Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Vallegarcía obtains own PDO

Published: 14 June, 2019

Vallegarcía has obtained its own Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) has announced.

Indigo adds Bodega Lanzaga to its portfolio

Published: 29 May, 2019

Spanish specialist Indigo Wine has signed a deal as the UK distributor of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza’s Bodega Lanzaga – the duo’s visionary project to restore special historic vineyard sites in Rioja.

Hallgarten adds Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel to Spanish portfolio

Published: 19 March, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has added Ribera del Duero producer Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel to its Spanish portfolio.

Rueda DO turns focus on Rueda rather than Verdejo in renewed UK export campaign

Published: 26 February, 2019

Boosted by a 2018 bumper crop, the Rueda DO wine board is this year renewing its export campaign switching its focus from the region’s predominant Verdejo grape variety to Rueda.

Justerini & Brooks to distribute Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez in UK

Published: 29 January, 2019

Justerini & Brooks has added Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez to its portfolio.

Wines from Spain turns focus on biodynamic and organic

Published: 03 January, 2019

Wines from Spain has revealed it is adding a green twist to its annual tasting this year with a planned focus on the country’s organic and sustainable winemaking.

Viña Pomal unveils classic Rioja with a modern twist

Published: 30 October, 2018

Viña Pomal has unveiled a new wine positioned as a classic Rioja with a modern style.

Juvé & Camps receives organic certification

Published: 22 October, 2018

Juvé & Camps has received organic certification following a three-year process of converting the vineyards to organic viticulture.

The Wine Scholar Guild adds Spanish programme to scholarship portfolio

Published: 09 October, 2018

The Wine Scholar Guild has added a Spain specific programme to its portfolio of scholarships developed for wine educators.

Rueda DO reveals new corporate identity to ‘reassert’ the brand

Published: 03 October, 2018

Rueda DO has revealed a new corporate identity as part of its strategy to create a ‘strong and modern’ image for the region.

Ehrmanns further expands Spanish portfolio with Bodegas Palacio

Published: 27 September, 2018

Ehrmanns has partnered with Rioja winery Bodegas Palacio to become the exclusive UK distributor of the Glorioso and Cosme Palacio brands.

Ehrmanns boosts Iberian menu with Astobiza Estate

Published: 20 September, 2018

Ehrmanns has boosted its Iberian portfolio by partnering with boutique Txakoli producers, Astobiza Estate.

La Junta of Castile and León gears up for first Duero International Wine Fest

Published: 04 September, 2018

La Junta of Castile and León – the governing body of Castile and León, is gearing up for the launch of a new international event aimed at highlighting the potential of the different terroirs and ecosystems of the Ribera de Duero DO.

Abbi Moreno plans new hybrid wine business after parting ways with family firm

Published: 13 August, 2018

Abbi Moreno, third generation scion of family wine merchant Moreno Wines, has parted company with her old firm after 21 years, announcing her intention to open a hybrid wine shop-come-wine bar business in early 2019.

Double category win for Waitrose in Wines from Spain 2018 awards

Published: 30 July, 2018

Bodegas La Val’s Waitrose Viña Taboexa Albariño and Freixenet’s Can Sala are among the nine winners in the Wines from Spain 2018 awards.

Last call for indies to sign up to Shop Rioja

Published: 10 July, 2018

Independent wine retailers have a last chance to enter Shop Rioja and win £1,000 towards new listings of the Spanish region's wines.

Spain’s Zamora Company targets 50% revenue growth in three years

Published: 05 July, 2018

Spain’s Zamora Company has revealed ambitious plans to grow revenue 50% by 2020.

Merger in DO Montsant: El Masroig & la Serra d'Almos join

Published: 05 July, 2018

On June 30th, the co-operative cellars of El Masroig and Serra d'Almos announced a full merger of their two respective entities. Unlike neighbouring DOQ Priorat, the co-operatives in DO Montsant still drive the majority of the wine production, making 60% of the total output so any small change is worthy to note.

New village wines from old Priorat co-operative

Published: 11 June, 2018

The DOQ Priorat co-operative, La Vinícola del Priorat has launched a new series of village-classified wines under the region's, "Vi de Vila" system.

FMV adds Rafael Palacios to its Spanish portfolio

Published: 07 June, 2018

Field, Morris & Verdin (FMV), the in-house UK trade arm of Berry Bros & Rudd (BB&R), has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Galician producer Rafael Palacios.