Inside Cava’s Quest to Upgrade its Reputation
Amidst movements to leave the Cava DO, the denomination has introduced new, quality-minded regulations. Can it change the perception of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine?
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Making a Case for Premium Vinho Verde
A more complex, textured style of Vinho Verde has emerged, driven by monovarietal, subzone-specific wines at slightly higher price points. Is the U.S. market ready to accept them?
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Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
Why Spanish Producers Are Seeking Burgundy-Style Classifications
With terroir top of mind, producers are campaigning for new hierarchy designations in regions like Rioja and Bierzo
Corpinnat—an Emerging Category of Spanish Sparkling Wine
No longer bottled under the Cava DO, sparkling wine made by a splinter group of premium producers takes hold
A Somm’s Tactics for Selling Iberian Peninsula Wines
Olé’s Orr Reches homes in on the unique styles coming out of Spain and Portugal
Embracing Old Oak Barrels
Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years
Getting to Know Cava’s New Category
Spain’s budget-friendly designation gets a luxury upgrade with super-premium sparklers
New Winemakers Driving Change in Catalonia’s Wine Scene
In an ancient part of Spain known primarily for Cava, sommelier Amanda Smeltz discovers an independent streak emphasizing indigenous varieties and sustainable practices
An In-Depth Guide to the Wines of Valencia
Getting to know an oft-overlooked Spanish region
Next-Wave Innovation in Sherry
Bodegas revisit old techniques to help bring sherry into the future