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Félix Solís has strong 2024 amid challenges for Spanish wines

Published:  26 February, 2025

Félix Solís saw growth among a number of its brands within the UK market in 2024. This included an impressive +85.3% volume increase for its Mucho Más wine brand, according to figures from Nielsen MAT.

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Spanish wine sees slight growth in export value for 2024

Published:  24 February, 2025

Spanish wine producers increased their overall value of exports by €41 million in 2024, though the total volume of exported wines fell by 1,010,000hls. The UK remains the largest export market for Spanish wine.

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Rioja at 100: Plans for festival revealed in milestone year

Published:  21 February, 2025

Rioja UK has announced the dates for new Rioja 100 festival as part of their campaign to celebrate the centenary of the region's Denomination of Origin status. The festival will take place on the 19 and 20 July at Hackney Bridge, London.

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Gonzalez Byass UK comes of age with showing of new agencies

Published:  07 February, 2025

Gonzalez Byass UK celebrated 21 years to the day since the registration of the company in Britain, putting on a comprehensive portfolio tasting yesterday (6 February) in central London, complete with birthday cake for the assembled tasters.

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Unpredictable weather leads to mixed results for Spanish harvest

Published:  28 January, 2025

The Spanish Ministry of Farming, Food and Fisheries estimates at end of October 2024, the final grape harvest for 2024 totalled approximately 36 mhls of wine and grape must. Unpredictable weather including high rainfall in some areas and drought in others has led to a challenging harvest for growers in the country.

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Wines from Spain Annual Tasting breaks new ground in London and Manchester

Published:  27 January, 2025

Leading Spanish importers are gearing up to descend on the Science Museum’s new Illuminate venue in London as well heading to Manchester for the first time this April, where 20 wineries seeking distribution will present their new offerings for the UK market.

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Liberty expands Spanish portfolio offerings

Published:  15 January, 2025

Liberty Wines has announced new additions to its Spanish portfolio by becoming the exclusive UK distributor for Casa Castillo from Jumilla and Celler del Roure from Valencia.

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Enotria&Coe adds Marqués de Cáceres to its Spanish portfolio

Published:  16 December, 2024

Enotria&Coe has entered into an exclusive partnership with Rioja stalwart Marqués de Cáceres, distributing its wines to the UK off-trade.

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DO Rueda celebrates export bounce

Published:  02 December, 2024

New figures released by the Rueda Designation of Origin (DO) suggest that the dry white is stealing a march abroad, with exports to the UK rising by 11.5% between 2020 and 2024.

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UK wine writer Kirsty Woodgate awarded third place in Spanish Wine Master final

Published:  11 November, 2024

British wine expert Kirsty Woodgate has taken third place in the Ramón Bilbao Spanish Wine Master competition, launched in 2023.

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DO Rueda harvest exceeds expectations amid weather challenges

Published:  04 November, 2024

The Rueda Designation of Origin (DO) has officially concluded its grape harvest, marking another milestone year for the appellation. With a total of 138,568,850 kg of grapes certified under the DO Rueda label, this year’s harvest shows resilience and quality despite unique weather conditions, according to local winemakers.

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Artisanal Galician wine producer joins Bibendum portfolio

Published:  09 October, 2024

Artisanal Bierzo wine producer Estevez Bodegas y Vinedos has joined premium wine specialist Bibendum’s portfolio. 

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Alejandro López appointed new winemaker of Bodegas Beronia

Published:  09 October, 2024

Alejandro López has been named as the new winemaker and technical manager of Bodegas Beronia, taking over from Matías Calleja, who held the position for 42 years.

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New extension opens at Bodegas Faustino Winery with focus on sustainability

Published:  30 September, 2024

The Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, has inaugurated a new extension designed by Foster + Partners. The project, commissioned by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala family, includes a major extension and refurbishment of existing facilities, with sustainability at its core.

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From gelato to Gunderloch – Liberty hits a high note at autumn tasting

Published:  20 September, 2024

An amped up Tom Platt, CEO of Liberty Wines, was keen to share his optimism this week as the trade steams ahead into the last months of 2024, with a particular focus on a handful of new Italian wines and a “significantly developed” Spain category striking a chord with visitors at Tuesday's (17 September) autumn tasting.

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Feliz Rioja returns this November

Published:  15 August, 2024

This November sees the return of Feliz Rioja, inviting trade members across the UK to participate. As consumers search for quality wines for Christmas gifts, the initiative aims to position Rioja as the preferred choice for the festive season.

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Flint Wines partners with Hatch Mansfield to distribute Iconic Wines

Published:  08 August, 2024

Flint Wines has announced it is introducing a new addition to its portfolio to mark a milestone in a strategic partnership with Hatch Mansfield.

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Enotria&Coe bolsters Rioja portfolio with Viña Salceda

Published:  07 August, 2024

Enotria&Coe is boosting its Spanish portfolio with the wines of superstar winemaker David Gonzalez at the Perelada-owned Viña Salceda.

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Grupo La Rioja Alta S.A. expands distribution deal with Hallgarten

Published:  07 August, 2024

Wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has broadened its distribution agreement with Grupo La Rioja Alta S.A, a “heavyweight” of the Rioja region.

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UK and Spain to boost trade relations at Food Nation Summit

Published:  25 July, 2024

High-quality Spanish wine, fresh produce and gourmet products will take centre stage at an event designed to enhance trade relations between the UK and Spain.

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