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Alvarinho vs Albarino: What’s the Difference?

Key Differences Between Alvarinho and Albariño Aspect Alvarinho Albariño Flavor Profile Stone, Citrus Stone fruit, saline undertones Aroma Characteristics Intense aromas, citrus, melon, stonefruit Intense aromas, citrus, tree fruit, sea breeze Growing Regions Vinho Verde region, Portugal Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain, California Climates Coastal, cooler climates Coastal, cooler climates Wine Styles Produced Crisp and refreshing […]

Tempranillo Food Pairing: 19 Perfect Matches

Tempranillo Food Pairing: Foods that Pair Well Tempranillo, the main red grape grown in Spain and Portugal, is the perfect food wine. As the saying aptly goes, “like vines intertwined, the perfect pairing you’ll find.” Tempranillo’s rich heritage on the Iberian Peninsula naturally positions it as an ideal wine for the region’s classic dishes. But […]

Verdejo: A Comprehensive Guide

Verdejo, a white Spanish wine, is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, Verdejo offers a range of flavors and styles, including citrus, green tree fruit, and light herbal notes.

8 Types of Red Spanish Wine to Try Tonight

If you’ve recently discovered Spanish wine, or are just starting to decant this historic wine producing country, then you’re in for a treat!  Famous types of Spanish red wine include Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, which are regions and wines. Mencía, Bobal, Monastrell, Mazuelo, and Listán Negro are delicious Spanish red wine grapes. Red Spanish […]

White Spanish Wine: 9 Must-Try Whites

We all know and love Spanish red wines – the famous Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Rioja, but what about Spanish white wines? If you want to try white Spanish wines, look for Albariño, Godello, Rioja Blanca, Verdejo, Macabeo, and Cava. Don’t overlook Andalucia’s traditional Sherry. Spanish white wines pair well with tapas. Looking for a unique […]

What Is Vin Doux Naturel Wine?

Sweet wines have something of a tarnished reputation in today’s popular drinking culture. Perhaps it’s an unfortunate hangover from the cheap sweet plonk that flooded the markets in the ‘70s and ‘80s. But not all sweet wines should be so easily dismissed. Vin doux naturel, or ‘natural sweet wine’, is a traditional sweet wine from […]

14 Study Strategies for the Spanish Wine Scholar Exam

Close your eyes and conjure images of Spain. What do you envision? Plazas. Palaces. Windmills. Wine. And the Spanish Wine Scholar exam. The Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) program, through the Wine Scholar Guild, is the perfect opportunity for wine students to get an in-depth look at the exciting wines emerging from Spain today. Here are 14 strategies […]