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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – The 2018 Caíño is more elegant than any of the previous vintages produced so far. There are less herbal aromas, and it's less peppery, more perfumed. This feels lighter and more elegant. It has moderate alcohol but with lots of energy and effervescent acidity, with citrus freshness. This is simply phenomenal! 1,300 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2019. 2020-2025
About This Wine
There are handful of rare red grape varieties grown in the Rías Baixas region of Spain which is best known for its Albariño. This is made from Caiño that's grown on granitic soils, hand harvested and then fermented whole cluster in open top old barrels. Pale red in color and reminiscent of an Alpine red wine. Vibrant red fruits and mineral. The acidity is boon at the table.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Caiño Tinto |
Country | Spain |
Region | Galicia |
Appellation | Rias Baixas |
Brand | Zarate |
Vintage | 2018 |
Wines of Spain
With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.
The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.
In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.
Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.
Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.