If Rioja is a sports car, then Ribera del Duero is all muscle; the warmer climate leads to Tempranillo-dominant wines that are dark, structured, earthy, and rich. “Los Cantos” ticks all of those boxes, with notes of dark fruit, black peppercorn, and an intense mouthfeel. Pair me with steak, barbecue, and anything salty.
Rias Baixas is unlike anywhere else in Spain; its cooler, maritime climate lends itself to white wines like Albariño, known for their ripe acidity, citrus and stone fruit flavors, and extremely aromatic presence in the glass. Granite Post fires on all cylinders, with notes of white flowers, apples, citrus, and a touch of stone fruit. Pair me with anything that reminds you of summertime.
The warm climate of La Mancha, Spain is perfect for Garnacha. The heat allows the grapes to fully ripen and produce pronounced spicy fruit aromas, full body, and high alcohol. Parade de Titos’ variation is a bit darker than some other Spanish garnacha, with notes of blueberries, plums, baking spice, and a structured finish. Perfect for spiced meats and hearty sides.