Spain – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:32:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Spain – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Esteban Martin Chardonnay-Macabeo https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/aragon/carinena/esteban-martin-chardonnay-macabeo/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:28:39 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9744 Vegan friendly. For more info, visit Esteban Martín website. VARIETALS Chardonnay and Macabeo VINTAGE 2024  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Straw-yellow.

NOSE
Highly aromatic and floral, outstanding freshness and subtle notes of tropical fruits, such as mango.

PALATE
Harmonious and lingering on the whole, with balanced acidity and an almost effervescent mouthfeel.

PAIRING
Ideal to drink before a meal or to pair with fish and seafood, pasta salad, sushi, Thai cuisine, vegetarian dishes or poultry dishes with cream sauces.

]]> Hermanos Hernáiz Las Cenizas Rioja DOCa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/hermanos-hernaiz-las-cenizas-rioja-doca/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:42:41 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9294 Hernáiz brothers - and whose name is believed to be due to the bonfires that the primitive shepherds left as they passed through the area. A historic town known for its vineyards and the quality of its wines. For more info, visit Finca La Emperatriz / Hermanos Hernáiz  website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Total acidity 5.5 g/l
pH 3.69

APPEARANCE
Intense cherry-colored red wine.

NOSE
It surprises on the nose with aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cocoa beans, and spices.

PALATE
On the palate, it is dense, full-bodied, and flavorful, with well-integrated and firm tannins. A pleasant finish.

AGEING
17 months in barrel, 60% American oak and 40% French oak (20% of which is new).

PAIRING
Goes well with poultry, grilled chicken, roasted meats or steak.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

91pts

4.2

]]> Monteabellón 14 Meses En Barrica Tempranillo Ribera del Duero DO https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/monteabellon-14-meses-en-barrica-tempranillo-ribera-del-duero-do/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:30:40 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8830 For several generations, the García family has been fully dedicated to viticulture. In 2000, leveraging decades of experience and winemaking know-how, they founded Bodegas Monteabellón, a family winery located in the small town of Nava de Roa. Nava de Roa still preserves a multitude of wine presses and wineries where its people once produced and stored wine. As in the rest of the  Ribera del Duero region, its history and traditions are closely linked to wine. A dry, cold winter and a dry, dry spring with a water deficit were followed by a very dry, hot summer with temperatures exceeding 42°C for more than 10 consecutive days. All of this has resulted in a high alcohol content and high tannin concentration for the vintage 2022. The result is a characteristically rich layer of color in the wines, with fewer fresh fruit notes than in previous vintages, but more ripe fruit notes this time. These characteristics are appreciated both on the palate and nose. A very good harvest is expected given the high concentration of the wines. This also includes an excellent skin-to-pulp ratio that is more balanced than in previous years. For more info, visit Monteabellón website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense cherry color with a garnet rim.

NOSE
Intense aroma of candied fruit, sweet spices perfectly blended with quality oak for an elegant finish.

PALATE
Very flavorful on the palate, powerful and fruity, with ripe tannins.

AGEING
At least 14 months in barrels. 70% French oak and 30% American oak.

PAIRING
Recommended for all types of meats and roasts, especially grilled meats and stews. It’s also excellent with aged cheeses.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

3.9  

]]> Monteabellón 5 Meses En Barrica Tempranillo Ribera del Duero DO https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/monteabellon-5-meses-en-barrica-tempranillo-ribera-del-duero-do/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:10:43 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8827 For several generations, the García family has been fully dedicated to viticulture. In 2000, leveraging decades of experience and winemaking know-how, they founded Bodegas Monteabellón, a family winery located in the small town of Nava de Roa. Nava de Roa still preserves a multitude of wine presses and wineries where its people once produced and stored wine. As in the rest of the  Ribera del Duero region, its history and traditions are closely linked to wine. Combined with low spring and summer rainfall and high water stress throughout the growing season, this vintage produced a highly concentrated berry, high alcohol content, and short production. For more info, visit Monteabellón website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
A very intense, bright cherry color.

NOSE
Intense aromas with well marked fruity sensations of blackberry and blueberry, perfectly integrated with the quality oak that envelops everything.

PALATE
Good structure and fruity expression on the palate, powerful and with ripe tannins.

AGEING
At least 5 months in barrels, 50% French oak and 50% American oak.

PAIRING
This wine is recommended with all types of meat, and it’s also excellent with all types of cheese.

RATINGS

90pts

3.8  

]]> Muriel Viña Viejas Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/muriel-vina-viejas-gran-reserva-rioja-doca/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:26:56 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8822 Muriel Wines  website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2016  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
A beautiful mid-coat ruby tile color.

NOSE
An aromatic explosion of aging notes (such as vanilla, roasted coffee, spices, etc.), very ripe fruit (raisins, caramel), and very subtle notes of bottle aging (leather, tobacco, etc.).

PALATE
Its perfectly blended, smooth, and silky flavor stands out. Very long, with a velvety sensation and a very pleasant aftertaste.

AGEING
It takes place over a period of 24 months in 225-liter American and French oak barrels. Once the aging process is complete, the wine is bottled and matures for three years before being released.

PAIRING
All kinds of roasted meats, classic recipes, such as game stews, cured and smoked cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.

RATINGS

93pts

3.9  

]]> Viña Amate Crianza Rioja DOCa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/vina-amate-crianza-rioja-doca/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:33:59 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8329 VARIETALS Tempranillo and Garnacha VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dark cherry in colour.

NOSE
Aromas of warm summer berry pudding, strawberries, blackberries and stewed plum with wafts of vanilla cream, toasted brioche and wild herbs.

PALATE
The palate is rich and soft, layers of dark fruit with melt-in-the-mouth tannins, with hints of coffee, hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla and on a long, smooth finish.

AGEING
Aged in oak barrels for 12 months with a minimum 6 months more in bottle.

PAIRING
Serve this soft, rich and silky smooth wine with slow-roasted pork shoulder in smokey barbecue sauce.

]]> Merum Priorati Inici Viticultura Extrema Priorat DOQ https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/priorat-spain/merum-priorati-inici-viticultura-extrema-priorat-doq/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:37:24 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8271 “Vi de Vila” and certified as “Viticultura Heróica” by the CERVIM, the Centre for Research, Environmental Sustainability and Advancement of Mountain Viticulture, the international organization in charge of promoting and protecting the mountain viticulture as Heroic Viticulture, and certified vegan. For more info, visit Merum Priorati website. VARIETALS 60% Garnacha Negra, 15% Cariñena, 15% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Clean, cherry red color.

NOSE
A rich and intense aroma of black cherry, liquorice, blueberry, redcurrant, aniseed, with a touch of vanilla and toasty oak.

PALATE
Ripe plum, rosemary and vanilla notes on the poised palate with smooth yet powerful tannins, balanced acidity and a touch of leather and spice on the finish.

AGEING
Each parcel is matured separately for 12 months in used 225L French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Impressive stuff, this is great matched with slow-cooked shoulder of lamb, or rabbit braised with olive and herbs.

RATINGS

4.2

]]> Finca La Selva Tempranillo Rioja DOCa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/finca-la-selva-tempranillo-rioja-doca/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:30:30 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8243 VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Bright ruby red colour.

NOSE
It has the fresh and juicy fruit of a young wine, combined with the touch of spicy oak flavours.

PALATE
Exceptionally soft palate, pleasant and easy to drink.

AGEING
Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. 75% of the wine is kept in those tanks for three months and 25% spends this time in used oak barrels.

PAIRING
Soft and round, Finca La Selva Tempranillo is a fine wine to be enjoyed by itself, but is also great to drink alongside a wide range of tapas, or easy Spanish dishes like a good paella!

]]> Esteban Martin Garnacha-Tempranillo-Syrah https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/aragon/carinena/esteban-martin-garnacha-syrah-tempranillo/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:58:04 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7897 Vegan friendly. For more info, visit Esteban Martín website. VARIETALS Garnacha-Tempranillo-Syrah VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Medium brilliant ruby.

NOSE
Red fruits such as cherry, floral aromas and subtle hints of spices.

PALATE
Young, light to medium body, fruity with hints of spices, soft tannins, medium acidity and pleasant freshness.

PAIRING
Ideal for light to medium-structured dishes, roasted or cooked red meats, more intense white meats, tomato-based sauces, spices or fresh cheeses.

RATINGS

92pts 

]]> Muriel Vino De Elciego Rioja Reserva DOCa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alavesa/muriel-vino-de-elciego-rioja-reserva-doca/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:08:33 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7896
This Reserva from Elciego captures the essence and strength of a town in a bottle. A top selection of vineyards of 35-year-old Tempranillo, trained in bush and trellis, from Elciego (Rioja Alavesa) give the wine the unique characteristics of this area of ​​Rioja Alavesa.
For more info, visit Muriel Wines  website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Classic ruby red color with tile tones.

NOSE
Very complex and intense nose, with fine aromas of ageing perfectly blended: vanilla, spices and aromatic herbs.

PALATE
On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, standing out for its freshness and a long and intense finish that leaves a concentrated and persistent impression.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 24 months in 225-litre American and French oak barrels. The wine is aged in bottle for 2 years before release.

PAIRING
It pairs particularly well with roasted lamb, lamb chops, fish in sauce and smoked and aged cheeses. Excellent wine to accompany chocolate desserts.

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