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Report #89 – The Wines of Jumilla: Monastrell and More - (20pp)
- A Brief History
- Geography and Climate
- The Vineyards
- Making Monastrell
- Whites, Rosados & Dulce Monastrell
- Cuisine of Jumilla and Murcia
- Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
- Annex: Mountain Ranges of Jumilla
Read the free introduction to The Wines of Jumilla: Monastrell and More.
Report #85 – The Revival of Garnacha in Spain - Double Issue - (29pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Garnacha in Spain
- A Brief History of Garnacha
- Growing Garnacha
- Vinifying Garnacha
- Styles of Spanish Garnacha
- Garnacha Regions, Noteworthy Producers and their Wines:
- Sierra de Gredos
- Vinos de Aragon
- Rioja
- Navarra
- Priorat
- Catalonia
- Jumilla
Read the free introduction to The Revival of Garnacha in Spain Report.
Report #84 – The Wines of Bierzo - (17pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Historical Highlights
- The Geography of Bierzo
- The Grapes
- Vineyards & Vintages
- Winemaking
- The New Classification System
- Winery Profiles & Tasting Notes
- Annex: Map of Central Bierzo
Report #49 – The Best of Spain - (20pp)
- Introduction
- Top-Rated Producers
- Rioja and the Ebro River Valley
- Ribera del Duero and the Duero River Valley
- Priorat and Catalonia
- Sierra de Gredos
- Annex
- Map of Spain
Report #43 – Wines of Rioja - A New Look - (43pp)
- Introduction
- A Brief History of Wine in Rioja
- The Region
- Rioja Alavesa
- Rioja Alta
- Rioja Baja
- Soils and Climate
- The Grapes of Rioja
- The Vineyard
- Winemaking
- Styles of Rioja
- Rioja Wine and Tapas
- The Market for Rioja Wine
- Winery Profiles, Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Annex
Top Rated Wines
Report #42 – Wines of Catalonia - (39pp)
- Introduction
- Geography, Climate and Soils
- A Brief History of Wine in Catalonia
- Viticulture and the Grapes
- The Appellations, Producers and Their Wines
- Penedès
- Cava
- Priorat
- Montsant
- Terra Alta
- Costers del Segre
- EmpordÃ
- Other DO’s of Catalonia
- Catalonia’s Cuisine
- Tasting Notes and Ratings: Still Wines and Cava
- Annex
Indigenous Grapes of Catalonia
Read the free introduction to the Wines of Catalonia report.
Report #28 – The Wines of Priorat - (23pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- A Brief History of Priorat
- The Region
- The Grapes
- In the Vineyard
- Winemaking
- Wine Styles
- Priorat in the Market Place
- Annex: Map of the Priorat DOQ
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Previous Wine Reports
Report #23 – Wines of Ribera del Duero Revisited (23pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Ribera del Duero: Top Producers and Their Wines
- The Mighty Duero
- Tempranillo: The Grape
- Regulations and Classifications
- In the Vineyard
- Winemaking: The Quality Revolution
- Wine Tourism in Ribera del Duero
- The US Market for Spanish and Ribera del Duero Wines
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Special Supplement: Ribera del Duero Wines Available for Import
Read the free introduction to the Ribera del Duero Revisited report.
Report #18 – The Wines of Navarra (27pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- History of Wine in Navarra
- Navarra: The Region
- Navarra Wines: Variety and Style
- The Navarra Vineyard
- Pairing Navarra's Rosés with Food
- The Market for Navarra Wine
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
Informe #18 - Vinos de Navarra
Special Report – Introduction to Sherry (20pp)
Informe Especial -Introducción al Sherry (20pp)
- The Sherry Triangle
- The Consejo Regulador
- Climate and Soil The Grapes and Viticultural Practices
- How Sherry is Made
- Shades and Styles of Sherry
- Tasting Notes and Ratings (75 sherries)
Report #13 – The Wines Of Rioja: Classical and New Wave (35 pp)
- 30 Noteworthy Classical and New Wave Producers
- History of Modern Winemaking
- The Region
- Rioja’s Classification System
- The Grapes, The Vineyard, Winemaking
- Styles of Rioja Wine: Classical and New Wave
- Pairing Rioja Wine and Food: A Tasting at Jaleo Restaurant
- The Market for Rioja by Price and Ratings
- Tasting Notes and Ratings (350 wines)
Issue #8 – The Wines of Ribera del Duero (28 pp)
- Spain and Castilla y León
- The Grape: The Many Faces of Tempranillo
- The Classification System in Ribera del Duero
- The Region Climate and Soil
- The Growing Cycle and the Harvest
- Recent Vintages in Ribera del Duero
- In the Vineyard and Irrigation
- Vine Pests: Voles
- Winemaking
- The Use of Oak
- Variations in Style: Vine Age,
- Phenolic Ripeness and Maturation
- A Study in Style: Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus
- Pairing Ribera del Duero Wines with Food
- Marketing the Wines of Ribera del Duero
- The Producers: iWineReview’s 30 to Watch
- Tasting Notes and Ratings (200 wines)
Report #3 - Grenache
Wines of Australia, California, France and Spain (28pp)
- Background and History of Grenache
- Food and Wine Pairing
- Styles
- California-WA State Grenache Tasting Notes
- Australian Grenache Tasting Notes
- French Grenache Tasting Notes
- Spanish Grenache (Garnacha) Tasting Notes
- Italian Tasting Notes
- Grenache Wines by Rating and Pricing