FERRAN CENTELLES

If you see ‘Vino de España’ on a Spanish wine label, nowadays it may well mean it’s been made by a producer who likes to think outside the box on quality and creativity. Meet some of the Spanish winemakers determined to carve their own path, beyond the conformities demanded in the well-known regions…

Some good options here for lovers of a full-on red with varietal flavour to the fore, though genuine Spanish character was generally lacking, our judges concluded

The golden era of Málaga wines was lost to history, but intrepid winemakers are exploring the region’s mountainous extremes anew

Nine industry leaders and opinion makers share the first, memory-evoking wine moment that catalysed their passion for, and specialism in, all things Spain – that taste that shaped their personal and professional paths

Lovers of Spanish wine have mostly looked north for the past few decades. But the country’s southeast is home to a variety of DOs beginning to tilt the country’s geographical scale. Make space for the new Levante