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Spanish wine importers chart the path ahead

Published:  24 October, 2025

Harpers invited some of the bigger producers and importers of Spanish wine to comment on what they are focused on in terms of both sales and marketing and where they see any openings or challenges for Spanish wine in the UK. Many said that Spain is a region with a strong position and a lot of potential, which presents both opportunities and difficulties for those in Spanish wine – one of the most-emphasised points was the necessity of consumer education, as a lack of knowledge may be holding Spain back.

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Why communicating Spanish wine’s identity boasts opportunities and challenges

Published:  22 October, 2025

Fuelled in no small part by its ongoing holiday romance with Spain, the UK is the Mediterranean country’s third most successful wine export market behind France and Italy. Ever since the term ‘Costa Blanca’ was coined to promote Spanish tourism in the late 1950s, Brits have been soaking up the culture, food and drink along with the sun.

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Ramón Bilbao becomes official partner of Spanish Football

Published:  13 October, 2025

Spanish wine heavyweight Ramón Bilbao has been announced as an official partner of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

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Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino announces mentorship winners

Published:  02 October, 2025

To mark its 40th anniversary, the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino (GOVC) has announced the six inaugural recipients of its new mentorship programme.

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Liberty portfolio expands with Tenerife and Ribeira Sacra additions

Published:  15 September, 2025

Liberty Wines has announced new distribution agreements with two Spanish producers. The importer is adding Ribeira Sacra’s Adega Algueira and Tenerife’s Ocampo to its offering.

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Top Cava now 100% organic certified

Published:  04 September, 2025

D.O Cava has announced that beginning with the 2022 harvest, all Guarda Superior Cavas (which includes the Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Paraje Calificado categories) have been produced exclusively with grapes from 100% organic certified vineyards.

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Rioja celebrates centenary

Published:  20 June, 2025

Rioja Wine UK is holding a two-day 100 Years of Rioja Festival on 19 - 20 July at Hackney Bridge, East London, as part of its celebration of the centenary of the region gaining Denominación de Origen (DO) status in 1925.

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Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino honours three industry heavyweights

Published:  16 June, 2025

The 40th anniversary of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino saw three new members added to the historic group in honour of their promotion of wines from Spain in the UK trade.

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González Byass joins Harpers Sustainability Charter

Published:  16 June, 2025

González Byass UK is the latest signatory to the Harpers Sustainability Charter, which is building a network of sustainably minded businesses and is a reference for companies looking to work with sustainable partners.

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UK pair see success at Copa Jerez International Final

Published:  11 June, 2025

Sommelier Zoé Donadio of Apricity (pictured, left) and chef Will Stoyle of Silo (pictured, right) were both awarded prizes at the 11th International Final of the Copa Jerez for their team UK entry. The overall win went to team Denmark, marking the Scandi nation’s fourth triumph at the event.

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19 Crimes adds Tempranillo to range

Published:  02 June, 2025

Treasury Wine Estates’ 19 Crimes brand has expanded into the Spanish wine category with the launch of a Tempranillo.

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Vega Sicilia appoints Jessica Julmy as new MD

Published:  22 May, 2025

Spanish producer Tempos Vega Sicilia has announced the appointment of Jessica Julmy as its new MD. Julmy will begin her directorship at the end of August, leading the Álvarez family's six estates including the flagship Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero.

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Bodegas Baigorri partners with Top Selection for UK brand relaunch

Published:  02 May, 2025

Spanish wine producer Bodegas Baigorri has entered into a distribution partnership with UK-based importer Top Selection as it looks to grow its presence in the UK.

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Viña Pomal launches first sparkling Rioja wine for the UK

Published:  02 May, 2025

Rioja brand Viña Pomal has launched Viña Pomal Sparkling Reserva 2020 exclusively to the UK market through Majestic.

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Bibendum recruits Corpinnat producer Sabaté i Coca to portfolio

Published:  16 April, 2025

Importer and on-trade specialist Bibendum has announced the expansion of its sparkling portfolio with the addition of Corpinnat producer Sabaté i Coca.

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Green push sees González Byass invest €3.1 million into sustainability

Published:  07 April, 2025

González Byass, the leading sherry producer, has invested €3.1 million into environmental projects during the company’s 2023-24 fiscal year (September 2023 – August 2024). The producer also revealed that 68% of its vineyards are now certified sustainable, revealed as part of its 2023-2024 Sustainability Report. 

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Bodega Cuatro Rayas joins Alliance Wine

Published:  28 March, 2025

Bodega Cuatro Rayas from DO Rueda has joined Alliance Wine’s Spanish portfolio, handing over the reins to the distributor to oversee the UK’s independent off-trade and on-trade channels as well as the national off-trade.

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Barbara Palacios appointed head winemaker at Bodegas Casa La Rad

Published:  13 March, 2025

Barbara Palcios López-Montenegro of the acclaimed winemaking Palacios family has taken up the position of head winemaker at Bodegas Casa La Rad, Rioja’s largest wine estate.

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Bancroft bolsters Rioja offering with Alavesa winery addition

Published:  12 March, 2025

Bodegas Javier San Pedro has been added to Bancroft Wine’s portfolio. The addition of the Rioja Alavesa producer sees Bancroft expand their Rioja range.

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Cava giant Raventós Codorníu achieves B Corp status

Published:  12 March, 2025

Raventós Codorníu, the winery group known for its industry-leading Codorníu Cava, has been certified as a B Corp company by B Lab Spain after achieving a score of 88.5 points, well above the 80 points needed to gain the accolade.

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