Spain - All Red Wines
One of the most famous vineyards for red wines in Spain is Vega Sicilia, located in Ribera del Duero. Their flagship wine, Vega Sicilia Único, is a legendary red that exemplifies the region's mastery in crafting age-worthy and complex wines. With its deep color, intense aromatics, and a harmonious blend of Tempranillo and other varietals, Vega Sicilia Único has become an iconic representation of Spanish winemaking.
In Priorat, Clos Mogador is celebrated for its exceptional red wines. Their Clos Mogador, crafted from a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and other local varieties, showcases the rugged landscape of the region with its concentrated flavors, firm tannins, and remarkable aging potential.Moving to the region of Bierzo, Descendientes de Jose Palacios is a notable vineyard known for its Mencía-based red wines. Their Petalos del Bierzo is a stellar example of the region's winemaking excellence, offering vibrant fruit flavors, floral aromatics, and a lively acidity that epitomizes the elegance of Bierzo's red wines.
Spain's fine red wines beautifully reflect the country's winemaking diversity, from the bold and structured reds of Ribera del Duero and Rioja to the powerful and mineral-driven wines of Priorat and the elegant and aromatic expressions of Bierzo. With their depth, complexity, and the legacy of Spain's winemaking heritage, these red wines embody the essence of Spain's vibrant wine culture. Spanish red wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this captivating wine country.
Spain - All Red Wines
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The Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2020 is a Spain’s best-kept secret from the esteemed Ribera del Duero region. Produced by respected vintner Peter Sisseck, who is lauded for his meticulous vinification techniques, this vintage exhibits the full potential of native Tempranillo grapes. Matured predominantly in large oak foudres, Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2020 includes a modest percentage of old-vine French Garnacha for additional depth. Following biodynamic farming principles, the grapes are carefully nurtured, ensuring the vitality of the vineyard is echoed in the bottle. The result is a full-bodied, layered wine displaying intriguing notes of dark fruit, herbs, and a slight minerality. Decant in the presence of good company to reveal subtle undertones of vanilla imparted by the oak. An exquisite example of Ribera del Duero's renowned terroir; Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2020 is a benchmark of Spanish elegance and refinement.
HK$2,860.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
An old vine selection based on 100% Graciano, the 2016 Rio Mazos was completely destemmed and brought up in 50% new oak. This inky colored effort has a rich, smoky bouquet of blackberries, spicy oak, cedary spice, and violets. With beautiful fruit, plenty of classy integrated oak, full body, a terrific texture, and ripe tannins, it's a beautiful, layered, singular Rioja that’s loaded with character. Drink it any time over the coming decade (and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep longer).HK$5,655.00 -
Expertly crafted, Burdigala Toro Campo Alegre 2012 is an enhanced expression of Spanish viticulture. Born in the prestigious region of Toro, this red wine stands testament to the beautiful synergy between soil, climate and grape. Centuries-old ungrafted Tinta de Toro vines are meticulously cared for, resulting in intensely flavourful fruit. Traditional vinification techniques, including malolactic fermentation in barrels, are employed to highlight the ripe fruit and complex spice characteristics that define this wine. Burdigala Toro Campo Alegre 2012 showcases layered aromas of dark berries, tobacco and plum, backed by a plush, full-bodied palate, and supported by opulent yet refined tannins.
The producer, Vinos de Arganza, is renowned for its commitment to creating fine wines that evoke an authentic sense of place. Showcasing the heart and soul of Spain in every bottle, the Burdigala Toro Campo Alegre 2012 attests to both the land it originates from and the expertise of its craftspeople. Enjoy it today.
HK$1,270.00 -
Decanter (96)
A village wine in the Priorat classification, taken from five parcels of very old vines at different elevations and slopes in Gratallops. Fermented in open-top 225L barrels and aged in French new oak. In a vertical of 2017, 2014 and 2012, the 2014 shone: very dark fruit, a powerful impression, then a delicious lift of orange zest, fresh herbs, eucalyptus. Wonderfully complex. Textured, with fine grain and a long, satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027HK$4,410.00 -
Decanter (96)
Cal Batllet is part of a growing group of winemakers changing the face of Priorat wines, with organic farming practices, indigenous yeasts and barrel fermentation all being increasingly used. 5 Partides is 100% Cariñena, old vines grown in five different hillside sites. The wine is aged for 16 months in a combination of oak barrels and flexitank eggs. Beth Willard: Slatey, dark berries, an intense and vibrant nose; well-balanced oak and a fresh finish. This is concentrated and big, yet elegant, and offers lots of underlying slatey, stony freshness. Diana Rollan: Deep, quite complex nose, dried herbs and bay leaf, dark cherry, liquorice and menthol. Super-savoury with lively acidity. Superb. David Williams: A lovely shimmer of intense blackberry and black cherry fruit, deep, rippling on the palate with touches of black olive and a ruffle of melting tannins. Some meatiness and a long, energetic finish. So alive.HK$2,450.00 -
(4x75cl) 2009Wine Advocate (95)
The 2009 Antiguos Vinedos comes from four small plots cropped at 3,500 kilogram per hectare, a selection of old vines then raised in new and used oak for 14 months. It has a startlingly fresh bouquet with wild strawberry, raspberry leaf and crushed stone, straight out of the mid-slope of Burgundy (in a warm vintage!) The palate is medium-bodied and very tightly wound – you can feel the tension in this wine. The finish is actually curt and abrupt, but you can sense it unfurling with time and there is a lovely spicy touch on the aftertaste that keeps you coming back. Sublime. Drink now-2020.HK$2,640.00 -
The Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 is the ultimate testament to the wine-making prowess of Burgos, Spain's Calvo Casajus winery. Considered one of the jewels of Ribera del Duero, it is a product of exceptional craftsmanship and passion. Produced from 100-year-old organically grown Tempranillo grapes, it boasts unparalleled finesse and flavour intensity. The varietal was vinified classically before aging for 26 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a superb balance between fruit and wood.
This grand vintage expresses luscious hints of ripe black fruit, liquorice and cocoa, accentuated by an undercurrent of earthy spices. Its soft tannins and new oak's slight sweetness create a gratifyingly rounded palate. Jose Maria Calvo, the man behind the label, has perfected the fine art of minimal intervention, showcasing the natural excellency of Ribera's unique terroir. Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 truly captures the heart and soul of Spanish viticulture.
HK$3,380.00 -
Decanter (95)
Dark cherries, vanilla, sweet spice, strawberry and red berry fruits are woven through the long and fresh palate. A refined wine that does itself proud with its long finish, stupendous finesse and seamlessly integrated, ripe tannins. Delicious to drinkHK$3,530.00 -
Campo Eliseo 2017 epitomises elegance and craftsmanship from the heart of the Rioja region. Meticulously vinified from selected Tempranillo grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure balanced acidity and rich flavour. The vineyards, situated on sun-kissed slopes, benefit from a unique terroir that imparts distinctive berry and spice notes. Under the expert guidance of renowned winemaker Juan Martínez, Campo Eliseo 2017 undergoes a careful fermentation process in French oak barrels, followed by extended ageing to develop its complexity. This vintage reveals a deep ruby hue with aromas of cherry, plum, and subtle hints of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of ripe fruit, well-integrated tannins, and a long, lingering finish. Campo Eliseo 2017 is a testament to the producer’s dedication to quality and tradition, making it a superb choice for connoisseurs seeking a refined and memorable wine experience.
HK$2,300.00 -
Vinous (90)
(100% garnacha) Ruby-red. Nose dominated by nutty oak. Fat and sweet in the mouth, with highly concentrated flavors of red fruits and nuts. A tad dry on the end, though the tannins are not especially pronounced. I'd like to have seen a bit more nuance and length here. Perhaps best suited for drinking over the next few years. (European Cellars, Charlotte NCHK$1,225.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The perfect Mediterranean vintage produced an outstanding Garnacha. The 2020 El Molar fermented with 35% full clusters and matured in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 5,000-liter foudres for one year. The wine is very young and tender; it feels more delicate despite having a little more alcohol than the 2019 (it's 15%) and with a slightly lower pH (3.49). It's super aromatic, extroverted and expressive, floral, elegant and complex. There is great balance, and the wine feels fresher and less ripe; it's refreshing and has a core of minerality and super fine tannins with pungent flavors. There is precision, elegance and balance, the three words that define the vintage. All the wines are very good value, but this is a steal. 40,000 bottles were filled in March 2022.HK$1,220.00 -
Vinous (94)
Vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes red and blue fruit liqueur, candied flowers and exotic spices, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Impressively concentrated yet energetic in style, offering sweet, mineral- and spice-tinged boysenberry, cherry, candied lavender and spicecake flavors that open up steadily with air. Sappy, focused and seamless in texture, finishing with harmonious tannins and impressive, floral-driven persistence.HK$1,685.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Las Gravas is a blend of 90% Monastrell from limestone gravel soils and 10% Garnacha also planted in the same gravel soils, but it's obviously much younger than the Monastrell. It fermented in underground pools with 25% to 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 5,000-liter oak foudres and 500-liter oak barrels for 16 months. It's an incredibly elegant and delicate Las Gravas, nuanced and with a discrete profile, a little shy at first. The palate is also super elegant and balanced, with refined tannins, a velvety texture and very fine chalky minerality. The north-facing vineyard, the backbone of this wine in a challenging and cooler year, is now 40 years old and has vigor and balance, which has resulted in an incredible wine through a lot of work in the vineyard. This has to be the finest vintage to date, a real triumph over the adverse conditions of the year that transcends the quality of the vintage. They used a lower percentage of Garnacha to avoid too much florality in the blend, and the wine is more serious. It's less explosive than the 2017, but I'd say, more gravelly... Bravo! 34,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020.HK$2,375.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Experience the richness of Mediterranean vineyards with Casa Castillo Jumilla Las Gravas 2021. This exquisite wine hails from Murcia, Spain, renowned for its unique Monastrell grape varieties. The proprietor, José María Vicente, is committed to traditional winemaking methods, ensuring natural, unforced, and expressive produce. Each cluster of grapes is naturally fermented in the century-old underground cellar, creating a captivatingly complex blend. Casa Castillo Jumilla Las Gravas 2021 encapsulates the very essence of its terruño with its robust, dark-fruited palate painted with shades of spice and botanical nuances. This full-bodied wine, matured in French oak barrels, delivers a beautifully balanced structure with fine, integrated tannins and a long, satisfying finish. Best paired with hearty dishes, bring the authentic taste of Jumilla to your table with Casa Castillo Jumilla Las Gravas 2021, revealing the artistry of one of Spain’s most distinguished family-run wineries.
HK$3,390.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
As I saw with Las Gravas, the only problem with the 2016 Pie Franco is that I tasted it next to the superb 2017. Surprisingly enough, it feels riper than the 2017, when the year was colder and wetter. It has persistent and pungent flavors and is juicy within the dry and stony character of the texture.HK$4,230.00 -
Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2019 epitomises the rich heritage of the Jumilla region in Murcia, Spain. Crafted by the esteemed Casa Castillo, this vintage primarily showcases the robust Monastrell grape, carefully handpicked from their premier vineyards. The winemaking process involves meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the fruit's integrity before ageing gracefully for 12 months in French oak barrels. This technique imparts a harmonious balance of depth and complexity to the wine. The 2019 Pie Franco displays a deep garnet colour, with an intricate bouquet of ripe dark berries, plums, and nuanced notes of spice and chocolate. On the palate, it reveals firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent, elegant finish. Perfectly suited to complement hearty Mediterranean cuisine, Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2019 stands as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the distinguished quality of fine Spanish wines.
HK$1,205.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Assert your refined palate with the Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2021, a truly exquisite offering from the fertile vineyards of Murcia, Spain. Savour a bevy of rich, ripe fruit aromas, including plum, blackcurrant, and cherry, harmoniously interlacing with an undercurrent of minerally graphite and sweet spice.
Grown within stony, limestone-rich soils, this Monastrell varietal yields concentrated wine with a powerful, elegant edge. The Pie Franco vineyard's ungrafted vines, untouched by phylloxera, ensure the truest expression of terroir. As the pinnacle of the Casa Castillo estate, the Pie Franco is feted for its depth, structure, and longevity.
Produced with a careful, traditional approach, meticulous selection process and slow fermentation in underground cellars, achieving exceptional balance and complexity. Matured in French oak, producing a textured, lasting finish. The Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2021 is the epitome of grace and intensity, an experience that lingers beautifully on the palate.
HK$6,595.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Casa de la Ermita Jumilla Crianza 2020 is a distinguished expression from the illustrious Jumilla region, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Casa de la Ermita. This Crianza is predominantly made from the robust Monastrell grape, handpicked from sun-drenched vineyards benefiting from the area’s unique calcareous soils and continental climate. The wine undergoes careful vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant fruit character, followed by ageing for eighteen months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla and spice while maintaining the varietal's inherent purity. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of dark berry fruits, refined tannins, and a lingering finish, reflecting the producer’s unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. Casa de la Ermita Jumilla Crianza 2020 is a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and elegance in a fine Spanish wine.
HK$1,075.00 -
(2x500cl) 2023Castano Monastrell 2023 exemplifies the rich heritage of Jumilla, where sun-drenched vineyards cultivate the finest Monastrell grapes. Crafted by the esteemed Castano family, renowned for their commitment to traditional winemaking balanced with innovative techniques, this vintage showcases their expertise. Handpicked grapes undergo meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, enhancing the varietal’s natural fruitiness and structural integrity. Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, the wine develops complex aromas of dark berries, plum, and subtle spices, complemented by velvety tannins and a lingering finish. The Castano Monastrell 2023 boasts a deep ruby hue, reflecting its robust character and elegance. Ideal for pairing with hearty dishes such as grilled lamb or aged cheeses, this wine is a testament to Castano’s dedication to quality and the distinctive expression of the Monastrell grape. Discover the unparalleled depth and sophistication that makes Castano Monastrell 2023 a standout choice for discerning palates.
HK$720.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021The Castano Solanera Vinas Viejas 2021 exemplifies the pinnacle of viticultural mastery, meticulously crafted in the esteemed Rioja region. Handpicked from the venerable Viñas Viejas vineyards, this vintage benefits from the sun-drenched terroir and optimal microclimate. Employing the solera ageing technique, Castano ensures a harmonious blend, allowing each component to mature gracefully in oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. Castano, renowned for its dedication to traditional methods combined with modern precision, oversees every step from harvest to bottling. The result is a wine of exceptional complexity and depth, with rich aromas of dark berries, tobacco, and cedar, complemented by a velvety texture and a lingering finish. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated and well-balanced wine, the Castano Solanera Vinas Viejas 2021 stands as a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.
HK$880.00 -
(6x150cl) 2021Discover the elegance of Castano Yecla Monastrell Hecula 2021, a distinguished wine crafted in the renowned Yecla region of Spain. This exceptional Monastrell variety is nurtured in the Hecula vineyards, where optimal climate and terroir contribute to its superb character. Castano, a producer celebrated for its commitment to traditional winemaking combined with modern techniques, meticulously hand-selects ripe grapes to ensure superior quality. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant fruit flavours, the wine undergoes a careful ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting subtle spice and complexity. The 2021 vintage exhibits a deep ruby hue, with aromas of dark cherries, plums, and hints of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of lush fruit, fine tannins, and a lingering finish, making it a perfect accompaniment to hearty dishes or a refined addition to your fine wine collection. Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of Castano Yecla Monastrell Hecula 2021.
HK$2,180.00 -
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Castano Yecla Monastrell Hecula 2022 epitomises the rich heritage of Spain’s Yecla region. Crafted from hand-selected Monastrell grapes, this exquisite wine undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant fruit character. Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, it develops a harmonious balance between robust tannins and elegant structure. The terroir of Hecula, with its sun-drenched vineyards and calcareous soils, imparts distinctive notes of dark berries, plum, and subtle spices. Castano, a venerable producer renowned for their commitment to quality and sustainable practices, ensures each vintage reflects the unique expression of its origin. On the palate, the 2022 vintage reveals layers of complexity, with a lingering, silky finish that showcases its impeccable craftsmanship. Ideal for pairing with hearty stews or aged cheeses, Castano Yecla Monastrell Hecula 2022 is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and character.
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Wine Advocate (96)
Following the subtle, elegant and floral profile of the vintage, the 2014 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias is always sourced from a south-facing vineyard in the Villegas zone of the village of Valtuille de Abajo, where the soils have a sandy texture and provide for fine, elegant wines. They used 100% full clusters for the fermentation in oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and then matured the wine in used 228-liter oak barrels. The oak does not have an aromatic role in any of the reds. This combines the floral with some characteristics, earthy and developing notes of cypress, smoked meat and a Rhôneish twist. It has some earthy tannins too, coupled with moderate alcohol and great freshness. This is one of the first vineyards to be harvested, as it ripens early, and has contained alcohol. This is a very regular wine, vintage after vintage. This has to be the finest vintage for this bottle. 3,500 bottles were filled in November 2016.HK$2,380.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional name and label and one of the most consistent wines from the winery. It is made with field blend with lots of different grapes on clay and sand soils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts with a long 60-day maceration and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels (but, in the future, they might move to oval oak foudres) for one year. It has the violets and the perfume from the 2018 vintage but with more dimension, more layers and depth. A stellar performance in 2019 (again!). 3,500 bottles produced, what the plot delivered. It was bottled in June 2021.HK$2,410.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2018 Valtuille El Rapolao, like the rest of the single-vineyard wines, has not been bottled separately since 2015. This comes from the coolest paraje of Valtuille, as it gets the sun for one full hour after the rest of vineyards of the village. This was harvested early and matured exclusively in 500-liter oak barrels; it has lower alcohol and is more elegant than the 2014 and 2015. This was a little closed at first and needed some time in the glass to open up. It's a more floral and refined version of Villegas, with more layers, more depth and complexity. There's no rusticity here, which was in the character of the 2014 and 2015. Impressive! 1,700 bottles were filled in May 2020.HK$2,005.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Valtuille El Rapolao, now a Vino de Paraje, fermented with 100% full clusters with a long maceration and matured in well-seasoned, neutral 500-liter oak barrels (which might be eight years old now), the modus operandi for all of the single-vineyard reds. It's perfumed and heady, as it comes from a plot that also has some fruit trees, in a v-shape, planted along with some 8% Malvasía grapes that have been added since 2018 and have given it finesse. It's more exuberant on the nose, something that seems to define this wine that is quite unique and different from its siblings. It's medium-bodied with around 13% alcohol; winemaker César Márquez feels that when these wines are riper than 13.5% they are too rustic. 1,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2020.HK$1,935.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (94)
If the range was not wide and confusing enough, there is a new 2018 Valtuille Vino de Villa to fulfill the new official category of village wines in the DO Bierzo. It's a blend of different plots from the village, fermented separately, all old vines with a Mencía-based field blend that also contains some Garnacha Tintorera, Bastardo and even white varieties, mostly from the plots that are bottled separately. It fermented with 100% full clusters in 5,000-liter oak vat and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels for one year. This is serious, subtle and perfumed, refined, expressive and floral, with great finesse. It has a medium body with terrific balance and great freshness (some of the early harvested plots were part of the blend), purity and finesse that showcase the style of the year. The tannins are very fine and silky. This is a very impressive first effort. It feels like the blend of different places has given it an extra dimension. To give you an idea, all the 2018s have lower alcohol, and this is 13.4% alcohol with 6.11 grams of acidity (in tartaric). 4,900 bottles were filled in May 2020.HK$1,215.00 -
Emanating from the fertile vineyards of Priorat, Spain, Celler del Pont Lo Givot 2006 is a beguiling vintage exuding finesse and character. An exquisite blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a masterclass in ripe fruit finesse and tannin integration, handcrafted by the esteemed Celler del Pont. The 2006 vintage is a testament to the winery's commitment to traditional viticulture techniques.
Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, Celler del Pont Lo Givot 2006 offers a sophisticated harmony of bold red fruit, woody notes, and earthy undertones. Its profound depth, coupled with a well-balanced acidity, ensures every sip is an exploration of the distinctively rich Priorat terroir. Highly lauded by renowned sommeliers, Celler del Pont Lo Givot 2006 will certainly satiate the palate of the most discerning wine aficionados. A harmonious embodiment of artisanal winemaking, this vintage is a compelling addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$2,680.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous (95)
The 2022 Parotet, aged in tinajas for about a year, opens with spice, intense balsamic herbs and dried flowers. Light-footed on the palate with fine lines and delicate tannins, it leaves a subtle yet deep impression. Herbal, savory and layered, it reaches another level of depth for the region.HK$3,155.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Celler Del Roure, Safra, Valencia 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of Valencian viticulture. Crafted by the renowned Celler Del Roure, this vintage draws its character from meticulously tended vineyards in the fertile Valencia region. Primarily composed of [specific grape varieties, e.g., Tempranillo and Syrah], the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and flavour integrity. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit notes and inherent acidity. Following fermentation, Safra undergoes ageing in French oak barrels for twelve months, imparting subtle hints of vanilla and spice while maintaining its elegant structure. The 2022 harvest benefits from a balanced climate, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. On the palate, Celler Del Roure, Safra, Valencia 2022 reveals layers of ripe red berries, delicate floral undertones, and a refined tannic backbone, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish. An exceptional addition to any fine wine collection, this vintage epitomises sophistication and craftsmanship.
HK$2,210.00
