Did you know?
There are 139 official wine designations in Spain, including almost 70 DOs and two DOCas. The two DOCas are Rioja and Priorat.
Ways to open a bottle of wine
Have you forgotten your bottle opener when you most needed it? Don’t panic! Quick disclaimer: Most of these methods aren’t 100 percent foolproof! 1 – USE A SCREW2 – PUSH THE CORK IN WITH THE HANDLE OF A WOODEN SPOON, OR ANY BLUNT OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE3 – HOOK ‘EM WITH A HANGER4 – PUMP IT OUT5 […]
Debunking some wine myths
“Red wine is for meat and white wine is for fish.” False There are too many types of fish and meat to be able to generalize in this way and there are many factors to consider for a successful pairing, such as intensity of flavor, cooking style, sauces, spiciness. Take other factors into consideration – […]
Más Amor
Mas Amor meaning More love has always been a special name for us with deep meanings. As a natural evolution, Mas Amor is not just a wine but also part of a greater project to care of people in needs. Since last year 4% of our selling price goes to a foundation for children to […]
Wines made by Sommeliers
Today we happily share with you the thoughts of Matteo Montone (World Best Young Sommelier 2019) in reference to wines Made by Sommeliers where he mentioned El Mago Red as a unique gem recently discovered. Spain, long recognised as one of the three cornerstones of European wine production has not received the same acclaim as […]
“Terroir” Poboleda Vineyard – Flora (DOQ Priorat)
For several days now, spring seems to have arrived, the birds burst into endless melodious songs, the lizards dare to leave their dens as the temperature rises, while butterflies and bees are seen among the flowers looking for those with the most succulent nectar. Indeed, nature has exploded in a magnificent variety of colours and […]
“Terroir” Poboleda Estate- Geology (DOQ Priorat)
As one admires the biodiversity of our organic vineyard (Fig. 1), one can only stop to observe the unique characteristics of the geology where the vines are developed. Indeed, you appreciate that the outcrops are basically made up of slates of different composition and structure. According to the cartographer that we consulted, they belong to […]
Our wine from the DO Ribeira Sacra, Licis 2014 has got 91 Parker points. Bellow are the notes from Luis Gutiérez
Our wine from the DO Ribeira Sacra, Licis 2014 has got 91 Parker points. Bellow are the notes from Luis Gutiérez “I was quite pleased with the slate minerality of the 2014 Licis, which has a spicy touch and is very harmonious. It’s named after the plot where the Mencía vines grow on slate soils […]
Pairing: Spinach and feta cheese puff pastry with Audacia
We are sure that our Valdeorras wine, Audacia, is so good and fresh that pairs perfectly with any food. But we have tasted it with spinach, feta cheese and pine nut puff pastries and we have just had a blast. We highly recommend this pairing!
Pairing: White cream cheese with almonds and Les 3 Amis Alma (DO Rias Baixas)
A good option for aperitif is to pair a glass of our albariño Les 3 Amis Alma with white cream cheese sprinkled with grated almonds. If you are feeling down of energy, you can add some strawberry marmalade.