What's the best Spanish red wine?

Spanish wines are hugely popular, and this is well deserved as there are some great wines being produced. Explore our range of Spanish wine featuring a diverse range of brilliant red, white, and rosé wines. Find Spanish wine from lovely Tempranillo reds to some fantastic wines from the Rioja region. Don't miss our latest offers on fantastic wines that are waiting to be discovered and offer exceptional value. The only trick is these deals won't last for long - so make the most of them before they end.

1. Many of Spain’s best red wines are labeled with the name of the wine appellation, rarely by grape variety. 2. At its most simplistic, Spain can be divided into three “bands” for red grape varieties and wines. 3. The Tempranillo grape variety excels in wines from central and northern Spain, Garnacha (Tinta) in wines from northeastern Spain and Monastrell in southeastern Spanish wines. 4. If you’ve ever felt completely overwhelmed while browsing a Spanish wine section, knowing just a few key wine names will help keep your shopping trip focused and ensure that you have the perfect wine to drink at a moment’s notice. 5. The Tempranillo grape variety excels in wines from central and northern Spain, Garnacha (Tinta) in wines from northeastern Spain and Monastrell in southeastern Spanish wines. 6. Rioja Gran Reservas have savory characteristics of leather and spice and exemplify the effect wood-aging has on wine. 7. Priorat Catalonia’s Priorat appellation is one of two wine regions (Rioja is the other) given Spain’s top regional designation of DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin). 8. Largely based on Garnacha Tinta and Cariñena (also referred to as Samsó in the region), these are rich, dense and powerful red wines. 9. Just to the southwest of Rioja, the Ribera del Duero appellation also crafts top-notch red wines from Tempranillo. 10. These are intense, structured wines suitable for ageing.