It’s officially summer! Your time to arrange picnic lunches with friends, lazy family brunches in the countryside, and luscious, romantic dinners on the terrace. And although summer is traditionally considered to be a white wine season, I assure you that some Spanish reds make a much better match for certain summer occasions. So, lookContinue reading “10 tips on how to choose your perfect summer wine”
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Is Spain really a red wine country?
I know many people who when asked about Spanish wines, recall mostly red wine varieties, somewhat ignoring the fact that white wine production has been here in place for centuries. And I can not blame them. After all, in past Spain indeed placed a bet on red wine. Today, the table has turned, and moreContinue reading “Is Spain really a red wine country?”
Treixadura, Galicias´ hidden gem
Treixadura (trei-sha-du-ra) is a not the most popular white wine in Spain. It’s not even in Top3 list, but at the moment it is my favorite white. Coming from chilly, maritime Galicia, it is competing with more popular siblings from this region, namely Albariño (al-ba-ri-nio) and Godello (go-dei-yo). Acidic, fruity Albarino makes a perfect pairingContinue reading “Treixadura, Galicias´ hidden gem”
Happiness on a budget
If you are looking for a fresh, fruity wine that can instantly boost your mood and give you summer vibes, young, unoaked Verdejo is your choice. And it is inexpensive too! Coming from Rueda region in Spain, Verdejo wines are rapidly gaining popularity among young wine lovers who believe in good quality at 7 eurosContinue reading “Happiness on a budget”
Wine and tapas
They say Spanish wine, and you immediately think tapas? All because of a historical pairing imposed by King Alfonso X, who was called “The Wise”. Allegedly, he got annoyed by drunks who consumed wine on empty stomach. So he ordered everyone to serve small foods together with alcohol. It was very practical too. A snackContinue reading “Wine and tapas”