They Reign in Spain

Tastings of more than 900 Spanish wines over the past year confirm that the classic areas of Rioja and Priorat are making the best bottles. But the northwestern region of Galicia is also making some exceptional wines, particularly the sub-region of Bierzo, which produces linear and structured reds, writes James Suckling. Here he nominates his top 10 Spanish wines

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA RIOJA CASTILLO YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 1986 This is a triumph. An amazing white showing roasted pineapple, dried apple, flowers and hints of lemon curd and almonds on the nose. Full-body, closed and tight with amazing depth and beauty. Waxy, salty and creamy. Goes on for minutes. 21 years in wood, seven in concrete and then about three years in bottle. First year released since 1978. Viura with a hint of malvasia. I have the same mind-tingling sensation tasting this as tasting the 1963 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco. Another perfect wine. 8,000 bottles made. 100 points ALVARO PALACIOS PRIORAT L’ERMITA 2014 A pretty nose of red flowers and fresh red berries with hints of soft spices. Medium body, a captivating texture of ripe fruit and fresh acidity. So refined…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2017

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