What is it? Originally from the Madiran region of France, Tannat is a thick skinned grape varietal that produces very full bodied wines with an abundance of firm tannins. Indeed, the name “Tannat” comes from the French word for tannin. ...
What is it? Sierra de Gredos is a mountainous wine growing region (translated literally as “Gredos Mountains”) about 100km west of Madrid. The region is developing a name for itself for its old vine Garnacha wines. With old vines growing...
What is it? Grenache (or Garnacha/Cannonau depending on which language you’re speaking) is a red wine grape that makes medium bodied wines with high alcohol and a deceptively light colour. Where is it grown? The majority of Grenache is...
What is it? Albariño is a white grape most commonly grown in Northern Spain that produces fresh and crisp wines. The wines from cooler climates are famed for their zippy acidity and refreshing citrus fruit notes. In slightly warmer climates...
What is it? Rías Baixas is a wine region in the Northwest corner of Spain above the Northern border with Portugal. The region, unlike the rest of Spain, is cool with lush green hills and a relatively high amount of...
Get To Know Riesling What is it? Riesling is an aromatic white grape that can make complex wines with floral, citrus and stone fruit character. Riesling can be made in a range of styles from bone dry to sweet...
Discover more about your favourite grapes with our "Get to Know" series. This week we're taking a closer look at Syrah.
