The Wine of the Week: Principe de Viana Garnacha by Annette Tomei 2016 Principe de Viana, Garnacha, Navarra, Spain The grape Garnacha is the second most planted red grape in Spain, second to Tempranillo. More commonly known as Grenache, this grape is often found in classic Rhone-style blends. In Spain, particularly in Rioja, Garnacha is usually blended […]
The Wine of the Week: Viña Bujada Tinto by Annette Tomei 2017 Viña Bujanda Tinto, Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain Tempranillo is indigenous to Rioja and is the primary grape in any red wine of Rioja. It is a thick-skinned, early ripening grape with relatively high acidity and moderate tannins. It is not known for a specific […]
The Wine of the Week: Eira Dos Mouros Ribeiro by Annette Tomei 2016 Bodegas Casal de Arman, Eira Dos Mouros, Ribeiro DO, Spain As we finish our three-part flight of Xs, we answer the question, “what is Treixadura?” The white grape, known as Treixadura in Spain, is also known at Trajadura in Portugal. There, it is […]
The Wine of the Week: Luzia de Ripa Txakoli by Annette Tomei 2016 Luzia de Ripa, Txakoli, Txakoli de Alava (Arabako Txakolina) DO, Spain What is Txakoli? And, how do you say the word without sounding like you’re sneezing? As for the pronunciation, it is choc-o-lee. The word itself is Basque for village wine (aka local […]
The Wine of the Week: Mestres 1312 Cava by Annette Tomei NV Mestres 1312 Cava Reserva, Barcelona, Spain So, what is Xarel-lo (and how do you pronounce it)? Cava lovers outside Spain may not be familiar with one of the most important grapes blended into their favorite wine, much less how to say its name properly. Let’s […]
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