Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.

Bodegas Beronia kicks off summer-long foodie campaign

Published: 06 June, 2018

Foodies of both sexes are being called on to don fake moustaches and caps as part of a summer long campaign for the Beronia brand of Rioja wine.

Three Spanish wine producers join forces to offer ‘unique’ wines

Published: 01 May, 2018

Three Spanish wine producers have joined forces to offer UK wholesalers, on-trade operators and independents an opportunity to source a unique portfolio of wine from the country.

Rioja 2017 vintage scarce but ‘very good’

Published: 27 April, 2018

The Rioja 2017 vintage has been awarded an official ‘very good’ rating by the Rioja Control Board.

Cuvée 3000 turnover soars boosted by thirst for natural wines

Published: 16 April, 2018

Cuvée 3000 - Spain’s leading natural wine distributor, has announced a 20% rise in annual turnover with growth triggered by a ‘double effect’ in demand: growth in wine consumption (especially for local wines), coupled with an “explosion in demand” for natural wines.

'Corpinnat', yet one more classification for Cava wines

Published: 11 April, 2018

Cava, Spain's sparkling wine Denomination of Origin based almost entirely in Penedès, Catalonia now has another potential classification to add labels.

Rioja unveils new global brand identity as part of €11m push

Published: 10 April, 2018

Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja has unveiled a new brand identity introducing a ‘Saber quién eres' global brand message for the region.

Morgenrot pushes craft wine agenda

Published: 28 March, 2018

If your image of wine tastings involves white table clothes, red trousers and talk of terroir, then Morgenrot’s latest pop up at Block Bar Brighton broke every preconception going.

La Rioja Alta takes new step in green commitment

Published: 27 March, 2018

La Rioja Alta has taken the latest step in its sustainable commitment by allocating 16 hectares of its vineyards to 100% organic viticulture.

Rioja exports on the up boosted by the UK and white

Published: 12 March, 2018

Export sales of Rioja increased by 4.39% in 2017 compared to the previous year boosted by a strong UK performance, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja DOCa has revealed.

Wines of Spain unveils new Caballeros for 2018

Published: 12 March, 2018

Wines of Spain has unveiled two new Caballeros for 2018 - Peter Dauthieu and Marisol Bueno.

Boutinot unveils Rioja trio with 'unexpected' design

Published: 08 March, 2018

Boutinot has unveiled a new range of Riojas featuring labels designed to break from ‘the traditional Rioja wine language of competitors’.

Mar de Frades appoints Enotria & Coe as UK distributor

Published: 05 February, 2018

Mar de Frades, the Albariño-specialising Rías Baixas sister to Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao, has appointed Enotria & Coe as its UK distributor with immediate effect taking over from Cellar Trends.