Origen Calificada), elles-mêmes regroupées en 12 régions de production dont les viticulteurs peuvent revendiquer l’origine, à défaut d’appellation contrôlée, à l’instar des vins de pays en France. Les appellations d’origine les plus réputées sont sans doute celles de Rioja, Ribera del Duero et bien entendu ou Jerez (Xérès). Les cépages ont su garder leur identité et sont principalement constitués de Grenache, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Carignan ou Merlot pour les vins rouges et Macabeux, Grenache blanc, Malvoisie, Palomino et Parellada pour les vins blancs.

Découvrez les domaines d'Espagne : Luis Canas, Vega Sicilia, Enate, Exopto, Borsao, Aalto

Découvrez également les appellations d'Espagne : Tierra de Castilla, Cava, Campo de Borja, Jumilla, Carinena, Navarre, Baixas, Somontano.

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Dominio de Pingus - Ribera del Duero PSI 2022

93-95/100 Robert Parker

Spain
tempranillo
floral
elegant
juicy
great name

"Even more delicious and accessible than the previous vintage, Pingus' PSI goes one step further according to Wine Advocate!"

"The PSI 2022 is clean, expressive and open, much more accessible than the more reductive 2021, which I tasted alongside. It's primary, fruity and precise. "The fruit selection was better in 2022," explained Mr. Sisseck. It has restrained ripeness and a polished texture, and is elegant and slender, with fine tannins. It feels like a step up from the 2021. [...] 2025-2032" (Robert Parker 2024)

Dominio de Pingus - Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus 2022

94-95/100 Robert Parker

Spain
tempranillo
concentrate
long finish
prestige

"A delicate, fragrant Tempranillo of incredible elegance, sublimated by Peter Sisseck!"

"The nose of the 2022 Flor de Pingus has a peach note (vine peach!). It's fragrant, elegant, more fruity, tender, delicate and ripe without excess (but perhaps the ripest of the 2022s, perhaps the influence of the young vines). The palate is tender, with bright tannins and a rounder feel. The finish is dry, even a little austere, with fine chalky notes. Overall, the 2022s have done very well, much better than expected. [...] 2025-2032" (Robert Parker 2024)

Bodegas Ponce - Manchuela La Casilla 2023

94/100 Robert Parker

Spain
bobal
complex
tapas
immediate pleasure

"Rated 94 by Parker, discover this fresh and irresistibly complex cuvée: another success from Bodegas Ponce!"

« Le 2023 La Casilla a fermenté avec des grappes entières et des levures indigènes dans des cuves de chêne de 4 500 litres et a mûri dans ces cuves et quelques fûts de 600 litres pendant neuf mois. Il présente une incroyable fraîcheur, [...]. Il est complexe et sérieux, beaucoup plus complexe que le Clos Lojen, malgré la petite différence de prix, et il a des notes de baies, d'herbes et de fleurs, beaucoup d'herbes aromatiques méditerranéennes et une très bonne fraîcheur et acidité, des tanins fins et un très bon équilibre général, idéal pour accompagner les plats. C'est un vin sérieux mais facile à boire. Il est plus rhodanien que bourguignon. [...]. J'ai goûté une bouteille du 2005, leur premier millésime, et le vin était à pleine maturité, même si le style était différent (il a 14,5 % d'alcool), plus extractif et avec plus de chêne. 2024-2035 » (Wine Advocate - Parker 2024)

Bodegas El Angosto - Valencia La Peña de España 14 meses 2022

90/100 James Suckling

Spain
gurgling
fruit bomb
tapas
immediate pleasure

"A 90/100 Suckling for this Iberian delicacy at an affordable price: an irresistible buddy wine with juicy, succulent fruit: the "Peña" means "group of friends" in Spanish!"

"Nose of spicy berries, cumin, coffee and vanilla. Medium-bodied, with ripe, juicy berries and firm tannins. Tasty finish with fine grain and medium length. Drink now. (James Suckling 2024)

Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España - Rioja Real de Asúa 2020

97/100 James Suckling

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97/100 Decanter

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96+/100 Robert Parker

Spain
tempranillo
freshness
modern
impressive

"Great purity, great clarity, and wonderful finesse according to James Suckling: discover one of the greatest wines of Spain and the world".

« [...] Issu du frais millésime 2020, ce vin est intensément parfumé et presque capiteux au nez : prunes cuites, fraises et douces épices d'anis, de cannelle et de clou de girofle. Souple et si doux, mais avec un aspect de velours froissé qui lui donne du poids et de la texture. La bouche est immédiatement satisfaisante, avec des tanins délicats mais enrobants qui donnent de la structure et du soutien sans pour autant écraser le fruit croquant, mûr et charnu. L'acidité est élevée et équilibre parfaitement les éléments chauds sous-jacents. Riche, somptueux, séduisant, mais avec équilibre et nuance - tout est bien défini et la bouche est délicieusement juteuse en milieu de bouche. Lumineux, brillant, vivant et tout à fait gouleyant. [...] 2025-2040 » (Decanter 2023) - Livraison en caisse bois possible pour les commandes de 6 bouteilles de ce vin (selon pays et mode expédition sélectionné)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva 2004

98/100 Robert Parker

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97/100 James Suckling

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96/100 Vinous

Spain
tempranillo
deep
rarity
treasure

"All the excellence and richness of the Bosconia vineyard, a true tasting experience in very limited quantities!"

"Imagine walking through López de Heredia's catacomb-like cellar, full of cobwebs and mushrooms. Imagine the damp, cool air chilling your bones. This is where the Gran Reserva Bosconia 2004, a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, spent over ten years aging. From the Bosconia vineyard in Rioja Alta, this wine has a herbaceous profile. Aromas also include tertiary notes of cola, leather and thyme on a background of hazelnut and cedar. Dry and silky, the palate is lightly structured, with textured tannins and juicy length. Delicately evolved, this is a rare, savory wine of the old school." (Vinous 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004

100/100 Robert Parker

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98/100 James Suckling

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97/100 Vinous

Spain
complex
prime rib
great wine
masterpiece

"A sublime and bewildering 100/100 Wine Advocate rating, available in very limited quantities!"

"The year was excellent, and the Viña Tondonia grapes were picked from October 11, the dates of yesteryear. I tasted the exceptional Parreno 2001 two weeks before tasting this wine, and found many similarities between the two wines. It has complex notes of forest floor, truffle, wild herbs, spices and mushrooms, as well as a touch of iodine. It is velvety, with very elegant tannins and a supple finish. It's powerful and persistent, but there's also something ethereal about it. It's full of energy, light and power. It should last almost forever. Bravo!" (Wine Advocate 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004

100/100 Robert Parker

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99/100 James Suckling

Spain
viura
velouté
rarity
prestige

"An exceptional cuvée of great rarity, rated 100/100 by the Wine Advocate!"

"A reticent white wine, full of power and depth. Aromas of butterscotch, waxed lemon, macadamia nuts, saffron and honey, but also roasted sweet potato. The wine is full-bodied, but not heavy, with lots of sparkle. I love the phenolic touch at the end, before a persistent finish that lasts for almost a minute. Incredible. A real beauty. This wine was aged for 10 years in old barrels before bottling. It can be drunk now, but will age very well over the next 10 to 20 years." (James Suckling 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Gravonia Crianza 2016

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5/5 (1 avis)

96/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 Vinous

Spain
viura
genuine
aromatic
truffles

"A white signed Lopez de Heredia deserving its place in the pantheon according to Vinous!"

"Aromas of cashew nuts, toasted almonds, saffron, white truffles, honey, dried lemons and beeswax. Lively acidity, cream, nuts and subtle white fruits on the palate. Long and tasty. A beautiful wine with a minute-long finish. A classic Lopez de Heredia and one of the best." (James Suckling 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Bosconia Reserva 2012

95/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 Decanter

Spain
tempranillo
sous bois
braised lamb
great wine
emblematic

"This cuvée from one of the greatest producers in the wine world is a real gem according to Decanter, simply delicious, a great Rioja!"

"Luscious aromas of subtly earthy berries, oranges, iron and hints of nuts, tobacco and mushrooms. On the palate, the tannins are fine, the acidity high, the berries juicy and savory, and the finish long and lemony. A hint of tertiary caramel on the finish makes this wine very complex and complete. Drink now or over the next 10-15 years." (James Suckling - 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Cubillo Crianza 2016

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4/5 (3 avis)

94/100 James Suckling

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94/100 Robert Parker

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94/100 Vinous

Spain
tapas
ready to drink
great wine
great name

"Surprising, spectacular and elegant according to the Wine Advocate, an extremely tasty vintage!"

"The 2016 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's the complete opposite of the 2015 vintage, which was much warmer and riper. The 2016s have a moderate alcohol level and above all the perception of less ripeness (even if the alcohol level is very close). It seems very young, still quite primary. Mercedes explained: "Cubillas, a 24-hectare parcel, is a vineyard that could produce Gran Reserva wines. It's a very good vineyard, but we would miss the Crianza in our range". In fact, the comment was that this vintage is even a challenge for the Viña Tondonia red "because of its price". It is indeed a bargain. "But it doesn't have the finesse of Tondonia," concludes María José. In any case, it's super tasty." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013

97/100 Vinous

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95/100 James Suckling

Spain
viura
velvet
ceviche

"A white of unparalleled smoothness, freshness and complexity worthy of a Rioja - Heredia at the top of his game!

"Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 2013 is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía Riojana from the Tondonia vineyard, located along the Ebro River. Aged for six years in oak barrels and a further two years in bottle, this wine defies youthful expectations with its brilliant amber hue. Subtle aromas of honey, dried apricot, mandarin peel and light oak greet the senses. Initially rich and pervasive, it evolves into a slightly chalky flow with a touch of freshness on the palate. This complex white wine, with its lingering finish and final hint of hazelnut, stands out for its aging potential, like the Rioja whites of yesteryear." (Vinous 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2011

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4/5 (4 avis)

95/100 James Suckling

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94/100 Robert Parker

Spain
powerful
elegant
wonder
great name

"A traditional beauty according to Suckling, this Tondonia Reserva signs a vintage of impressive power and amplitude!"

"A traditional beauty that expresses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, as well as plums, spices and orange zest. It's juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. It's medium-bodied and quite lively in texture, as are the other López de Heredia reds tasted in this session. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2022).

Rául Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos - Bierzo Kolor 2020

93/100 Robert Parker

Mencia
finesse
good acidity
red berries
originality

"A 100% Mencia that's as beautiful to look at as it is good to taste, you enjoyed it: here it is again!"

"Kolor 2020 is a pure marvel. Intriguing at first glance, it's when you get closer to the bottle that you discover all its sublime details. The work carried out by Rául Pérez, one of the finest winemakers of his generation, and Okuda San Miguel, an outstanding Spanish artist, is simply perfect! In addition to this superb rendering, the care and attention given to the bottle's packaging is reflected within: the wine is well-worked, gourmand and deliciously harmonious. As beautiful as it is good" (Foreign wine buyer 1J1V - Wine Paris 2024)

Rául Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos - Bierzo La Poulosa 2022

92/100 Robert Parker

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92/100 Tim Atkin

Spain
Mencia
candied fruit
warm
immediate pleasure
great name

"This cuvée from the warm terroir of La Vizcaína, designed by Raúl Pérez, offers warm, jammy flavours for immediate pleasure.

The cuvée Poulosa 2022 from Rául Pérez, now recognized as one of Spain's greatest winemakers, offers a rich, powerful tasting experience. Its punchy, rustic tannins harmoniously counterbalance its intense flavors of jammy black fruits. Blackberry jam, crushed blackcurrant, violet and licorice: this is a warm, ripe vintage whose fine, energetic, balancing acidity offers immediate tasting pleasure. Open around a convivial table: with poultry, baked Mont d'Or or stewed meat, enjoy!