Spanish

Modern in style, La Planta is a ripe and flashy Spanish red, dark and opulent. Crafted from one of the most sought-after regions in Ribera del Duero, the vineyards are located in the Golden Mile, next to powerhouse names like... Read More

Looking for a great cellar defender this summer? This $15 full-bodied red pairs well with BBQ & cheeseburgers...not kidding! A stunning blend of Monastrell, Syrah, and Garnacha from high elevation vineyards in Yelca, critics have... Read More

One of the oldest wine collectives in Spain, five Basque and Rioja-based vine growers created Sociedad Vinicola De La Rioja Alta in July of 1890. A year later the company changed names to La Rioja Alta, and they've been producing... Read More

La Rioja Alta's Viña Ardanza has been our most popular Rioja for several years. It is no wonder, as this is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old fashioned way, meaning three... Read More

Floral nose with oyster shells, fresh apricots and white pears. There is a twist of spice, too. A bone-dry, incisive palate, showing uncompromising acidity and some floral attractions. Mineral water-like purity here with a mouthwatering... Read More

Deep red cherry colour with roof tile tones. Aromas of ripe red fruit and liquorish combined with coffee, vanilla and balsamic nuances from the barrel ageing. Smooth and velvety wine with sweet and ripe tannins that make it a... Read More

A very complex, aged Rioja with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth, orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright on the palate with a tangy, zesty palate, full of berries and oranges. Firm, long and complex with... Read More

The Lopez de Heredia Rioja Cubillo is a beautiful red wine, that has long been a favorite at The Wine Buyer. For the past 135 years, wine society has worshiped these wines, and as Neil Martin from The Wine Advocate writes, Lopez... Read More

One of the most traditional producers of Spanish reds, Lopez de Heredia crafted another amazing Vina Tondonia Reserva in one of Rioja's best vintages ever: 2011. Not a typo, the 2011 is the last of the current release for... Read More

Earlier this summer, The Wine Buyer found an outstanding Albarino from Spain loaded with fresh, lively flavors of citrus and melon. If you've never enjoyed an Albarino before, it's a terrific white for these bright, hot... Read More

Here at The Wine Buyer, we love the Carinena region of Spain, known for producing highly rated 90+ point reds that can be generally found for under $15. Manadero is one of these charming reds, produced from old vines in Aragon,... Read More

A perfumed nose of mulberries, blueberries, dried herbs, cloves and cigar box. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and fresh acidity. Chalky texture with a crunchy, flavorful finish. James Suckling, 92 Points... Read More

Fans of knockout, age-worthy Rioja rejoice...We may have found the deal of 2023! Over the past several years, The Wine Buyer has featured several outstanding Rioja Reserva's just starting to hit their peak drinking window.... Read More

Intense black-cherry color with good depth of colour and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks... Read More

This 2016 Reserva comes from high elevation vineyards in Mendavia, aged 24 months in French & American Oak, we simply couldn't believe the price at tasting. Elevation equals elegance, lending this Rioja incredible acidity... Read More

Arienzo is Marqués de Riscal's first Vino de Zona, since it is made 100% from selected the Tempranillo and Graciano grapes from vineyards located in the Rioja Alavesa. Once the grapes achieve optimum point of ripeness... Read More

One of the most reliable and regular wines from the zone, the 2021 Martín Códax, is also affordable and widely available, the first contact of many consumers with Albariño and Rías Baixas. It's... Read More

The 2019 Maruxa Godello was produced with purchased grapes and those from their own vineyards on slate soils in the village of Éntoma close to the Galir River. It fermented in stainless steel and was kept with lees for... Read More

A blend of 55% Xarel-lo, 25% Macabeo and 20% Parellada is fermented in the bottle like a French Champagne. A great example of how the Cava category is growing and growing in quality. Clean and pure with grapefruit-like citrus... Read More

The influence of Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque on the founding of the DO Rías-Baixas and Albariño can be traced back to their purchase of Pazo Señorans in 1979. An ancient 16th century country estate, with... Read More

Protos Verdejo is a bright yellow straw color, with green hints that reflect its youth. Aromas of tropical fruits (pineapple) and citrus fruits first appear along with white fruits (apple) and herbs, such as boxwood and fennel.... Read More

Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling wine marked by the typicity of its place of origin, the Vinya del Llac, a vineyard over 40 years’ old, which allows us to obtain a structured, fresh and complex sparkling wine.

Pepe Raventós adds depth and a touch of color to this estate-grown sparkler with fruit from monastrell vines planted in 1974. That addition lays a smoky note and red-fruit hints over a base of xarel-lo, macabeo and parellada.... Read More

Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Viura sustainably grown from vines planted from 1978 in the hills and ridgelines above the valley of Rioja. The moderately warm days and cool nights lead the grapes to ripen slowly, resulting... Read More

Consisting of the majority of grapes grown in the Northwest Rias Baixas region of Spain, Albariño is quickly gaining esteem for its playfulness and whimsical nature. Mouth-watering and clean, this wine has a complexity... Read More