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Spanish Bargain Wines: Rias Baixas region

Mar15
2012 2 Comments Written by Caroline

This hot spring weather calls for a refreshing glass of Spanish white wine! As usual, you have a lot of choices when it comes to white wines. One important region is Rias Baixas in In the Northwest of Spain, the white Albariño grape flourishes.

This grape tends to have a pretty intense fruit flavor with moderate weight and structure. Thanks to all the rain in Galicia, the albariño is able to maintain a high acidity. This character allows it to be paired with many different foods. Some recommendations are seafood, chicken or veal, and Asian cuisine like Chinese or Thai. The grape is meant to be consumed young.

Here are a few makers to look out for:

  • Orballo Rías Baixas
  • Burgans Rías Baixas
  • Condes de Albarei Rías Baixas Salneval

Get tastin’!

Posted from Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

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6 Easy Steps to enjoying a Vino Tinto from Spain!

Feb20
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Caroline

This is a simple guide to enjoying red wines of Spain…

CHOOSE YOUR: 

1. Price

You can find delicious wines in Spain for under 10 euros, but the range of price and quality is immense. Decide how much you are willing to spend first, so you can narrow down your choices from there.

2. Region

In Spain, food and wine quality is regulated by its Denominación de Origen (designation of origen), based on the region from which it comes.  The most famous regions for red wine are: READ MORE »

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Spanish Bargain Wines: Rioja Reserva 2005 Viña Eguía

Feb11
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Caroline

 Rioja Reserva 2005 Viña Eguía Reivew 

This bargain wine was a bronze winner of the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards. It’s a fabulous 100% Tempranillo value wine from Rioja, a region that had an “excellent” year in 2005. It goes well with bold flavors like meat dishes or a mature cheese. At Grandes Vinos near the Intercambiador Avenida de América, you can find this wine for just under 7 euros! 

 

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Spanish Bargain Wines: 2009 Melior

Feb03
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Caroline

2009 Melior Review

Matarromera Melior in cheapinmadrid.com

Melior comes the Bodega Matarromera in Ribera del Duero, one of Madrid’s neighboring zones. It’s made with 90% Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2009 was an “excellent” year for wines from Ribera del Duero, so make sure to get this vintage if you pick up this maker. I found it for only 6 euros at Carrefour! It’s a lovely winemaker to support, as they are considered leaders in sustainable wine-making.

Like most medium-bodied Tempranillos, this wine’s flavor is heightened with food. It’s a great wine to accompany you at dinner time or over tapas.

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Spanish Bargain Wines: Bohigas Brut Nature Cava

Jan27
2012 1 Comment Written by Caroline

 

Bohigas Brut Nature Cava Review

Have something to celebrate this weekend? A great option for your toast is Cava, a champagne method sparkling wine from Catalunya.You probably know that only sparkling wines that come from the Champagne region of France can have the denomination “Champagne”, but you may not realize that Cava is produced in virtually the same way! One particularly economical choice is the Bohigas Brut Nature Cava.

This family-run vineyard has been producing wine since before Columbus sailed the ocean blue and their customers are almost purely the Barcelona based.

This particular wine is available for ~9 euros in many supermarkets of Madrid. It’s well balanced and delicate and is lovely with turrón or other desserts. It’s also enjoyable on its own!

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