An exploration of Spain’s diverse terroirs, from classic regions to exciting discoveries.

This Master Selection is a comprehensive journey through the vibrant landscape of modern Spanish wine. While Rioja and Ribera del Duero remain the standard-bearers, a new generation of winemakers is rediscovering ancient vineyards and indigenous grapes in regions all across the country. This 6-bottle collection offers a taste of both the classic and the new, featuring a crisp, high-altitude white from Madrid, powerful reds from Jumilla, Toro, and Ribera del Duero, a complex old-vine Mencia, and a beautifully aged Gran Reserva from Rioja.

2024 Bernabeleva, Camino de Navaherreros Blanco

High-Altitude White from Madrid - Vinos de Madrid, Spain

We begin our tour near Madrid, in the high-altitude vineyards of the Sierra de Gredos. This blend of Albillo and Macabeo is a revelation, offering a combination of ripe orchard fruit and crushed-stone minerality. It is a crisp, aromatic, and incredibly refreshing white wine that showcases the potential of this mountainous terroir.

• Grapes: Albillo, Macabeo
• Tasting Notes: White peach, lemon zest, alpine herbs, wet stone
• Pairing: Grilled fish, tapas, goat cheese salads

2022 Bruma del Estrecho, "Finca CQ", Jumilla

Mediterranean Power - Jumilla, Spain

From the sun-drenched region of Jumilla in southeastern Spain, this is a powerful yet elegant expression of Monastrell (Mourvèdre). Sourced from a single vineyard, it is a rich, dark-fruited wine with notes of licorice and spice, balanced by surprising freshness. It’s a perfect introduction to the bold flavors of Mediterranean Spain.

• Grape: Monastrell
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, plum, licorice, dried herbs
• Pairing: Barbecued meats, lamb burgers, paella

2022 Avancia Nobleza, Mencia Old Vines

Ancient Vines of Valdeorras - Valdeorras, Spain

From the steep, slate soils of Valdeorras, this 100% Mencia is sourced from vines over 50 years old. Old vines give this wine incredible concentration and a distinctive mineral character. It is an aromatic, energetic red that combines red fruit purity with savory complexity, reminiscent of high-quality cru Beaujolais or Loire Cabernet Franc.

• Grape: Mencia
• Tasting Notes: Wild raspberry, black pepper, crushed slate, violets
• Pairing: Roasted pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes

2021 Bodegas Ordóñez Vatan Tinta de Toro

The Power of Toro - Toro, Spain

This is a massive, powerful, and deeply concentrated expression of Tinta de Toro, the local clone of Tempranillo. The region of Toro is known for its muscular red wines, and Vatan is a benchmark example. Despite its power, the wine maintains a sense of balance and purity, with a long, resonant finish.

• Grape: Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, vanilla
• Pairing: Steak, braised short ribs, aged Manchego

2021 Dominio de Atauta, Ribera del Duero

High-Altitude Tempranillo - Ribera del Duero, Spain

Dominio de Atauta is a reference-point producer in Ribera del Duero, farming some of the oldest, highest-altitude vineyards in the region. This is their village wine, a pure and vibrant expression of Tempranillo (known locally as Tinto Fino). It is a wine of great energy and precision, with fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

• Grape: Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
• Tasting Notes: Redcurrant, plum, cedar, graphite
• Pairing: Roast lamb, grilled vegetables, Iberico ham

2015 Hermanos Peciña, Rioja Gran Reserva "Finca Iscorta de Peciña"

A Classic, Traditionally-Aged Rioja - Rioja, Spain

We conclude our journey in Spain’s most famous region with a traditionally-styled Gran Reserva from a top-tier vintage. The Peciña brothers are masters of classic, savory, American-oak-aged Rioja. After years of aging in barrel and bottle, this wine is a complex tapestry of dried fruit, leather, spice, and earth—a true taste of history.

• Grape: Tempranillo blend
• Tasting Notes: Dried cherry, leather, dill, coconut, tobacco
• Pairing: Lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged sheep’s milk cheeses