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Wine
Cava, an Exceptional Suitable Alternative to French Champagne.
By marketuno on December 13, 2008
Cava is a sparkling wine made in closely the same way as Champagne. Cava is an exceptionally suitable alternative to French champagne and, for many, much better value for money. Like champagne, cava comes in different degrees of sweetness. At present, Cava is second only to Champagne in world sales of sparkling wines, and is [...]
Ribera del Duero
By marketuno on November 12, 2008
Among the most prestigious in Spain, the Regulating Council of Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero has worked towards the success of its wines on both a national and international scope.
The geographical area occupies four provinces: The largest number of municipalities belongs to Burgos, with 58, followed by Valladolid, with 19, six in [...]
Uncorking the truth about spanish wines
By marketuno on November 12, 2008
While the demand for wine has shown a general decline over the last few years throughout Europe, particularly in table wines, Spanish wines with Denominación de Origen (Designation of Origin) are showing steady growth, both in domestic and foriegn markets. To see why this has occured, we need to understand exactly what D.O. means [...]
Spanish wine, the future in wine.
By marketuno on November 10, 2008
There´s only one word to describe the growth and development within the Spanish wine sector in the last decade: incredible. Dramatic investments both publically and privately have been made, particularly over the last ten years, to improve the quality and reputation of Spanish wines internationally. Spain is now the 3rd largest wine-producing region in the [...]
Jerez, Sherry and Manzanilla Wines.
By marketuno on November 10, 2008
According to the Greek geographer, Strabon, the Phoenicians were the ones to introduct the first vine into this region of the Iberian Peninsula. Soon after, consumers and investors alike began to take an interest in Jerez, like the many British families who directed a large part of their business to the region. Today, [...]
Wine Enthusiast´s Best Spanish Wines 2008
By marketuno on April 14, 2008
Wine Enthusiast´s Best Spanish Wines 2008 - Best Wines from Spain
With 96 points:
# Cirsion 2005 from Bodegas Roda (DOCa Rioja)
With 95 points:
# San roman 2004 from Maurodos (DO Toro)
With 94 points:
# Numanthia 2005 from Numanthia-Termes, S.L (DO Toro)
With 93 points:
# Lui Selection 2004 from Abelis Carthago (DO Toro)
# Vendimia Seleccionada 2004 from Amador Garcia (DOCa [...]
Wine Spectator´s Best Spanish Wines - 2007
By marketuno on November 14, 2007
Wine Spectator´s Best Spanish Wines - Best Wines from Spain
WIth 96 points
La Edicion Limitada 2004 from Bodegas LAN (DOCa Rioja)
With 95 points:
# Torre Muga 2004 from Bodegas Muga (DOCa Rioja)
With 93 points:
# Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2004 from Pago de los Capellanes (DO Ribera del Duero)
With 92 points:
# As Sortes Val do Bibei 2005 [...]
Supplier Review »
Marques de Riscal, a leading company in the spanish wine sector.
November 11, 2008
Wines of the Herederos de Marqués de Riscal has always been a leading and pioneering company in the wine producing sector.
As far back as 1858, it became the first winery in the Rioja to produce wines following the Bordeaux method and in 1972, it was the first winery to promote the Rueda Designation of Origin, [...]
Cheese »
Idiazabal Cheese, the Unpasteurized Sheep’s Milk Cheese from the Spanish Pyrenees.
December 21, 2008
Charles de Gaulle once said, “How can you be expected to govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheeses?” Well, Spain just has around 100 types of cheese, but 100 is still a large number for a country with a population of only 44 million people. . You might not be able to [...]
Wine »
Cava, an Exceptional Suitable Alternative to French Champagne.
December 13, 2008
Cava is a sparkling wine made in closely the same way as Champagne. Cava is an exceptionally suitable alternative to French champagne and, for many, much better value for money. Like champagne, cava comes in different degrees of sweetness. At present, Cava is second only to Champagne in world sales of sparkling wines, and is [...]
Olive Oil »
Olive Oil - The Scince behind it.
December 17, 2008
The use of objective tests to determine an olive oil´s quality has two purposes. On the one hand, it allows for the comparison of the composition of two apparently similar oils. These tests can also be used to establish the origin and nature of the oil, that is, whether an extra virgin olive [...]
Vinegar »
The oldest vinegar in town, Sherry Vinegar.
December 7, 2008
While Balsamic vinegars from Italy have become a household staple you may not be so familiar with the Spanish counterpart, aged Sherry Vinegar. Similar to Balsamic you’ll find sherry vinegars with different agings including 30 year, 50 year and sometimes up to 75 years. As with fine balsamics the older high quality vinegars are sometimes [...]
