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Spain
It may seem surprising that Spain has more vineyards than any other nation accounting for 15% of the world’s total, but when you take a look at the land you can easily see that just about anywhere in Spain is perfect for growing grapes and making wine. It has all the basics, mountains and rivers rive rs are everywhere, and it’s almost entirely surrounded by water, Spain also is for the most part quite dry in climate and high in altitude. All the land depicted in a lighter shade is well over 1,500 feet above sea level and in many places much more. Some of the more well known wine regions are labeled above for your convenience.
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Vino Dulce Sweet wines made from late harvest grapes
Sweet Dessert Wines 414
Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real Moscatel, Malaga 2005
418
Jorge Ordonez Victoria #2 Moscatel, Malaga 2008 375 ml
28
417
Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji 2008
45
416
Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos 2000 Furmint 500 ml
65
411
Amatus Late Harvest Monastrell, Jumilla 2009
36
500 ml
Furmint 375 ml
500 ml
65
Vino Fuerte Fortified wines
Jerez-Xérèz-Sherry y Sanlúcar de Barrameda 3 oz Glass
Bodegas Hidalgo “La Gitana” Manzanilla
6
Alexandro Amontillado
7
Alexandro Oloroso
7
Lustau “East India Solera” Cream Sherry
9
Pedro Ximénez Bodegas Toro Albalá, “La Noria,” Montilla*Moriles 2003
9
Porto Fonseca LBV 2007
10
Niepoort 10 Years Tawny
12
Madeira The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve “Charleston” Sercial
10
The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve “Boston” Bual
10
3
Burbujas Bubbles
Cava is Spain’s sparkling wine made in the Traditional Method as it is done for Champagne. The traditional grapes for Cava are Macabeu, Parellada, and Xarel*lo, but Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are also used. Cava 112 c
Casteller Brut NV
24
110 c
Sierra Crusset Brut NV
36
100 c
Juvé y Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2008
36
103 c
Canals & Munné Brut Gran Reserva 2008
36
106 c
Naveran Brut « Dama » 2009 Chardonnay, Parrellada
44
109 c
Naveran Perles Blanques Brut « Cuvée Antonia » 2010 Chardonnay
52
105 c
Raventós i Blanc Brut Gran Reserva 2002
95
Cava Rosé 113 c
Casteller Brut Rosé NV
101 c
Juvé y Camps Brut Rosé
104 c
Canals & Munné Brut Reserva Rosé 2009
107 c
Sumarroca Brut Reserva Rosé NV
24
Trepat, Garnacha
36
Pinot Noir Monsatrell, Garnacha
Pinot Noir
36 52
Vino Spumante It is a pleasure to be able to offer this delightful wine. 114 c
Scarpetta Brut Rosé, Italy
Franconia, Pinot Noir
36
Natural Apple Cider Apple cider is popular in northern Spain. It is low in alcohol and very refreshing. 52 c
Isategi Natural Apple Cider, Pais Vasco 2011
18
4
Vino Blanco Demi-Sec 4c
Peter Nicolay Riesling, Mosel Deutscher Qualitatswein 2011
28
24 c
Domaine Huet, “Le Haut*Lieu” Vouvray 2010 Chenin Blanc
48
1c
La Ardilla, Moscato de Valencia 2010
28
Catalan Whites 25 c
Huguet de Can Feixes, Penedès 2009 Parellada, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Malvasia de Sitges
36
3c
Gramona “Gessamí” Penedès 2010
40
8c
Vinya D'Irto Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta 2011
44
45 c
Odysseus Pedro Ximénez, Priorat 2007
46
17 c
Font de la Figuera Viognier, Priorat 2010
52
Muscat de Alexandra & Frontignan, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer
Wines of Northern Spain 19 c
Gañeta, Getariako Txakolina 2010
36
14 c
Ulacia, Getariako Txakolina 2011
40
48 c
Branbazan Etiqueta Verde Albariño, Rias Baixas 2010
36
2c
Santiango Ruiz Albariño, Rias Baixas 2011
40
49 c
Davide Albariño, Rias Baixas 2011
52
35 c
Pazo Treixadura, Ribeiro 2008
32
22 c
Viña Almirante, Vicius « Barrel Fermented » Albariño, Rias Baixas 2009
42
7c
Egeo Verdejo, Rueda 2011
32
44 c
Balnea Verdejo, Rueda 2011
28
5
Vino Blanco Dry Whites 60 c
Heidi Schrock Furmint, Weinbauerin in Rust, Neusiedlersee*Huggeland, Austria 2008
44
42 c
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie 2011
48
56 c
Mayu Pedro Ximénez, Dimaro Vineyard, Elqui Valley 2012
36
18 c
M. Chapoutier “Petite Ruche” Crozes*Hermitage 2008
56
Sauvignon Blanc 5c
Emmolo, Napa Valley 2011
36
6c
Henri Bourgeois, Petit Clos, Marlborough 2011
36
46 c
Henri Bourgeois, Les Baronnes, Sancerre 2011
38
43 c
La Fuente, Maule Valley 2010
28
16 c
Moshin Vinyards, Dry Creek Valley 2010
36
54 c
Domaine de la Vauvise, Sancerre 2011
38
47 c
Jean*Max Roger, Cuvee G.C., Sancerre 2010
44
61 c
Craggy Range, Single Vineyard, Martinborough 2012
40
Chardonnay 33 c
Idrias, Somontano 2011
32
er
15 c
Verget Chablis, 1 Cru Vaillons 2009
50
9c
Jeon Leon, Penedès 2010
32
40 c
La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011
48
41 c
Evening Land, Bourgogne 2010
48
32 c
Pisoni Family Winery « Lucia » Santa Lucia Highlands 2009
64
50 c
Shug, Los Carneros 2010
52
51 c
Moshin, Russian River Valley 2008
52
55 c
Sanglier Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2010
44
10 c
Calanchi Di Vaiano, Lazio 2011
52
12 c
Fritz, Russian River Valley 2010
44
29 c
Capture « Ma Vie Carol » Sonoma 2010
75
31 c
El Molino, Napa Valley, Rutherford 2008
85
27 c
Forman, Napa Valley 2007
75
51 c
Signorello Hope’s Cuvee, Napa Valley
95
62 c
Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly*Fuíssé 2010
75
6
Vino Blanco Rioja Whites Viura, the white wine grape variety of the Rioja Valley, outstanding ageing ability showing mature and developed flavors 11 c
Ostatu 2011
28
11 c
Pedro Benito Urbina 2011
32
34 c
Ad Libitum Tempranillo Blanco 2010
44
13 c
Alvaro Palacios “Plácet” 2008
44
30 c
Marques de Murrieta “Capellania” 2004
42
R. Lopez de Heredia Aged Rioja Whites Traditional – R. Lopez de Heredia, established in 1877, is Rioja’s most renowned and iconic winery. Their wines are single vineyard designates and the ageing regime is long and meticulous, 6 to 10 years ageing in American oak barrels, and another 6 to 10 years ageing in the their cellars after bottling. The corks are sealed with wax which makes opening them an exciting task. 69 c
Lopez de Heredia, Viña Gravonia Reserva 2003
44
21 c
Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva 1996
65
53 c
Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1991
95
Vino Rosado 58 c
Gañeta, Getariako Txakolina Rosé 2012
40
57 c
Balandran Les Mugues Rosé, Costières de Nîmes 2012
36
59 c
Corte alla Flora, Podere del Giuggiolo Rosé, Toscana 2012
28
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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada
The Rioja wine region occupies the greater part of La Rioja, one of seventeen autonomous communities that together form Spain, as can be seen in the dark area in the map to the right. The most prominent feature in the landscape is perhaps the Ebro River, snakes its way through the valley and continues on over the high plains of Aragon in the east before it reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the Priorat. The soil is largely sand, limestone and clay, with chalk deposits in the Rioja Alta and Alavesa sub*zones roughly between Logroño and Haro. The slightly warmer Rioja Baja to the right is largely dedicated to the planting of Garnacha. The mountains which lie along the north shelter the valley from the excessive rainfall and provide cool winds which help the vines retain desirable levels of acidity. Tempranillo is the principal grape variety used for red wine in Rioja. Garnacha, Garnacha Mazuelo, Mazuelo and Graciano are traditionally used in blending. The Traditional Style is lighter bodied with fine tannins and floral aromas brought on by the American oak barrels used for ageing. Modern Style is full bodied with firm tannins aged in French oak for shorter periods of time for a more concentrated and powerful wine. R. Lopez de Heredia Traditional – R. Lopez de Heredia, established in 1877, is Rioja’s most renowned and iconic winery. Their wines are single vineyard designates and the ageing regime is long and meticulous, 6 to 10 years ageing in American oak barrels, and another 6 to 10 years ageing in the their cellars after bottling. The corks are sealed with wax which makes opening them an exciting task. 74
Viña Cubillo Crianza 2005
56
53
Viña Bosconia Reserva 2003
75
8
Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva 1995
125
3
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1994
135
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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada
La Rioja Alta Traditional – La Rioja Alta is a large estate producer established in 1890. The entire vineyard holdings amount to approximately 750 acres. American oak is used. 160
Finca San Martín 2009
36
114
Viña Alberdi Reserva 2006
44
190
Viña Arana Reserva 2004
60
180
Viña Ardanza Reserva 2001
75
47
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 1998
82
361
La Rioja Alta « 904 » Gran Reserva 1997
95
175
La Rioja Alta « 890 » Gran Reserva 1995
185
Faustino Traditional – Established in 1861, Faustino is a large estate producer in the Rioja Alavesa with well over 1,200 acres of vineyard. The Martinez family sold their wine in bulk for 70 years until Faustino Martinez began bottling in 1930 under various vineyard names. The Faustino brand was initiated in 1960. 110
Faustino V Reserva 2006
372
Faustino I Gran Reserva 1964
48 295
Pedro Benito Urbina Traditional – Pedro Urbina is a fourth generation grower and winemaker in the Rioja Alta. True to tradition Urbina cellars his wines for what seems an exceedingly long time. The vintage selection below is his current release. 193
Urbina Reserva Especial 2001
75
128
Urbina Gran Reserva Especial 1994
95
Compania Vinicula del Norte de España, CVNE Traditional – CVNE is a large producer established in 1879. American and French oak are used. CVNE also produces Contino, a single vineyard wine, Contino covers 135 acres under vine and features an ancient Olive tree situated in the center of the vineyard. Located in the Rioja Alavesa, Contino lies directly across the Ebro River from the Lanciano vineyard. The two vineyards are connected by a ruined Roman bridge. 165
Viña Real Reserva 2005
55
167
CVNE Imperial Reserva 2004
75
105
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1995
210
103
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1990
170
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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada
Luis Gurpegui Muga Traditional – The Gurpegui family first started making wine in 1872. The winery is named after Gonzalo de Berceo, (ca. 1190 – before 1264,) Benedictine monk, poet and first to publish in the Castillian language. The “Prefiloxerico 2006” is sourced from a unique 2 hectare vineyard in the Rioja Alavesa with 140 year old vines planted on their original root stock. 113
Gonzalo de Berceo Rioja Reserva 2006
50
366
Gonzalo de Berceo Rioja Reserva 2004
50
363
Los Dominio de Berceo Prefiloxerico 2006
115
Marqués de Murrieta Traditional Traditional / Modern – Marqués de Murrieta is a large estate producer established in 1855, the oldest of all Rioja wineries. Castillo Ygay, a 740 acre estate, uses its finest crop for the Reserva Especial. Mostly Tempranillo with Mazuelo aged in American oak for an extensive period, up to 7 years. The Dalmau however, is a powerful, modern style wine aged in new French oak barrels. 57
Marques de Murrieta Reserva 2007
48
66
Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 2004
115
287
Marqués de Murrieta Dalmau 2004
135
Bodegas LAN Traditional / Modern – Apart from the large production of crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva wines, LAN produces exceptional single vineyard wines, the Limited Edition and the Culmen. The vineyard “Viña Lanciano,” about 160 acres, is located in the Rioja Alta directly across the Ebro River from the Contino vineyard. The “Culmen,” a reference to the culmination of the vineyard’s potential, comes from oldest vines, 80 years, and is aged for 18 months in new French oak. The two vineyards are connected by a ruined Roman bridge. 89
Bodegas Lan Crianza 2008
32
68
Bodegas Lan Reserva 2007
45
28
Bodegas Lan « Culmen » Reserva 2007
43
Bodegas Lan « Viña Lanciano Edicion Limitada » 2006
95
141
Bodegas Lan, Lanciano Reserva 2005
56
143
Bodegas Lan Gran Reserva 2005
60
125
Bodegas Muga Traditional / Modern – The Muga family believes that if it’s going to be done right, they better do it themselves. This winery makes their own oak barrels. 109
Bodegas Muga Reserva 2008
52 10
Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada
Bodegas Artadi Modern – Artadi is a 165 acre estate in the Rioja Alavesa. Pagos Viejos is 100% Tempranillo from 75 year old vines. Viña El Pison is 100% Tempranillo sourced from a single vineyard planted on pure chalk and limestone soils in 1920. French oak is used. 150
Artadi, Pagos Viejos 2006
95
242
Artadi, Pagos Viejos 2005
105
Marqués de Cáceres Modern – Marqués de Cáceres was founded by Enrique Forner whose family lived in France during the Franco’s years in power and owns Chateau Camensac among other wineries. Forner established Marqués de Cáceres in 1970 with the help of Emile Peynaud and pioneered the use of French oak in Rioja. 224
Marqués de Cáceres Reserva 2008
261
Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva 1985
44 105
Bodegas Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Modern – Fernando Remírez de Ganuza slowly began acquiring small old vine plots in Rioja Alavesa. His unique approach to making wine involves separating the lower portion of each grape cluster from the top portion and with each making two separate wines. The Trasnocho is made with a unique bladder press that slowly extracts the juice without excessive bruising and exposure to oxygen. 374
Fincas de Ganuza 2005
75
206
Fincas de Ganuza 2004
75
Remírez de Ganuza 2004
95
64 170
Trasnocho 2006
125
Alvaro Palacios Modern – La Montesa is a 250 acre family vineyard in the Rioja Baja planted in 1942. Alvaro Palacios makes a truly modern Rioja style using Garnacha as the main grape in the blend. French oak is used. 99
La Montesa Crianza 2009
44
358
Propiedad H. Remondo Reserva 2008
75
11
Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada
Telmo Rodriguez Modern – Telmo Rodriguez travels to the four corners of Spain seeking out the best areas spots to develop native Spanish varieties and recover abandoned or forgotten vineyards. He is all about matching the grape with the place. Look for him in the Ribera Del Duero and Toro sections. Below is Remelluri, his family winery in the Rioja where it all began with his 1996 vintage. 125
Telmo Rodriguez “Lanzaga” 2008
75
61
Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Reserva 2008
75
Traditional Style Producers 140
Florentino Martinez Monje « Orlegi » 2011
133
Montes d’Segura 2004
44
375
Coto Imaz Reserva 2004
50
270
Bodegas Paternina “Conde de los Andes” 2004
65
307
Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2001
62
194
Solar de Randez 2001
53
318
Viña Salceda, “Conde de la Salceda” Reserva 2000
65
Modern Style Producers 26
David Sampedro Gil « Phincas » 2009
75
220
Siglo V Benedictine Monastir 2009
115
18
Benjamin Romero, Predicador 2008
82
196
La Calma 2007
36
33
El Puntido Rioja 2007
81
134
Bodegas Polus « 100% Graciano » 2006
50
186
Maetierra Dominum, Quatro Pagos Reserva 2005
68
227
Maetierra Dominum, Quatro Pagos Vintage 2005
125
50
Izadi Crianza 2005
54
149
Martin Cendoya, Reserva 2004
75
336
Finca Allende Calvario 2004
95
25
Señorio de San Vicente 2004
95
83
Vina Herminio “Excelsus” 2007
44
12
Navarra Denominacion de Origen
The Kingdom of Navarra and the Basque people have a shared history. In antiquity the area was home to the Vascones, the Basque people, and it was much larger. They resisted against the Romans, Visigoths, Franks, and Moors, until the 16th century when it was reduced in size and divided between France and Spain. To this day the Basque remain along the Pyrenees Mountains populating the adjoining provinces in France and Spain. Situated between Rioja and Bordeaux, it’s not at all surprising that the wine styles of Navarra are influenced by the two famous wine regions. Their creative use of both the classic grapes of Spain, Tempranillo and Garnacha, Garnacha and the major French varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is the foundation of a new distinctive style for red wine. It is worthy to note that Bodegas Magaña sources their root stock from the same nursery that supplies Chateaux Pétrus. The expression of Garnacha in the southern Navarra is part of a wider growing area for the grape which extends into Aragon. Cabernet Sauvignon Blends 290
Guelbenzu “Evo” 2006
232
Pago de Larrainzar 2005
129
Bodegas Magaña “Dignus” 2007
163
Bodegas Magaña “Calchetas” 2004
123
Bodegas Fernández de Arcaya, Viña Perguita Crianza 2005
60
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
95 40 75 36
Merlot 38
Bodegas Magaña 2009
95
209
Bodegas Magaña 2005
105
Garnacha 14
Pasolasmonjas 2008
55
183
Artazu de Santa Cruz 2005
70
13
País Vasco País Vasco, Vasco Basque Homeland, is home to three wine regions that produce the traditional Basque wine style called Txakolina, Txakolina and light bodied wine made with the Hondarribi grape. While Txakolina is mostly known by it white wine, Rosado and Red are also available. Hondarribi Beltza 78
Gorrondona, Bizkaiko Txakolina 2011
52
Aragon Garnacha country extends from the lower Rioja, through southern Navarra, and into western Aragon where Campo Campo de Borja, Borja Calatayud, Calatayud and Cariñena are located. The climate is warm and dry, perfectly suited for the Garnacha vines. Ribera del Quiiles is a country wine region that overlaps Campo de Borja and extends into Navarra. Campo de Borja Denominacion de Origen 102
Alto Moncayo, Veraton, Garnacha 2009
52
10
Alto Moncayo, Aquilon, Garnacha 2005
145
Ribera del Queiles Vino de la Tierra 215
Winery Arts « Number Nine » 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot
14
85
Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen
Ribera Del Duero is just a couple of hours drive north from Madrid onto the highlands of Castilla y León. The region covers an 80 mile stretch along the banks and the surrounds hills of the Duero River. Near the river there is alluvial soil, sand and clay. Further away from the river the soil is marl, chalk, and limestone. Some vineyards seem white due to the chalky soil. The climate is continental with hot, dry summers and extremely cold winters. However, summer temperatures drop considerably at night because of the altitude, allowing the vines to cool and rest. This prolongs the ripening process allowing the grapes more “hang time” to draw up the minerals from deep down beneath the ground. The principal grape is Tempranillo, Tempranillo known locally as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. País Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot and Malbec are allowed in blending where those grape varieties were already planted before the wine region was officially established. Bodegas Vega Sicilia « Valbuena » (Village Name) Bodegas Vega Sicilia was founded by Eloy Lecanda in 1864. He was the first to introduce Cabenert Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec to the region. However, it wasn’t until 1914 that the acclaimed Unico and the Valbuena wines became available. The extensive oak ageing process lasts from 5 to 10 years. 238
Alion 2007
145
228
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2006
265
221
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2004
265
353
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2003
295
233
Vega Sicilia Unico 2000
395
351
Vega Sicilia Unico 1996
425
354
Vega Sicilia Unico MV Blended Vintages 1990, 1991, 1996
495
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Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen
Tinto Pesquera « Pesquera » (Village Name) Alejandro Fernandez founded Tinto Pesquera in 1972 and made the first wines in a 16th century stone lagar. His first vintages brought world wide acclaim to the Ribera Del Duero. The wines are all 100% Tinto Fino. 157
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2009
60
205
Condado de Haza 2008
65
161
Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2008
95
1
Tinto Pesquera “Janus” Gran Reserva 2003
235
334
Tinto Pesquera “Janus” Gran Reserva 1995
260
Bodegas Emilio Moro « Peñafiel » (Village Name) “Malleolus.” is drived from “Majuelo,” an old local term corrupted from the Latin meaning vineyard parcel. The vines, 100% Tinto Fino, are upwards of 75 years old. 94
Emilio Moro 2009
44
159
Emilio Moro Malleolus 2009
95
12
Emilio Moro Malleolus 2006
105
174
174 Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sanchomartin 2008
175
Emilio Moro Malleolus de Valderramiro 2000
195
4
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro « Valbuena » (Village Name) Florentno Arzuaga purchased a huge estate, over 2,000 acres under vine, established a hotel and spa, and even has a game reserve with wild boar and red stag. The Reserva Especial is 100% Tinto Fino sourced from 80 year old vines, and the Reserva is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 202
Arzuaga Reserva 2004
95
93
Arzuaga Reserva 1996
135
30
Arzuaga Reserva 1994
160
Mariano Garcia Fernández, et al. « Roa » (Village Name) Mariano Garcia Fernández, was chief winemaker for the iconic Vega Sicilia before launching his own brands with his sons Eduardo and Alberto. See Bodegas Maurodos in Toro. 23
Bodegas Aalto 2009
95
32
Eduardo Garcia, Astrales 2008
95
213
Bodegas Aalto 2004
115
16
Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen
Peter Sisseck « Quintanilla de Onésimo » (Village Name) Peter Sisseck, a native of Denmark, began in 1993 as the winemaker for Hacienda Monasterio, (he continues to consult on their production to this day, see Other Leading Producer,) and quickly became famous for his small production “Pingus,” (his childhood nickname,) in 1995. His wines are all 100% old vine Tinto Fino. 29
Flor de Pingus 2010
125
148
Hacienda Monasterio 2009
95
5
Hacienda Monasterio 2007
105
Dominio de Atatuta « San Esteban de Gormaz » (Village Name) Biodynamic Winemaker Bertand Sourdais, son of a Chinon maker of the Loire, studied in Bordeaux and was chosen by owner Miguel Sanchez to make this wine from pre*phylloxera Tinto Fino, 60*160 year old vines. 176
Dominio de Atauta 2006
245
Dominio de Atauta de Valdegatiles 2005
80 125
Bodegas Garcia Figuero « La Horra » (Village Name) Jose Maria Garcia and Milagros Figuero are a farming couple that in recent years decided to bottle their own wine rather than continue selling the fruit from their vineyard. They own and care for 45 hectares, (approximately 100 acres,) half of which is 60 years old. 20
Tinto Figuero “4 Months” 2008
40
153
Tinto Figuero “12 Months” 2005
60
208
Tinto Figuero Noble 2003
95
Aster « La Horra » (Village Name) Aster is owned by La Rioja Alta, so they had the money, time, and most importantly the patience. The group found the ideal location and in 1990 and planted the vineyard. They sold the grapes from the first harvests and didn’t make their own wine until 2000 in the newly built winery. 104
Aster Crianza 2006
44
31
Aster Reserva 2000
75
17
Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen
Telmo Rodriguez « Roa » (Village Name) Telmo Rodriguez travels to the four corners of Spain seeking out the best areas spots to develop native Spanish varieties and recover abandoned or forgotten vineyards. He is all about matching the grape with the place. Look for him in the Rioja and Toro sections. 100
M2 de Matallana 2005
75
Bodegas Ismael Arroyo « Soltillo » (Village Name) Bodegas Ismael Arroyo is a family winery founded in 1979. The tradition of winemaking has been passed down from generation to generation in the family of Ismael Arroyo for 400 years. 70
Valsotillo Crianza Ribera del Duero 2009
60
45
Valsotillo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2004
95
Bodegas Fuentenarro « La Horra » (Village Name) Bodegas Fuentenarro is owned by the Pérez Garcia family. The youngest of the family owned vineyards are 20 years old and the oldest 70 years, 166
Viña Fuentenarro Crianza 2005
52
173
Viña Fuentenarro Reserva 2004
75
Other Leading Producers 97
Finca Villacreces « Pruno » 2010
48
35
Bodegas Vizcarra « Celia » 2009
165
84
Antidoto 2009
52
139
Aptus 2009
44
169
Perez Pascuas, Vina Pedrosa 2007
45
324
Finca Torremilanos « Cyclo » 2007
75
199
Casajus 2006
48
281
Bodegas Avelino Vegas, Fuentespina « F » 2004
222
Don Miguel « Comenge » 2004
160 65
18
Toro Denominacion de Origen
Toro is located along the Duero River a bit further west of the Ribera Del Duero wine region. The vineyards along the banks of the Duero have alluvial soil, but further away from the river the soil tends to be dry and sandy. The climate is continental with long, hot, dry summers and shorter cold winters. The principle red wine grape is Tinta de Toro, Toro a variation of Tempranillo that over time has adapted to the hot, dry climate of Toro. It yields smaller berries and thicker skins that its Tempranillo counterparts in the Ribera Del Duero and Rioja. This leads to a deeper color with a more intense aroma and structure than the Tempranillo found in other regions. Very old vines are common here because Toro escaped much of the phylloxera scourge that ravished the wines regions of Europe 100 years ago. The soil is dominated by sand and gravel which made it difficult for phylloxera, tiny aphid like insects, to travel across the land and attack the trunk of the vine. Bodegas Numanthia-Termes Bodegas Numanthia* Numanthia*Termes of the Toro region cares for some of Spain’s oldest vines, some 135 years old. The Termanthia is a complex, full bodied wine which pairs wonderfully with Lamb chops. 191
Numanthia Termes 2009
45
278
Termanthia 2005
160
355
Termanthia 2002
185
Bodegas Elias Mora Talented winemaker Victoria Benavides named this winery after the man who sold her his vineyard on the condition that he tends them until his death. A combination of American and French oak is used. 317
Elias Mora 2008
50
332
Gran Elias Mora 2003
85
19
Toro Denominacion de Origen
Mariano Garcia Fernandez, et al. Mariano Garcia Garcia Fernández, was chief winemaker for the iconic Vega Sicilia before launching his own brands with his sons Eduardo and Alberto. See Ribera del Duero. 107
Bodegas Mourodos, Prima 2009
44
323
Bodegas Maurodos, Viña San Roman 2006
50
Vega Sicilia’s Pintia Pintia is the Toro project owned by the iconic Bodegas Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. 235
Bodegas Vega Sicilia “Pintia” 2006
115
Bodega Teso La Monja Bodega Teso La Monja is owned by the well known Eguren Family of winemakers, The Romanico is 100% Tinta de Toro and is aged new French oak for six months. 96
Bodega Teso La Monja, Romanico 2010
36
Castilla y León Castilla y León is home to many more wine regions than just Ribera Del Duero and Toro. Cigales has always been known for its use of Cabernet Sauvignon. Mariano Garcia Fernandez produces a country wine that features Cabernet Sauvignon as well. New regions have come up that promote native grapes of León such as Prieto Picudo and the Juan Garcia. 58
Pago El Almendro « Vivencias » Valtiendas 2008
46
Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas Gran Abandengo, Arribes 2007
22
Paraje De El Santo « Pricum » Vinos de León 2007
241
Mauro, Castilla y León 2005
130
Translanzas, Cigales 2001
Tempranillo
Prieto Picudo
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
20
Juan Garcia
78 75 110 75 75
Bierzo Denominacion de Origen
Bierzo is situated in the north western corner of León along the Camino de Santiago, the Saint James pilgrimage path, where it shares a border with Galicia. The prominent grapes used for wine are Mencia for reds and Godello for whites. Mencia is typically oaked and quite powerful in Bierzo, unlike its counterpart in Galicia where the Mencia is typically made with less alcohol and is much lighter.
Mencia 86
Desc. de J. Palacios, Petalos del Bierzo 2010
52
59
El Agosto 2010
48
98
Luna Beberide, Finca la Cuesta 2009
44
313
Desc. de J. Palacios, Las Lamas Corullon 2005
85
335
Tilenus Pagos de Posada 2000
75
21
Galicia Galicia is home to five wine regions, the most popular of which is Rias Baixas known for its crisp Albariño white wines and found scattered along the fjords on the western Atlantic Coast. Further inland are Ribeiro, Ribera Sacra, Valdeorras, and Monterrei wine regions also known for their white wine. However, red wine is also produced in a style that is light and low in alcohol with firm tannins and crisp, refreshing acidity. Red wines from these areas are typically made with the same grapes as in Bierzo, Mencia. Mencia Included below is Raul Perez’ “Bastion de la Luna,” a light bodied red wine from Rias Baixas made with a blend of native grapes, Caino, Loureiro, and Espadeiro. Vinos Tintos de Galicia 80
Raul Perez, Bastion De La Luna, Rias Baixas 2010
146
Amizade Mencia, Monterrei 2010
40
126
Verdes Matas Mencia, Ribera Sacra 2009
36
22
Caino, Loureiro, Espadeiro
40
Priorat Denominacion de Origen Qalificada
Located near Barcelona, Priorat is a rugged wine region about the size of Houston inside the beltway. It’s dotted with small hill top villages connected by roads that switch back up and down and around the terraced vineyards with hairpin turns. There are nine villages that make up the Priorat. Each wine is designated by « Village Name ». Harvest in the Priorat is done exclusively by hand, and some vineyards are so steep that the workers harness themselves with ropes and safety gear. The soil of the Priorat, a jumbled mix of granite, blue slate, and quartz schist, is called Llicorella because it imparts an aroma of licorice to the wine. The climate is quite warm, so hot in places that the grapes run the risk of being sun burned. North facing slopes are preferred in such places and hill tops are often avoided. The traditional style Priorat wines are made with old vine Garnacha, Garnacha and Cariñena, Cariñena but Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot, Merlot and Tempranillo planted in recent years are often used to create a modern style blend. René Barbier René Barbier, Barbier, is main instigator of the Priorat movement during the late 1980’s. His vineyard, “Clos Mogador”, is situated in the village of Gratallops. He studied at the University of Bordeaux and apprenticed at Chateau Petrus. 195
Vinyes de Manyetes, Solertia « Gratallops » 2007
15
Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2009
135
77
Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2007
135
333
Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2003
135
23
95
Priorat Denominacion de Origen Qalificada
Alvaro Palacios Alvaro Palacios, (See Rioja,) also apprenticed at Chateaux Pétrus before joining René Barbier in the Priorat project. He acquired his first vineyard, Finca Dofí, in 1990. Then in 1993 he located what is now regarded as the crown jewel property in Priorat, a precipitous, northeast*facing Garnacha vineyard on well*drained schist that had been planted between 1900 and 1940. Alvaro named it L’Ermita, for a small chapel, or hermitage, that sits atop the hill. 87
Camis del Priorat « Gratallops » 2011
52
48
Les Terrasses « Gratallops » 2010
78
21
Finca Dofi « Gratallops » 2009
135
171
Finca Dofí « Gratallops » 2008
135
Vall Llach Cellar Vall Llach was founded at the beginning of the 1990s by the singer Lluís Llach and the notary Enric Costa. Old vine Cariñena is used, about 50%, and the rest is a blend of younger Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, and Syrah. 124
Vall Llach Indus « Porrera » 2006
13
Vall Llach « Porrera » 2006
95 135
Other Leading Producers 179
Viña Llicorella Gran Nasard « Torroja del Priorat » 2005
75
312
Bodegas Mas Alta, Artigas « La Vilella Alta » 2006
62
162
Genium Cellers, Costers Vi de Guarda « Pobleda » 2003
95
95
Clos Gebrat « Gratallops » 2010
44
122
Closa Batllet « Gratallops » 2007
76
112
Clos Figueres « Gratallops » 2006
135
369
Sylvia Puig, Viñedos de Ithica, Akyles « Gratallops » 2005
65
24
Buil & Gine, Prelet « Gratallops » 2005
95
135
Costers de Siurana, Clos L’Obac « Gratallops » 2004
95
147
La Cartuja « El Lloar » 2011
44
229
Clos de Tafall « El Lloar » 2010
44
349
Clos Fidelis « El Lloar » 2004
95
24
Montsant Denominacion de Origen
To offer a Houstonian’s perspective, Montsant is the size of Harris County except that the area inside the beltway is the Priorat. When these two wine regions were being organized just 25 years ago there were those who argued in favor of forming just one region, but others argued against it. They are similar in many respects, they’re both dotted with small villages on hill tops with roads that meander around them, but the hills of Montsant are not as dramatic and pronounced as those found in the Priorat. Harvesting in the Montsant can be done by machine in many cases which lowers the cost of production. The soil called Pinyolet is somewhat similar to the Llicorella of the Priorat, a mix of granite, blue slate, and quartz schist, but it’s more gravelly than rocky and the aroma of licorice is less pronounced. Wines are made with old vine Garnacha, Garnacha Cariñena, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon 91
Bodegas Ordoñez, Zerran 2011
300
Cellar Capcanes, Costers de Gravet 2006 Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
75
119
Tossals Junior 2006
36
225
Cellar Capcanes Cabrida 2005
Garnacha, Carinena, Syrah
Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo Old Vine Garnacha
36
95
Terra Alta Denominacion de Origen
Terra Alta is a continuation of the Priorat and Montsant area to the south and shares many of their characteristics in wine styles. Morenillo is an Endangered grape rescued by Josep Piñol and produced in very small quantities. 137
Vinya D'irto Garnacha 2011
34
Cellar Piñol, Finca Morenillo 2010
212
Cellar Piñol “L’Avi Arrufi,” 2005
44 125
Morenillo Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha, Tempranillo
25
73
Penedès Denominacion de Origen
Located near Barcelona, Penedès has always been considered one of Spain’s premier wine regions, mostly known for its Cava sparkling wine, it accounts for 95% of all production, it is also highly regarded for its fine Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot, Merlot and Chardonnay. Chardonnay Penedès produces a wide variety of wine styles. It’s rugged landscape offers diverse climate conditions and geological settings. The region is divided into three sub*regions largely distinguished by altitude and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. Baix Penedès is by the coast and the Penedès Central accounts for most of the production in the region, but the Alt Penedès is where the finest wines are produced. It’s highest in elevation and furthest away from the Sea making it drier and cooler which provides higher acidity and longer ripening time. The selections below are all single vineyard, estate bottled wines and are among the finest renditions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Spain. Peter Sisseck’s wine (see Ribera Del Duero) from the Catalunya D.O. is included here as well. Jean Leon 101
Jean Leon Merlot 2010
32
154
Pago Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002
75
265
Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
125
200
Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
125
266
Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
125
Miguel Torres 181
Torres Gran Coronas, Mas La Plana Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
95
255
Torres Atrium Merlot 2000
95
Peter Sisseck 116
Clos D’Agon Cabernet Sauvignon, Catalunya 2009
95
248
Clos D’Agon Cabernet Sauvignon, Catalunya 2004
115
26
Vinos de Pago Castilla La Mancha Castilla La Mancha is one of seventeen autonomous communities that together form Spain, as can be seen in the dark area in the map to the right. The wine region that goes by the same name covers an area about half the size of the entire autonomous community and is the largest wine region in the world. The majority of its production is dedicated to Airen, the most cultivated grape in the world. The Airen wine is an unassuming white with unremarkable characteristics whose main purpose in the industry is to make spirits by distillation for the fortification of sherry and brandy. Still, Castilla La Mancha is home to many wine regions, (9 DOs and 1 VdlT,) diverse wine styles and grape varieties, and quite a few Pagos, Pagos (8 of the 14 named,) introduced as Spain’s most recent creation, an estate that is a wine region unto itself, somewhat equivalent to the Grand Cru in France. Pago Dominio de Valdepusa 76
Marques de Griñon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
78
60
Marques de Grinon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Petit Verdot 2005
78
144
Marques de Griñon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Syrah 2005
78
Pago Casa Del Blanco 115
Pago Casa Del Blanco “1605” 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
50
121
Pago Casa Del Blanco “1615” 2006
Merlot, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot
50
27
Levante Castilla La Mancha In Spain, Lavante refers to the Mediterranean coast, the autonomous communities of Valencia and Murcia principally. The term “Levante,” stemming from the Latin which means “to rise,” was used throughout history to refer to the lands of the eastern Mediterranean. It was also called the “Levantine Coast.” Today Valencia and Murcia offer excellent wines made with the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) grapes. They are bold wines with intensive oak treatment and striking acidity due to the high elevations not far from the coast. Also included are a few selections made with the Bobal grape, a native variety from area which extends a bit into Castilla La Mancha. Monastrell 145
Bodegas Castano « Solanera » Yecla 2010
44
75
Juan Gil « 18 » Jumilla 2010
60
117
Bodegas El Nido « Clio » Jumilla 2010
95
201
Divus, Jumilla 2009
36
329
Atalaya Monastrell, Almansa 2008
32
Bobal 106
Fuenteseca, Utiel*Requena 2011
32
292
Bodegas Mustiguillo “Finca Terrerazo,” Valencia 2005
247
Mustiguillo “Quincha Corral” Bobal, VdlT El Terrerazo 2005
95
56
Finca Sandoval, Manchuela 2005
75
Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah, Monastrell, Bobal
65
Tempranillo 88
Finca La Estacada, 6 Meses en Barrica, Uclés 2010
177
Finca La Estacada, 12 Meses en Barrica, VdlT Castilla 2009 28
Tempranillo Tempranillo
36 44
Old World Reds Portugal 9
Heredade do Esporão Garrafeira, Alentejo 2007 Touriga Nacional
125
Italy 11
Pecchenino "Le Coste" Barolo 2007
110
16
Penna Luigi e Figli “N’Giolina” Barbera D’Alba 2007
65
218
Penna Luigi e Figli “Vigioto” Nebbiolo D'Alba 2005
65
189
Barolo Gabutti Bussia 2005
65
27
Pico Maccario Lavignone, Barbera D'Asti 2009
48
164
Tenuta Argentiera “Villa Donaratico” Bolgheri 2004
75
41
Corte alla Flora Montepulciano 2009
65
39
Corte alla Flora, “Pugnitello” IGT Toscana 2010
65
52
Tenute Silvio Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino 2007
81
Farina Amarone della Valpolicella 2007
115 95
France 17
Domaine de Mourchon “Tradition” Seguret Côtes du Rhône 2010
69
Domaine Bois de Boursan “Cuvee des Felix” Châteauneuf*du*Pape 2007
65
M. Chapoutier “La Bernardine” Châteauneuf*du*Pape 2008
95
138
Domaine Courbis “La Sabarette” Cornas 2005
95
338
Chateaux Grand Destieu, Saint Emilion 2005
75
348
Domaine Gilles Troullier Carignan, Côtes Catalanes 2006
75
330
Haut*Blanville “Grade Cuvée” Coteaux du Languedoc 2006
48
29
45 125
Pinot Noir France 36
Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Chavignol 2010
45
51
Chateau Perray Jouannet Anjou 2009
38
156
Domaine Harmond Geoffroy, Gevrey Chambertin 2009
155
Edmond Cornu & Fils, Aloxe Corton 2009
152 7
Half Bottle 375 ml
48 95
er
Jerome Chezeaux, Nuits*Saint*Georges, 1 Cru Rue de Chaux 2010
110
Domaine Drouhin*Laroze, Chambolle Musigny 2006
125
California 49
Foley, Santa Rita Hills 2010
75
308
Sequana “Sun Dawg” Green River Valley 2010
95
302
Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley 2009
85
79
Domanine Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains 2010
65
63
The Forager, Sonoma Coast 2011
53
82
Porter Creek, “Fiona Hill Vineyard,” Russian River Valley 2010
95
92
Sarapo Family Wines, “Natalia” North Coast 2009
51
118
Marimar “Don Miguel Vineyard,” Russian River Valley 2005
75
234
Vision Cellars, Cole Ranch 2005
95
67
Folk Machine, Central Coast 2011
44
267
Whetstone ‘Pleasant Hill,’ Russian River Valley 2007
85
132
Block Nine “Caiden’s Vineyard,” Napa 2009
65
30
New World Reds Cabernet Savignon 62
Trim, California 2010
36
44
Doubleback, Walla Walla Valley 2009
72
Mauritson, Sonoma County 2009
60
120
La Fuente, Maule Valley 2009
28
108
Errazuriz “Single Vineyard,” Aconcagua Valley 2008
75
168
Atamisque, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008
48
19
Revana, Napa 2006
175
90
Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountain 2006
105
2
Almaviva, Puente Alto, Chile 2005
135
95
244
Forman Vineyards, Napa Valley 2005
135
216
Legacy, Alexander Valley 2004
75
217
Archipel, Sonoma County 2003
85
Merlot 111
La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011
28
85
Amizetta, Napa 2006
75
Carménère 55
La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011
28
Malbec 151
Chanarmuyo, La Rioja 2011
36
136
Colomé, Salta 2010
48
6
Ricominciare, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2009
42
Ricominciare “Altisima,” Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008
55
158
Atamisque, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008
48
172
Atamisque “Assemblage,” Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008
Malbec, Cabernet Franc
31
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
36
55
New World Reds Syrah 142
Sanguis “Novillero” Santa Maria, California 2006
75
131
Reynvaan « In The Rocks » Walla Walla 2009
95
127
Reynvaan « Stonessence » Walla Walla 2009
110
71
Torbreck “The Steading,” Barossa Valley 2008
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
60
Zinfandel 54
Seghesio, Sonoma 2011
44
40
Mauritson, Rockpile Ridge Vineyard 2010
68
73
Davis Family, Russian River Valley 2009
60
32