June 2, 2010
Perhaps the most highly prized white grape of Spain and Portugal, Albariño is in many ways the crown jewel of Iberian whites. Famous for the crisp, full-flavored wines it produces in Galicia, this varietal is also used to make the refreshing but comparatively lightweight Vinho Verde of the Minho Valley in Portugal. Grape(s): Albarino Winery: ...
June 2, 2010
Long recognized as the flagship varietal of the Iberian Peninsula, Tempranillo has been the basis of noble wines for centuries. Famed for its role as the primary component of Spain’s Rioja, Tempranillo is an indispensible feature of the Spanish viticultural landscape and is one of the most widely planted varietals in Spain and Portugal. Just ...
June 2, 2010
Touriga is the name applied to a pair of Portuguese varietals that create exceptional wines prized for their richness and remarkable aromatics. Though U.S. labeling laws only allow the use of the generic term “Touriga”, in truth, this designation usually refers to either one or both of the two varietals known in Portugal as Touriga ...
June 2, 2010
Their Cosecheiro is an estate-grown blend that derives its name from the Spanish cosechero, referring to the small, independent winegrowers of the Iberian Peninsula. The 2006 vintage is comprised of Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, and Tinto Cão sourced from their Y Ranch and Home Ranch vineyards in the San Antonio Valley. These components were ...