Wines from Spain

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, and Grenache (Garnacha) – France and Spain The two countries in Torcuato Huerta’s life also come together in Purulio, his captivating and vibrant red blend. Torcuato was born in El Marchal, a tiny village in...

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Around 30 grape varieties grow on the 10 hectares of vineyards at Barranco Oscuro. 31 is what Lorenzo Valenzuela once said a few years ago, but one or two may have been added in the meantime. The Valenzuelas try things out, see what suits their rather unique terroir best and have no fear of conta...

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Torcuato Huertas elevates blending to an oenological art form. Of the 21 varieties he grows in his vineyards on the northern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, 10 are white. All of them flow into the Purulio Blanco, which - as astonishing as this may sound - presents itself as one big entity. Its vines...

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The Alpujarras is a rugged mountain region in eastern Andalusia, characterized by steep valleys and a landscape of rocky terrain interspersed with Mediterranean shrubs. In the 15th century, its remote canyons and gorges served as the final refuge for many Muslims expelled from Granada during the...

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The Valenzuela family are the undisputed pioneers among Spain’s growing community of natural winemakers. They rely on the natural resilience of their vines and a climate where occasional morning dew from clouds is swiftly dried by the powerful sun and winds. Manuel Valenzuela planted his Garnach...

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The La Traviesa Tinto goes onto the cap of Vinos Autenticos, a Spanish wine dealer who has the wines in the program that we also had, we would primarily act with Spanish or French wines. So it is actually a dealer wine, with that only a third of the truth. The second third are winegrowers from th...

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For centuries, Vigiriega was one of the most important white grape varieties in southern Spain. Native to the Canary Islands and the region around Granada, it was nearly wiped out by the phylloxera plague. Its revival is thanks in part to Manuel Valenzuela, who rediscovered the variety among loc...

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Slightly above the vineyards of the Swiss Valais, the "Cerro Las Monjas" sets the altitude record for vineyards on mainland Europe. Including the islands, only Tenerife boasts higher vineyards in Europe. In the Cerro Las Monjas vineyard of Barranco Oscuro, located in the Alpujarras—the southern p...

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If you are looking for classic Chardonnay, you should keep looking. If, on the other hand, you fancy a little Andalusian avant-garde, you should find what you are looking for. The Cardonohay is full-bodied, dense, mineral and even accompanied by a little fruit and is definitely reminiscent of C...

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The niche in the niche. A wine for operetta fans in the natural wine scene! At least one could guess if you get to the bottom of the face on the label. This belongs to Jeanette Macdonald, who had the music affine cinema audience romped in the 1930s and 40s - in our special case in the film Naught...

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A rosé from the Andalusian Alpujarras, from one of the highest Pinot Noir vineyards in the world. At 1300 metres, freshness and fruit are guaranteed, but the intense light reflecting off the slate soils and the often scorching summer heat during the day also ensure that the sugar is stored in the...

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Among the three dozen grape varieties cultivated in the ampelographic collection of the Valenzuela family, Viognier naturally holds its place. This is an excellent choice, as Viognier thrives when it reaches full ripeness, revealing its finest qualities. Even though Barranco Oscuro’s Viognier vi...

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Tres Uves - three grape varieties - three times V for Vigiriega, Viognier and Vermentino. Vigiriega plays the Spanish part in this southern European trio. For a long time one of the most important white grape varieties in the south of Spain, phylloxera put an end to it a good 100 years ago. The ...

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Xarab: A Unique Andalusian Pedro Ximénez Manuel and Lorenzo Valenzuela cultivate 1200 Pedro Ximénez vines in the rugged, gray-brown schist soils of the Andalusian Alpujarras at 1300 meters above sea level. These vines are far removed from PX’s traditional home in the chalky Albariza soils near th...

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