Spain

Madrid, Spain. Car stands for Cariñena, but as the grape is not admitted in the zone, they had to use an ingenious name like 2016 Car and put four monkeys driving a car on the label. The plot is located in the zone of Arroyo Tórtolas of Cadalso de los Vidrios (Bernabeleva have a wine named after the zone) in the province of Madrid. A full cluster ferment with indigenous yeasts and the wine matured in a 300-litre French oak barriques. They have very little Cariñena, so they only produced 360 bottles of this wine, which is almost virtual and mostly academic, but showcases the possibilities of Cariñena in the heights of Gredos on those granite soils...

Rias Biaxas, Spain. Lemon green wine, with golden hues, clear and bright with intense fruit flavour highlighting pear, apple and peach. On the palate it shows an integrated acidity on the whole, thick, and very balanced. The freshness of pome fruit is wrapped by the smoothness of the stone fruit, which gives the whole great harmony, releasing crisp sensations and finishing fresh and clean.

La Rioja, Spain. Beronia Reserva 2018 shows a deep cherry red colour with granate rim. On the nose complex aromas of black fruits, above all blackberry. Great bouquet of spices with cinnamon standing out and notes of cedar on the finish. On the palate smooth with sweet and round tannins. Great balance between acidic fruit and oak. Fresh, structured and complex with a long aftertaste. SERVING AND PAIRING Perfect served between 15º and 17ºC. Ideal with red meats, game and roasts. Recommended consumption from now until 2024...

La Rioja, Spain. This Beronia Crianza shows an intense cherry colour. Attractive nose with red fruits and floral aromas in perfect harmony with mineral and cocoa notes. A balanced and sweet palate with the fruit and liquorice standing out over a base of chocolate and coffee. Persistant and well structured...

La Rioja, Spain. Beronia Viura 2017 is yellow with greenish glints. It is complex on the nose, very fruit forward, with pineapple and white fruit dominating and some herbaceous aromas too. The wine is fresh, rounded and full-bodied on the palate, robust, intense and very persistent. The finish is long...

Valencia, Spain.  This wine exhibits deep ruby color with spicy cranberry bouquet. It is well structured and has dark cherry flavours, with elegant hints of oak with round, supple tannins and a long,soft finish...

Valencia, Spain.  This red blend has a Tempranillo base layered with spicy and red berries fruit flavours, black pepper and light smoky characteristics coming from the Hungarian oak that unite to form a soft mouthfeel. Tempranillo exhibit the fruity sensations, while Syrah take us by the sensations of spiciness and freshness...

Valencia, Spain.  This wine is full-bodied, revealing earthy aromas with accents of anise and brown spice, followed by flavours of melted chocolate and black cherry. The dark, concentrated fruit interlaces with firm velvety tannins which results in a balanced wine with a long, lingering finish...

Ucles, Spain. Bodegas Fontana, owned by the Cantarero Morales family for over 30 years, has been a major contributor in bringing about changes in the area, achieving recognition for Uclés as a new zone with the ‘Designation of Origin’. Jesús Cantarero, the current owner, has now brought together a highly experienced, eclectic, multi-national team of wine professionals, including Sam Harrop MW...

Ucles, Spain. Bright ruby red, with aromas of red berries, rosemary and a touch of liquorice. Vibrant and juicy, with round texture and pleasant finish...