Matt's Best of Spain: Off-piste Spanish Whites

Albariño from Rías Baixas is a familiar wine on the shelves of good retailers these days, but have you tried the intensely fresh whites of the Basque country? Gaintza’s Txakolina is an experience you will not forget! Penedes is well-known for Cava, Spain’s quality traditional method sparkling wines, but did you know it produces some brilliant fresh white wines from the same grapes that they use for Cava?

And, if you are a fan of Albariño, then you should have a look at the lovely white wines from nearby Ribeiro, which does have Albarino vineyards but excels with Treixadura and Godello whites in particular.

By the end of the evening you should come away with some great options for expanding your summer white wine purchasing.

Wines on Tasting (7):

• Gaintza, “Txakolina” Hondarribi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina DO, 2021
• Tierra de Castilla, Providencia, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Castilla–La Mancha, 2021
• Palacio de Fefiñanes, Cambados, Rias Baixas DO, 2021
• Loxarel ‘Cora’ Blanco, Penedes DO, 2022
• Coto de Gomariz, “The Flower and the Bee Blanco”, Ribeiro DO, 2021
• Izadi, Larrosa Blanca, Rioja DOCa, 2020
• Felix Lorenzo Cachazo, Carrasviñas Fermentado en Barrica, Rueda DO, 2018

A small selection of delicious cheese and charcuterie (with crackers)* is served at this tasting.

*We try to accommodate all dietary requirements, providing we are notified at least 48hrs in advance.