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Freshness and Expressiveness Take Center Stage at Wine Paris

Feb

Wine FactsAncient History of Wine, Chivite, Father, Perelada, Spanish

Freshness and Expressiveness Take Center Stage at Wine Paris

Consider this your morning briefing: Perelada & Chivite is rewriting the playbook at Wine Paris, where its new releases are more than just wines—they’re statements. The family-owned Spanish group, with roots tracing back to 1647, is leveraging centuries of tradition to carve a modern identity. At the world’s largest wine fair, it’s not just showing off its latest vintages; it’s redefining what Spanish wine can be. With three flagship releases hitting the market, the group is sending a clear message: tradition and innovation are no longer at odds. The trio of new wines—Garrigal Vinyes Velles 2023, Dominio de Elbio, and…

Royal Rivals: How Chivite’s Timeless Wines Command the Spanish Crown’s Palate

Jan

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Wine FactsChivite, Legardeta, Pyrenees, Spain, Spanish

Royal Rivals: How Chivite’s Timeless Wines Command the Spanish Crown’s Palate

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Spain’s royal household has long favored a single winery for its wines—Chivite. Founded in 1647, this Navarra-based producer has spent four centuries perfecting a balance between tradition and innovation, earning its place as a benchmark for Spanish viticulture. Yet its appeal isn’t just about age; it’s about the way Chivite’s wines distill the soul of Spain’s terroir, from the sun-drenched slopes of the Pyrenees to the Atlantic-influenced microclimates that shape its vineyards. At the heart of Chivite’s story is the Legardeta Estate, a 103-hectare sanctuary in Villatuerta. This site, recognized as one of Spain’s…

Spain’s Rosado: A Pink Wine That Defies the French Norm

Dec

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Wine FactsRosado, Spain, Spanish, This, What

Spain’s Rosado: A Pink Wine That Defies the French Norm

Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—step aside. There’s a rosé rewriting the rules, and it’s not from France. Spanish Rosado, a category as vibrant as its hue, is quietly upending the pink wine hierarchy. While Provence’s bubble-gum pinks dominate global shelves, Spain’s take is a revelation: a blend of boldness, brightness, and a touch of mischief. This week’s Tasting Challenge unearths why this wine deserves a seat at the table—and why it’s worth savoring beyond the usual suspects. The magic of Spanish Rosado lies in its grapes. Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Viura form a triumvirate that’s anything but ordinary. Tempranillo brings…

Discover the Affordable Champagne Alternative: Spanish Cava

Nov

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Wine FactsAncient History of Wine, Cava, Champagne, Spain, Spanish

Discover the Affordable Champagne Alternative: Spanish Cava

Expand your bubbly repertoire with a wallet-friendly contender from Spain—Cava. This week, we put a Spanish sparkler to the test in our ongoing Wine Tasting Challenge. The challenge? To taste 34 wines from 12 countries over 34 weeks and improve your wine palate. For this round, we set our sights on an 11-dollar Cava Reserva that offers surprising value for those who love high-quality, dry sparkling wines—just like Champagne. Medium straw aromas greeted us: cooked yellow apple, lemon, almond, and a touch of yuzu. On the palate, this lean Cava delivered with crisp acidity from start to finish, offering notes…