{"title":"Castilla y Leon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastilla y León, a vast region in north-central Spain, is defined by a high-altitude plateau and a continental climate shaped by the Duero River. The region is known primarily for its red wines, with Ribera del Duero leading the charge with powerful Tempranillo-based wines, though Toro and Bierzo also contribute, alongside emerging white wines. On the southern border is the Sierra de Gredos, a separate region within the same broader area, known for its high-altitude vineyards and elegant Grenache (Garnacha) wines. The diverse soils, ranging from alluvial to sandy, clay, and gravel, combined with significant temperature swings between day and night, allow for the slow ripening of grapes, resulting in concentrated flavors and good acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-unico-2013","title":"Vega-Sicilia Unico 2013","description":null,"brand":"VinMarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197130469599,"sku":"","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P5241345.jpg?v=1684976108"},{"product_id":"comando-g-1er-cru-el-reventon-2022","title":"Comando G El Reventon Grand Cru 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe El Reventón Grand Cru is sourced from a vineyard located in the vicinity of the village of Cebreros. The soils here are similar to those of Las Iruelas, with a predominance of slate. As this is the last vintage of this bottling due to the decision of the winemakers to focus their efforts elsewhere, this is a wine that has reached its peak after the discovery of other vineyards in the area that could better represent what the team was looking for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThis 2022 Garnacha is made with native yeast and whole cluster fermentation and then aged in a combination of French oak vats and used oak barrels. This particular bottling offers an intense, layered, and complex version of Garnacha, showing a notable minerality and structure along with deep red and black fruit tones and a core of spice. The wine seeks to show the best of the terroir. It is a wine that exemplifies all that this producer has strived to do in the region, and is a fitting sendoff for the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eComando G, the project of Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia, was founded to showcase the unique terroirs of the Sierra de Gredos. They have sought to make wines that are expressive and unique through their commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices, along with minimal intervention in the cellar. The wines have been made to be a pure expression of the region and of the work of these two important producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stelvio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46707554451679,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1230324.jpg?v=1737675929"},{"product_id":"comando-g-las-umbrias-2022","title":"Comando G Las Umbrias 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e65 year old vines on granite at 1,000 meters. 40 to 60 day maceration, aged 14 months in large French vat. 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This project focuses on rescuing and elevating the region's old, head-pruned vineyards, which often contain a mix of grape varieties, including up to 10% Garnacha and small amounts of other varieties, even white grapes like Albillo. Sisseck works closely with these growers, encouraging organic and biodynamic farming practices to restore the health of the soil and improve the quality of the fruit. These historic vineyards, with their diverse varietal mix, are at the heart of this project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe 'PSI' is crafted to capture the soul of Ribera del Duero. It employs simple, traditional winemaking techniques with long, gentle macerations and a relaxed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eélevage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a combination of large and small oak casks, and cement tanks, with little new wood. The wine offers an open and transparent window into its origins. The resulting wine showcases a harmonious balance of dark red and black fruits, along with notes of spice, earth, and subtle floral undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, with fine tannins and a refreshing acidity. This wine offers an authentic taste of Ribera del Duero, with a focus on purity and expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eDominio de Pingus is the creation of Peter Sisseck, the Danish winemaker who has established Pingus as a true benchmark for Spanish excellence. With ‘PSI’, Sisseck has embarked on a mission to revitalize the region by empowering local growers, and to produce a wine that reflects the heart and soul of Ribera del Duero. His approach combines a passionate commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, along with a respect for traditional methods. Sisseck works tirelessly alongside winemakers like Pablo Rubio to elevate the quality of the region's fruit and to give back to the area that gave him the chance to create arguably Spain's most coveted wine. This project is a clear demonstration of his dedication to sustainability and a deep respect for the history and potential of Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338506481887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PC270183.jpg?v=1735355225"},{"product_id":"comando-g-el-hombre-bala-2021","title":"Comando G \/ Uvas Felices El Hombre Bala 2021","description":"","brand":"Harvest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48395813257439,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1280750.jpg?v=1769666630"},{"product_id":"comando-g-la-bruja-de-rozas-2023-1-5l","title":"Comando G La Bruja 2024 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe \"La Bruja\" comes from vineyards within the village of Rozas in the Sierra de Gredos. These vines, ranging from 45-65 years old, are planted on sandy granite soils at an altitude of 900 meters. This specific wine comes from sites that, with a recent reclassification of their vineyards in Rozas, have been deemed as more appropriate for a \"village level\" designation, and this 2023 vintage will be the last iteration of the \"La Bruja\" bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThis 2023 Garnacha is made with native yeast fermentations in open vats, with a 40-60 day maceration, and then spends nine months aging in large oak vats. This bottling offers a great expression of Garnacha from the area. It is a highly drinkable and compelling expression of the grape. It offers a range of red fruit flavors, with a complex and layered palate that seeks to show the potential of Garnacha, while also maintaining a clear focus on elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eComando G is the project of Fernando García and Dani Landi, who, after completing their studies in oenology, decided to return to the Sierra de Gredos to rediscover and rescue old Garnacha vineyards. The estate focuses on biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, with the clear goal of creating wines that reflect the unique character of their terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stelvio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48445315612895,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P2120872.jpg?v=1770934372"},{"product_id":"descendientes-de-jose-palacios-villa-de-corullon-bierzo-2023","title":"Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Villa de Corullon 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe village of Corullón sits in the western hills of Bierzo, a landscape defined by steep mountainsides and ancient hillside vineyards. The parcels selected for this wine climb sharply above the village at slopes of roughly 30–50 degrees, with elevations ranging from about 400 to 900 meters. These sites are rooted in friable schist, a fractured metamorphic soil that breaks easily and forces vines deep into the subsoil in search of water. The vineyards are extremely old—many between 60 and 100 years of age—and are farmed entirely by hand, often with the assistance of mules due to the steep terrain. Farming follows organic and biodynamic principles, reflecting the estate’s long commitment to low-intervention viticulture in this rugged Atlantic-influenced corner of northwest Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe 2023 Corullón is a village-level expression of Mencía sourced from a selection of roughly 90 small parcels surrounding the village. Fruit is harvested manually, carefully sorted, and destemmed before a long maceration of about 25 days in oak fermenters with regular punch-downs. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Aging takes place in previously used French oak vessels—including barrels, larger bocoyes, and foudres—many of which previously held earlier vintages of Corullón or briefly aged the estate’s Pétalos wine. The resulting style is restrained and structured rather than overtly fruit-driven, showing lifted red berry notes layered with spice, mineral tones, and a faint smoky reduction that underscores the schist soils. The palate carries weight yet remains light on its feet, with fine tannins and a stony, mineral edge that gives the wine both precision and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe People\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis wine is produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios, the project founded in 1999 by Álvaro Palacios together with his nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios. Their work in Bierzo has been instrumental in redefining the potential of Mencía and the steep vineyards surrounding Corullón, shifting the focus from broad regional blends to site-specific expressions of individual villages and crus. By restoring old vineyards, embracing biodynamic farming, and emphasizing gentle cellar practices, the estate has helped establish Bierzo as one of Spain’s most compelling sources for elegant, mineral-driven red wines. The Corullón bottling represents the heart of that philosophy—an intricate mosaic of old-vine parcels that together capture the character of the village itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLentejas estofadas (Spanish lentil stew with chorizo and smoked paprika).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe wine’s bright acidity keeps the stew from feeling heavy, cutting through the richness of the chorizo while lifting the earthy depth of the lentils. Its red berry fruit adds freshness against the slow-cooked savory flavors, and Mencía’s natural spice and mineral edge echo the smoky paprika and garlic. Rustic, warming, and perfectly suited for a \u003cspan\u003eMencía of this caliber. \u003c\/span\u003eRecipe on blog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48585613902047,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P3131078.jpg?v=1773465045"},{"product_id":"emilio-moro-ribera-del-duero-malleolus-2022","title":"Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero Malleolus 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain's most celebrated red wine region is not a valley — it is a plateau. The Duero River cuts through it, but the vineyards of Ribera del Duero sit on the high meseta at 750 to 900 meters above sea level, where winters drop below freezing, summers exceed 40°C, and annual rainfall rarely tops 450 millimeters. These extremes define what Ribera del Duero tastes like: concentrated, structured, and dark. The soils around Pesquera de Duero — where Emilio Moro is based — are stony moorland: shallow, calcium carbonate-rich, and rocky both at the surface and deep in the profile. Low yields are the norm. The 2022 season amplified the drought further: cumulative rainfall from January through September reached only 210 millimeters, harvest began August 30th, unusually early, and stretched 74 days as the winery navigated a diverse, heat-stressed crop. The Regulatory Council rated the vintage \"very good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Tinto Fino, drawn from Emilio Moro's estate vineyards in the high Ribera del Duero, including parcels first planted in the late 1980s. Hand harvested, fermented in stainless steel with approximately 18 days of skin maceration, malolactic fermentation in tank, then aged in French oak barrels — predominantly 500-litre format, which integrates oak more gradually than a standard barrique. What's in the glass is still unmistakably full-throttle: ripe black fruit, cedar, tobacco, clove, with a broad, chewy texture and a long finish with real tannic grip. This is a modern Ribera style that doesn't apologize for its weight. September rains in 2022 modulated the extreme heat and prevented over-concentration, producing fruit that's rich but not jammy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe People\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moro family has farmed in Pesquera de Duero since the great-grandfather Emilio Moro was born there in 1891. The estate's oldest vineyard, Pago de Valderramiro, was planted in 1924. Bodegas Emilio Moro was formally established in 1987 under the third generation. Malleolus — the name means \"vine cutting\" in Latin, and is what the oldest local vineyards are traditionally called — was first made in 1998 as a deliberate break from Spain's Crianza\/Reserva\/Gran Reserva classification. Rather than age to a category, the family committed to listening to each vintage and giving every wine what it specifically needed. The fourth generation, led by general manager Patricia Sánchez Moro since 2022, now steers operations. The family owns roughly 200 hectares of estate vineyards, none irrigated, and also runs Cepa 21 in Ribera del Duero and a Godello project in El Bierzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for meat. A bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter, braised short ribs with roasted root vegetables, or lamb chops off a wood-fire grill — Malleolus holds its own against all of it. The tannin structure also works alongside long-aged Manchego or a board of jamón ibérico. 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Dominio Romano is based in Rábano, in the heart of the DO in Valladolid province, where soils are a patchwork of sandy loam, clay, limestone, and river-rounded pebbles — the sandy parcels in particular producing wines with a distinctive mineral lift. With only 450mm of rain annually, drought stress is part of the terroir, not an aberration. The Romans recognized this as prime vine-growing land over two millennia ago. The vines agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Tinto Fino from bush-trained vines between 15 and 30 years old, grown across multiple parcels in the DO. Harvested by hand, cold-macerated for 7 days, fermented in stainless steel at 24°C over 12 days, with total skin contact of 18 days. Aged 8 months in 2nd and 3rd-fill French oak barrels of 400 liters — enough to build texture without the heavy oak signature that defines many Ribera reds at higher price points. The 2021 vintage was the first cool harvest in the DO since 2010: slower ripening, vivid natural acidity, and moderate alcohol. The result is fruit-forward and fresh — red cherry, dried rose petals, a thread of cedar, and iron-tinged mineral on the nose; the palate is juicy and long with clean, fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe People\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, Joan Cusiné Cusiné — the man behind Parés Balta in Penedès — turned his attention to Ribera del Duero and founded Dominio Romano as a tribute to the Romans who first cultivated vines in the region over two millennia ago. Today the winery is run by the Cusiné family with winemaker Jordi Fernández leading production. All vineyards are farmed organically, certified since 2011. The family also runs Gratavinum in Priorat, giving them a coherent three-region portfolio — Penedès, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero — made with the same commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamino Romano has the weight and acidity for a real weeknight meal. Roast chicken with garlic confit and thyme, lamb kofta with yogurt and harissa flatbread, or a Spanish tortilla all work comfortably. It also handles mushroom risotto well — the wine's earthy mineral thread plays off the dish's depth. Straightforward enough to drink on its own, with enough structure to sit beside something substantial. 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Villa de Corullon is a village wine built from more than 200 tiny plots scattered across the steepest hillsides here, sites with names like Moncerbal, Las Lamas, San Martin, Fontelas, and Ferro, each at a different elevation and exposure, generally between 500 and 850 meters. The soils are slate and schist, poor and stony, forcing vines to struggle for what they get. It is a fragmented, almost impossible way to farm, and it is exactly what gives this wine its layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly Mencia, with roughly 6% old, interplanted white varieties, Palomino, Godello, Malvasia, and a few others nobody bothers to separate out at harvest, a field-blend habit that predates the appellation itself. The vines have been farmed organically and biodynamically since the winery's founding in 1999, with organic certification following in 2018. The 2023 vintage in Bierzo followed a mild, dry winter into a cooler growing season with rain right at the start of harvest, producing wines with real freshness and lower, contained alcohol. Expect raspberry and strawberry fruit, violet florals, a touch of dried herb, and the slate minerality that defines Corullon, carried by fresh acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvaro Palacios grew up in his family's Rioja winery, Palacios Remondo, studied enology in Bordeaux, and worked under Jean-Pierre Moueix at Chateau Petrus before moving to Priorat in 1989 at 25, where he is credited with reviving the region and creating L'Ermita, one of Spain's most sought-after wines. In 1999 he partnered with his nephew, Ricardo Perez Palacios, to found Descendientes de J. Palacios in Corullon, a project named for and dedicated to Alvaro's father and grandfather. Ricardo runs the day-to-day winemaking in Bierzo while Alvaro splits his time between this project, Priorat, and Rioja. Villa de Corullon is their attempt to bottle the whole village at once rather than isolate a single vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencia is sometimes called the Pinot Noir of Spain, and it eats the same way: think grilled octopus with paprika, Spanish chorizo, roast pork shoulder, or a mushroom and chestnut stew. Its fresh acidity and fine tannins make it a natural with fattier cuts and umami-heavy dishes without ever feeling heavy. 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