Tastings March 2026

Spanish Vinedo

Presented by Colin Cochrane

Cordorniu 'Cuvee Original' Organic Brut Cava


Cororniu is one of the oldest wineries in Spain. They were the creators of the first ever Cava sparkling wine. The aromas of this cava are fresh and fruity with notes of citrus, apple, almond and honey and has a smooth creamy finish.

 

Available from Majestic.


TYPE Cava

GRAPE Macabeo

ABV 11%

COUNTRY Catalunya, Spain


Marques de Almeida Albarino 2024


This Albarino is from Rias Baixus in the mountains of Galacia in north west Spain. The cooler climate and high rainfall helps to create a fresh crisp flavour.


Available from Sainsburys.


TYPE White

GRAPE Albarino

ABV 13%

COUNTRY Galacia, Spain


Rueda Four Lines Verdejo Wine


Verdejo is a premium Spanish white grape, primarily grown in the Rueda region known for producing crisp, aromatic dry wines with high acidity. Produced almost exclusively from the Rueda DO in Castilla y Leon, Spain.  It has flavours of citrus, green apple, white peach, fresh herbs, fennal with a slightly bitter finish.


Available from Sainsburys.


TYPE White

GRAPE Verdejo

ABV 12.5%

COUNTRY IRueda, Spain



Dehesa de Gazania Rioja Reserva


One of the most popular Spanish wines are from the Rioja region in northern Spain. This wine has a deep cherry and ruby red colour. It is from a Tempranillo grape full bodied with notes of vanilla, spice and dark fruit.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Tempranillo

ABV 13.5%

COUNTRY Rioja, Spain


Bodega Cerron El Tiempo Que Nos Une Monastrell


This wine is a Monastrell from Jumilla.  It is medium bodied, crisp and refreshing and comes from the vineyards around the village of Fuente-Alamo between Alicante and Murcia. It is an intense red with blackberry and spice notes.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Monastrell

ABV 14%

COUNTRY Jumilla. Spain