Rioja recognises six key figures at inaugural annual London awards

The work of six leading industry figures was recognized by the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja at the inaugural Rioja Recognises awards ceremony in London last night.

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao goes back to the future to rebrand

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao has repackaged its range of Riojas to reflect the innovative and futuristic thinking of the 1920s, the era in which the bodega was founded.

Rioja 10 x 10: 100 of Rioja's Top Wines 2015

Wines from Rioja launches top 100 Riojas at new November tasting

Wines from Rioja is set to launch its selection of the top 100 Rioja wines at a special tasting event for the trade in November.

Insights: Australian wines move away from French varietals

Australian winemakers have long been moving away from hefty, high alcohol wines towards less oaked, cooler climate wines, with the growth of Pinot Grigio from Mornington Peninsular a prime example. However, the trend to also move away from the once overwhelming focus on French varietals seems to be growing.

Walker & Wodehouse strengthens Rioja portfolio with Cosme Palacio

Bibendum PLB subsidiary Walker & Wodehouse has added Rioja producer Bodegas Cosme Palacio to its Spanish portfolio.

Italy overtakes France again as world's leading wine producer

Italy has regained its position as the world's largest wine producer this year, according to figures submitted to the European Union.

Spain Supplement: Digesting Spain's wine evolution

Matthew Clark beefs up premium Italian and Spanish wine ranges as top-end sales surge

Matthew Clark has added 35 premium wines from Italy and Spain to its portfolio in response to a surge in demand from the top-end on-trade.

Ribera del Duero and Rueda combine for UK push

The Spanish wine regions of Ribera del Duero and Rueda are teaming up for a series of trade and consumer events under the banner of the Two Rs Roadshow in October and November.

GB's Beronia releases first wine from Spanish Rueda region

Rioja producer Bodegas Beronia has released its first white wine from outside the region.

Tim Atkin MW: Rioja revolución

Tim Atkin MW takes a look at the current battle brewing in Rioja over regionality label regulations.

Trade body launches revamped website to promote Sherry Wines around the world

The Consejo Regulador for Jerez has launched a revamped website to promote the Spanish region's famous drink under the Sherry Wines banner.

Rioja's Ramon Bilbao snaps up 'dream' vineyard

Rioja producer Ramón Bilbao has bought what it is billing as a "dream parcel" of vines in the region, and the winery's highest altitude vineyard to date.

Spanish chef Pizarro signs as ambassador for wine producer Codorníu in the UK

Spanish wine producer Codorníu Raventos has signed up chef José Pizarro as its ambassador in the UK for the next two years.

Insights: The rise of Spanish white wines in the on-trade

Spanish white wines are emerging from the shadow of the reds with a number of varieties and styles that are making headway in the UK on-trade.

SPI launches new luxury wine division with Arinzano acquisition

International wine and spirits producer the SPI Group has acquired the Spanish Arinzano Winery for its new luxury wine division, HEW Holding.

Cordoníu hires Bradbury as UK managing director

Bodegas y Viñedos Cordoníu Raventós has appointed Simon Bradbury as managing director of its UK business.

Bodegas Tierra Hermosa launches sourcing venture

Andalucían wine producer Bodegas Tierra Hermosa is to launch a service sourcing Spanish wines for international importers, distributors and retailers.

Boutinot releases entry-level Spanish wine pair for independents

Boutinot has worked with Spanish producer Bodegas Murviedro to produce a red and a white entry level wine aimed at the on-trade and independent retailers.