Spanish Wine on Sommo — AI Wine Scanner, WSET Prep & Wine Journal App

Cava Wine Guide: Spain's Finest Sparkling Wine Explained

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Cava is one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets, though that’s changing fast. This Spanish sparkling wine is made using the same traditional method as Champagne, yet it typically costs a third of the price. It’s not a cheap imitation; it’s a distinct, high-quality sparkling wine with its own identity, grapes, and character.

Whether you’re looking for an everyday sparkling option, a celebration bottle, or simply want to understand what sets Cava apart from Prosecco and Champagne, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Sherry Wine Guide: The World's Most Underrated Wine Explained

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sherry is, without question, the most underrated wine in the world. While wine enthusiasts chase the latest natural wine cult or rush to buy allocated Burgundy, Sherry sits quietly on the shelf, priced generously, aged impeccably, and almost entirely ignored. That is a genuine shame, and also a tremendous opportunity for anyone willing to look.

What Is Sherry?

Sherry is a fortified wine produced in the Sherry Triangle of southern Spain, a triangle formed by Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. The base wine is made primarily from Palomino grapes, then fortified with grape spirit and aged in a system called the solera.

Tempranillo: The Complete Wine Guide

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tempranillo is the soul of Spanish red wine. From the silky, vanilla-scented Reservas of Rioja to the concentrated, powerful reds of Ribera del Duero, this versatile grape produces some of the most food-friendly and age-worthy wines in the world. If you enjoy red wine, Tempranillo deserves a permanent place in your rotation.

The Flavour Profile

Tempranillo is a medium to full-bodied red grape with moderate tannins and good acidity. Its core flavour profile includes:

Spanish Wine Guide: Rioja, Albariño, Cava and Beyond

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Spain has more land under vine than any other country. More than France, more than Italy, and by a comfortable margin. Yet somehow it flies under the radar for many wine drinkers, who default to Bordeaux or Tuscany when they want something serious. That is a mistake. Spanish wine offers extraordinary quality, genuine regional diversity, and price tags that make the rest of Europe look expensive.

Whether you are cracking open your first bottle of Rioja or trying to understand why people lose their minds over aged Tempranillo, this guide will walk you through the regions, grapes, and styles that matter most.