Spanish Experiences Category
Organic Wine Tasting: 2005 Garmendia Selección
Posted on December 5, 2011
2005 Garmendia Selección, Organic-Ecological Wine Bodega: Bodegas y Viñedos Garmendia of Grupo Altube D.O./Zona: Vino de la Tierra, Castilla y Leon Country: Spain- España Type of wine: Tinto con Envejecimiento en Roble – Red with aging in barrel Alcohol (vol): 14% Price: 25 Euros (Spain), $35-40 approx. cost in US Varietals: Tempranillo and Merlot Color: Ruby […]
Bodegas Villaricca in La Rioja goes up in flames
Posted on November 7, 2011
Video of the Bodegas Villaricca Fire Aftermath In considering whether you want to own a vineyard, you may want to reconsider this dream or at least amend the architectural plans it a bit. One main reason would be that should it burn down, you have nothing to show for the years, dollars, sweat and hopes […]
Alfaro, the beautiful city of storks at the edge of Rioja Baja
Posted on August 1, 2011
Visit to the East most tip of La Rioja to see the city of Alfaro- famous for its storks- Ciguenas as they call them. The eggs are currently hatching so you might catch a glimpse of the young ones. This region of La Rioja is considered Rioja Baja and it much warmer than the northern […]
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