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The sparkling 2018 Izar-Leku is from the Getariako Txakolina appellation and was produced with 90% Hondarrabi Zuri...
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Bright yellow. Aromas of orange, pineapple and pear, plus a hint of musky herbs. Juicy and very fruity, with crisp...
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Caramelized oranges and poached pears. Fruity, light and easy. Drink now.
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This is distinctive for its abundantly fragrant notes of medicinal herbs and spices, on the nose and then carried on...
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A firm backbone of acidity frames this well-balanced rose Cava. Light garnet in hue, this offers flavors of crushed...
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We crafted this swanky sparkling wine with a multi-generational family grower a stone's throw from Barcelona and...
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A classic blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Fresh and expressive...
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Rose pink in color. Red florals and ripe red berry aromas with cherry, strawberry, and raspberry flavors on the...
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• From the Clos del Serral, a coplantation of Xarel-lo and Bastard Negre dating to 1954.
• Biodynamic viticulture...
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Balanced and zesty, this lively Cava shows white cherry, orange zest and biscuit flavors. Very accessible. Drink now....
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Pale yellow. Vibrant lemon zest, anise and ginger scents, with a hint of quinine in the background. Dry and energetic...
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Light, bright orange-pink. Displays aromas of fresh red berries, orange zest and succulent herbs that are sharpened...
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Brilliant straw. Mineral-accented citrus fruits and white flowers on the incisive nose, along with a gingery element...
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The Montsarra brut has really jumped in price compared to previous releases, but it also strikes us as being more...
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Pardas wanted to create a blend that captured each of their "plots," highlighting the subtle nuances of the clay and...
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Bright, Straw yellow. Small and delicate bubble clean and citrus aroma with floral hints balanced and long lasting...
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Bright Pink salmon colour. Small and delicate bubble full and persistent crown Clean and fruity aroma In mouth red...
Champagne Blend Primitivo Spain 750ml
The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.