6 Spanish Wines Few People Have Tried

When it comes to wine, don't forget Spain. Here you can find everything from affordable Cava to expensive Crianza. Here you'll find a rich variety of wine styles, flavors, and aromas, sparkling, red, and white wines to suit every taste and budget.


1. Cava sparkling wine

Kava Cava is a sparkling Spanish wine produced in the northeastern region of Catalonia, near Barcelona. Made using the same method as the famous French champagne, Cava is made from three main grape varieties: Macabeo, Xarel Lo, and Parellada. Cava is dry, delicious, and inexpensive.

The wine contains 35% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-Lo, and 40% Parellada. Freshened Cava has aromas of green apple, almond, and sultry citrus. It's medium-bodied, with a subtle, creamy flavor and moderate acidity, along with hints of lemon and melon.

The wine pairs best with various types of tapas, fried foods and Asian dishes.


2. Albariño

Albariño grapes have been grown for centuries in northwestern Galicia, Spain. They produce light, richly textured white wines with a full-bodied flavor and a decent amount of acidity. Their flavors include fresh notes of peach and apple.

This delicious dry wine pairs perfectly with a dish of local seafood.

Vionta Albariño 2014 – a wonderful wine whose taste combines a variety of southern fruits and aromas.

Albariño goes best with the local paella, mollusks, poultry and vegetarian food.


3. Verdejo

Verdejo grapes are grown in central Spain. They produce a magnificent wine with citrusy acidity and a blend of herbal, lemon, and lime aromas. This unique flavor combination is precisely what you'll find in modern Sauvignon Blanc.

Javier Sanz Verdejo 2013 This wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel barrels at low temperatures to allow the aromas of fruit and herbs to develop. The wine's flavor is reminiscent of a combination of peach and grapefruit. It has a pleasant acidity and flavor.

The wine pairs well with shellfish, vegetarian dishes and grilled, fried or roasted foods. baked chicken with herbs.


4. Garnacha

In Spain, the Garnacha grape is called Garnacha, and in France, Grenache. It is used to make red wine with lower acidity and tannins, so it is often blended with similar Tempranillo and Syrah. This grape has thin skins but relatively high sugar levels. Garnacha grows well in sunny areas of Spain.

Vino Lo Nuevo Garnacha 2012 Derived from mature vines averaging 70 years of age, the wine boasts rich aromas of red fruits, cherries, red currants, and blackberries.

The wine pairs well with beef stews, sausages and many others.


5. Tempranillo

Tempranillo grapes produce a full-bodied red wine with lower acidity and alcohol levels and higher tannin levels. Tempranillo is typically aged in oak barrels and then bottled before being released.

Vizcarra Ribera del Duero 2011 Made from 100% organic Tempranillo grapes, this heady red wine is aged in French and American oak barrels. It combines rich aromas of blackberry and plum, cocoa, and vanilla. The palate is fruity, with ample tannins.

The wine pairs well with Manchego cheese, roast lamb, game and poultry, as well as hamburgers and meat pizzas.


6. Spanish Sherry

Sherry comes in a variety of flavors, from slightly sweet to very sweet. All varieties are made from three grape varieties: Palomino, Pedro Ximetez, and Muscat Alexandria.

Wine Dios Baco Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximenez Sherry – dessert. It has a rich flavor and combines the tastes of dark chocolate, figs, caramel, roasted almonds, raisins, and spices.

This wine is best paired with a slice of local blue cheese or sipped on its own, savoring its aroma and flavor. It's also a wonderful idea to add a small amount to vanilla ice cream.


Spanish wines – very refined and delicious. If you're looking for variety and new experiences, they're definitely worth trying.