The wine region of Arlanza is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lerma or the Domaine Olivier Rivière produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arlanza are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mencia, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arlanza often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
In the mouth of Arlanza is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 24 estates and châteaux in the of Arlanza, producing 64 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Arlanza go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...
In brief: Rhône 2020 En Primeur Northern Rhône 2020: 4.5/5 A reliably fresh, balanced and approachable vintage – a return to classicism after a series of powerful years. Excellent white wines. Southern Rhône: 4/5 Fresh, juicy and immediate reds with lower alcohol than recent years, though some lack concentration. Beautiful white wines. ‘These are wines that will provide huge amounts of pleasure, straight out of the gate. It is that rare thing – an excellent vintage for early drinking.̵ ...
Decanter contributor and Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) judge Amanda Barnes has been awarded the Debut Drink Book award in the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2022 for her The South America Wine Guide book. The annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, now in its 10th year, champions the achievements of the UK’s current and emerging writers, editors, publishers, photographers, broadcasters and personalities who ‘encourage us to enjoy, explore, experiment and discover more ab ...
