Red Wine Monthly Update (Spain) 2025-11

Bodegas Borsao, a DO Campo de Borja wine producer, has partnered with designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada to introduce two new wines in the 'Borsao Colección' range: a red blend of garnacha and syrah aged five months with 14.5% alcohol, and a white coupage of chardonnay, macabeo, and viognier at 13.5% alcohol. Both wines are priced at €8.95 per 0.75-liter bottle, with a case of two available for €17.95, featuring vibrant packaging inspired by the designer's style. These wines are available nationwide across multiple retail channels and will be introduced to international markets. Bodegas Borsao emphasizes the collaboration’s goal to present wine from an emotional and contemporary perspective while maintaining quality and authenticity. The winery reported a 3.3% revenue increase to €24.7 million in the previous fiscal year, with €20 million from exports and a profit doubling to €0.6 million.

Bodega Numanthia has introduced Termanthia IPSE, a unique wine blending the 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages from vines over 120 years old in the D.O. Toro region. This limited edition wine, with only 300 bottles produced, underwent an extensive artisanal process including cold maceration, fermentation in French oak, and extended aging up to seven years before bottling in 2022. Termanthia IPSE reflects a balance of aromatic freshness, elegance, and complexity, showcasing flavors of black berries, spices, and floral notes, with an aging potential exceeding 20 years. The release underscores Numanthia’s commitment to ecological vineyard management, low yields, and a harmonious relationship with terroir, reinforcing its reputation for producing wines of exceptional character and longevity.

Eladio Piñeiro, a pioneering winemaker in Rías Baixas, challenges the prevailing trend of marketing albariño as a young wine by emphasizing its potential as a true reserve variety that benefits from long aging. His winery, one of the few in the region that does not produce vintage wines immediately after harvest, focuses on biodynamic viticulture, indigenous yeasts, and extended maturation periods to develop complex flavors. Piñeiro’s flagship wines, including the four-year-aged Flor de Carme and the ancestral method sparkling Flor de Carme Millesime, reflect a deep connection to traditional practices and the maritime influence of the Ría de Arousa. He also employs innovative techniques such as underwater aging to enhance wine character. His approach has earned recognition, including awards for his caíño-based Novoa red wine and sparkling wines, underscoring his commitment to preserving the authentic identity of albariño.

Galician wineries demonstrated strong participation at the Barcelona Wine Week, occupying prominent spaces across multiple pavilions and benefiting from support by the Consellería do Medio Rural and Agacal. Over fifty wineries, including both small artisanal producers and large groups, showcased a wide range of products such as traditional whites and reds, sparkling wines, rosés, non-alcoholic wines, liquors, and brandies. The event facilitated extensive business opportunities through a Match Making platform that streamlined meetings between importers and wineries, enhancing international and national distributor engagement. The fair's structure and scheduling allowed wineries to connect effectively with buyers, reinforcing Barcelona Wine Week as a critical event for Spanish and Galician wine promotion.