By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-14T09:17:37+00:00September 13th, 2023|Classic Vins|
Tempranillo Tempranillo represents 201.235 has of planted vines in Spain, it is ranked 2nd right after Aíren (white grape variety, and mostly planted in center Spain). On one hand tempranillo is responsible for some of the best red
By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-12T13:59:22+00:00September 12th, 2023|Classic Vins|
Ribera del Duero's wines 26.000 Ha D.O. created in 1982, in 2019 white wines were included. Still young. Effectively in 1982 the region was officially granted as a D.O., and more recently in 2019 they allowed white wine production
By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-07T13:09:06+00:00September 7th, 2023|Classic Vins, Spanish wines|
Spanish D.O.s Have ever asked yourself, how many wine regions can we find in Spain? Interesting topic, well this quick post will enlight your doubts. Officially Spanish D.Os have been created in 1932 to protect their names, notoriety, wines
By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-04T10:40:21+00:00September 4th, 2023|Classic Vins|
Spanish wine production Last month I was reading the OIV 2022's report, and some numbers truly blew me away! Click on the following link, to acquire the full report. https://www.oiv.int/sites/default/files/documents/OIV_State_of_the_world_Vine_and_Wine_sector_in_2022_2.pdf As we regularly organise tastings or courses it is
By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-13T15:59:23+00:00August 30th, 2023|Classic Vins|
Garnacha from Navarra and Aragon Overshadowed by La Rioja, and too often reduced as great rosé producer Navarra is gaining ground with serious Grenache wines! Recently younger producers and new comers are building a new image for Grenache based
By Jean-louis Leguil|2022-01-03T14:01:09+00:00August 16th, 2021|Classic Vins|
Old Vines Garnacha from El Chaparral 100% Garnacha (70 to 115 years old) DO Navarra First of all, the wine region of Navarra still suffers from being compared to his illustrious neighbor; La Rioja. Actually the southern part of
By Jean-louis Leguil|2022-01-03T14:01:10+00:00August 10th, 2021|Classic Vins|
Buscador 2017 La Rioja DOca Finca de la Rica has been founded recently, the company has not yet celebrated the decade! Nonetheless they own some old vines in the north western part of La Rioja : Labastida. One of
By Jean-louis Leguil|2022-01-03T14:01:10+00:00August 9th, 2021|Classic Vins|
Building up a cellar. The art of aging wines Building up a cellar is not an easy task, first of all you must have a decent place that fulfill the following requirements : The right temperature and stable. (12ºC
By Jean-louis Leguil|2023-09-13T16:06:41+00:00August 6th, 2021|Classic Vins|
Valderiz 2018 A new benchmark wine in Ribera del Duero? Ribera del Duero has already many star wines that shine all over the place, unfortunately many of them are now terribly expensive too! Great names are now fetching high
By Jean-louis Leguil|2022-01-03T14:01:10+00:00June 15th, 2021|Classic Vins|
Sierra Cantabria Primeurs 2020 Rioja and Toro Buying "en primeurs" is always a good thing! It is a tremendous way to source some of your favorite wines, at the best best price. In some cases with Sierra Cantabria's wines,
