16/10/2018
El Angosto Blanco and Soldadito Marinero are readily available in the UK from Bodega Soul
Bodega Soul sells in the UK authentic Spanish wines from small producers, including red, white, ros? Delivery
Greater London is served in 24h, i.e.
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Our aim
Offer in the UK a top level retail and wholesale service for purchasing authentic Spanish wines from small producers. How
Bodega Soul is an advanced, e-commerce initiative that presents in an innovative fashion, off-mainstream, reasonably priced, quality Spanish wines for sale in the UK market. Individual wines are available in 6-bottle cases or as part of pre-mixed packs eventually offere
d. Enthusiast orientation
Online wine shops and wineries openly and profusely declare their passion for wine. We share their feeling but what we are really passionate about is world class customer service. Approach
Wines are presented in a customer orientated manner that invites to try and explore in order to form your own judgement. Suggested intended use, simplified classification and visual aroma descriptions take over from technical jargon in the first instance. Innovative practicality
We suggest possible uses of each wine in relation with a special event or occasion or in relation with a meal time or eating gathering. Alternatively these mere suggestions may be overlooked to select wines through any of the traditional criteria and ultimately a detailed, technical tasting sheet is also available. What
We try and select quality wines with little or no presence in the UK, produced by independent, small to medium sized wineries, to best represent all Spanish regions, grape varieties and wine styles. Why
The Spanish wine scene has improved dramatically in the last decades and keeps on getting better by the day. They have gained a reputation for extraordinary value for money at every price level. However, many independent wineries lack the marketing and sales resources for a proper presence in the UK market. UK market
UK wine enthusiasts are discerning and appreciative of quality Spanish wines but cannot always find easy access to product and detailed information. Ethos
For the sake of transparency, we focus on wines already present and tested in the Spanish market even if only regionally or locally. Labels are therefore those handled and supported by their respective wineries. Costs
We honestly try our hardest to keep prices as low as possible by buying directly from the wineries and keeping our margins to a minimum. Cost elements include collection from each winery, transport to the UK warehouse and storage, delivery by wine professionals, alcohol UK excise duty and VAT. Simplicity
Reduce and summarise the existing myriad of wine classification systems down to a simple triad: fruit driven, layered or complex, applicable to any type of wine whether red, white, rosé, still or sparkling. Read more
Logistics
We ship all the wines to our logistic partner’s warehouse in London where they are perfectly stored in wine dedicated premises, ready for a prompt and efficient UK delivery. orders received before noon are dispatched and delivered the following business day. The rest of mainland UK is served on a 48h service if orders are received before noon. Deliveries are normally made between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. We love wine but what we precious most is our customers
El Angosto Blanco and Soldadito Marinero are readily available in the UK from Bodega Soul
Most Spanish wines exported are produced by the 13% largest wineries. Tens of thousands of authentic Spanish wines from small producers are there to be discovered and enjoyed thanks to independent merchants like Bodega Soul
Herederos de Argüeso San León Manzanilla Reserva de Familia sherry
Intense, dry, fresh, mineral manzanilla, the winery and region's ensign wine, notes of chamomile, almonds and dough, by Argüeso in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cadiz
Interesting reviews of some of our wines, published today. It is always healthy to have the opinion of others.
Last week, I was a judge at the People's Choice Wine Awards. This is a fantastic event and idea created by Janet Harrison. The aim is to put the consumers more directly in the judging seat: after all, they are the ones drinking these on a daily basis. In one round, we tasted 19 hearty red wines. Hea...
Salúcar de Barrameda is not only the home of world renowned manzanilla, the sherry wine similar to fino.
On the 20th September 1519, the harbour of Sanlúcar saw the departure of the first fleet to circumnavigate the globe. The 239-strong crew was lead by captain Fernando de Magallanes who died two years later in battle. The expedition returned to Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the 6th September 1522, lead by Juan Sebastián Elcano with only 18 surviving crew.
Así era Sanlúcar en 1519. "La mayor proeza náutica en la Historia de la Humanidad"
An immediate consequence of BREXIT will be having to negotiate trade deals with EU and third countries. Reneging on legal protection of EU food and drink appellations (Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications) as a negotiating tool will pose problems for all parties involved in the medium and long term.
Andrew Jefford explores Britain's stance to Brexit and the PDO system of the European Union, which protects names such as Champagne and Port...
Congratulations!
Last night , we won Best Spanish Specialist Retailer & we have judged Newcomer Runner-up, this is a huge result for such a small team & also a celebration for all the wine producers that work with us Gracias to the team, customers & producers for believing on us
Son Prim Mallorca Chardonnay white wine
An elegant, fruity, unctuous white with notes of ripe quince, white fruit and a smoky mineral hint, partly fermented in stainless and partly in oak
Na Fiola Mallorca organic red wine by Can Majoral, D.O. Pla i Llevant
Full bodied blend of Mallorcan indigenous and international grapes, a symphony of layered flavours
Marqués de Terán Versum Tempranillo, Graciano DO Rioja
A lush, modern Rioja, Tempranillo and Graciano, aged in oak for 10 months. Notes of blackberry, cherry, black pepper, clove, peat
Albillo Real harvest
Días de Albillo Real. En busca de 'El dorado'.
Albillo Real harvest
¡Pistoletazo de salida de la vendimia 2018!Empezamos con el Albillo Real de Almorox.
💪🏾💪🏾✂️✂️💃🏻💃🏻
This is Albillo Real, a recovered variety from central Spain. Once crushed, pre-maceration before fermentation allows the extraction of aromas and structure.
Maceración pre-fermentativa del Albillo Real.
Tras el pisado, dejamos a las pieles macerar con el mosto unos días antes de la fermentación. De esta manera extraemos su aroma y estructura.
Muscat and Merseguera harvest commences in Villena, Alicante
Y como cada año, llega ese momento mágico en el que cortamos el primer racimo de uva y damos por comenzada la vendimia. Este año, con esta joya de la naturaleza que son los viñedos del Parque Natural de las Salinas de la Mata. Moscatel y Merseguera en estado puro, salvaje y natural. Vamonooooos que empezamos!!!!
Not just Cava, Spanish quality wine is often still perceived as cheap stuff in the UK. Less than 3% of Spain's wine producers -the largest- account for 70% of the county's wine exports' value. Most small-scale, quality wineries remain invisible to international customers. Industrial scale wine makers and UK's large imprters and retailers in this status quo remaining unchanged -to the detriment of UK wine consumers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-44039606 #
Spain's sparkling wine, cava, has a problem as it is seen as a cheap drink, say its producers who're seeking to rebrand their fizz.
Expert's advice from Sarah Jane Evans MW
Rioja is famed for its hearty reds but the region's whites are going from strength to strength, says Sarah Jane Evans MW. See her top white Rioja wines...
Explore Spanish fascinating wines beyond hackneyed red Tempranillo, even beyond white Albarinyo and Verdejo
Learn how to match your current wine favorites with even more of Spain's top wine varieties, including Monastrell, Mencía, and Godello. Come discover the many fantastic wine grapes from Spain. https://bit.ly/2N0riDi
Sangria is most popular in the summer. Find out more about this thirst quenching wine and fruit punch 🍷
You may think anything goes when it comes to sangria, but VinePair breaks down the intricacies of this summertime staple. https://bit.ly/2sU00XI
Wine travel: Top 10 Spain winery hotels - Decanter
Sarah Jane Evans MW picks ten top Spain winery hotels...
Very interesting article on long time dominating wine guru Robert Parker (USA) by Master of Wine Tim Atkin (UK).
In Spain there has for years existed a trend of moving away from heavy wines. But that may have to do not only with moving on from Parker's standards but also with moving away from our heritage, towards globalisation and mass markets' average consumer preferences. Cigales, Toro and Jumilla to name a few kingdoms of concentration, ripeness and structure, have historically produced very big, heavy wines that do not appeal to a majority. This trend can be associated with that of moving away from long oak ageing processes and over-oxidised wines.
Robert Parker is one of the most talked about and divisive individuals in the world of wine. Now into his seventies and the twilight of his career, he...
If you want to optimise your expenditure on wine in relation to UK tax (mainly alcohol duty and VAT), it makes sense to start at £10. However, in a mature an competitive market such as the UK's, in the medium to medium-high price segment, other factors remaining equal, the more you spend, the better the quality you get.
It'll get you the best quality for the price
Grafts of Macabeo, a variety amply used for producing Cava and also referred to as Viura in Rioja fo example.
Lunes, hoy compartimos con vosotros el desarrollo de los injertos de la variedad de "Macabeo" plantados en la Finca El Angosto (Caudete-Albacete). Recibirán nuestros mejores cuidados, tratamientos fitosanitarios, tareas de despunte, abonados y riegos.
Es una de las variedades básicas en la D.O. Cava
We knew this fragrant, super mineral white was a good bet! Have you tried it?
La Guía de Vinos de La Semana Vitivinícola SeVi, destaca la riqueza varietal de Alicante y sitúa el “Salino”, la malvasía de Vinessens, en su cuadro de honor con 96 puntos.
Tempranillo is by far Spain's representative red grape variety. It accounts for over 20% of Spain's vineyard area. It is followed by Bobal and Garnacha, each covering 6% of Spain's nearly 1 Million hectares under vine.
The tendency to make single-variety wines, dominant in Spain for decades, has led to an increased interest in the identification and authenticity of native varieties.
So unique!
2017 el comencem a tastar a partir d’octubre.
Superb staff evening at NOMURA bank, London with:
Jane & Santacana Cava Reserva Brut Nature Consejo Regulador del Cava
Pago Traslagares El Torreon Verdejo D.O. Rueda UK
Urbezo Garnacha DOCariñena
Valdelosfrailes Rosado DO. Cigales
and dedicated Spanish wine tasting with:
El Angosto Blanco and Soldadito Marinero whites Vinos DO Valencia
La Capital Tempranillo by Sanz Vinos de Madrid CRDO
La Suerte de Arrayán Garnacha DOP Méntrida
Garnacha Carignan Petits Estones Montsant DO
Monastrell La Casica del Abuelo Vinessens Alicante (DO)
Drink less, drink better.
Alcohol may trigger mental illness and viceversa.
Peter Dean assesses the findings of a latest drinks industry report into mental health issues and argues that the link with alcohol should be probed further
The link between the wine and yachting industries
Onshore Cellars is an Antibes-based wine merchant which has been supplying the luxury yachting sector for the past three years.
Real Madrid or Atletico? 100% Tempranillo. Even if you're not a football fan. https://goo.gl/C1EtP4
Well thought, non-cliché, very inviting suggestions
This popular Spanish cuisine can be a challenge for wine pairing. See what some of Spain's top sommeliers recommend for matching tapas and wine...
Happy and proud to meet his apprasier Sarah Jane Evans MW one year later. Juan Carcelen of Viñedos y Bodegas Asensio Carcelén in Jumilla produces this great organic 100x100 Monastrell with minimum intervention https://bodegasoul.co.uk/spanish-reds/28-100x100-monastrell-jumilla-carcelen.html
NEW Spanish Tempranillo 12 Case, very different versions, pure and blended, unoaked and oak aged. DO's Rioja, Cigales, Madrid, Mallorca, Valencia and Castile https://bodegasoul.co.uk/mixed-wine-cases/103-spanish-tempranillo.html
https://bodegasoul.co.uk/49-spanish-wines-by-region
Spanish climate and orographic regions determine very distinct wine styles in each production area
A funny Spanish lesson on wine terms and jargon from these friendly avatars :-)
This video was written and created by Warren EDWARDES http://blog.hpwines.co.uk [email protected] How to pronounce Spanish wine terms. This is a revised versi...
Urban graffiti original artwork, Bodegas El Angosto stand backdrop at Valencia's food and wine fair.
Grafitti urbano en el Stand " Angosto" Mostra Proava hasta el próximo Lunes 09.. sensibilizar al público el arte en la calle " Street Art & Vino" ; Descubre paso a paso la propuesta artística de la mano de Xema Gonzalez.. maestro del Graffiti
Proud sponsors of Jacobo Bugarín 's exhibition at Interview Room 11 in collaboration with Ana González Chouciño
Thanks so much to all of who were with us last Friday. It was great to have you around! More photos are coming :)
Truly interesting, well written and reasearched piece describing D.O.Montsant
https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/do-montsant-a-catalunya-gem-part-i-james-melendez/
This is part I of a III part series on DO Montsant. The intention of the three part series is to get a before, during and after reporting of the experience. Also in this article I am attempting t…
LA VIDA EN ROSA
6-bottle pack of Arrayán Méntrida Rosado, Valdelosfrailes Rosado Cigales 'clarete' and Jane & Santacana Trepat rosé Cava Brut Reserva
https://bodegasoul.co.uk/spanish-rose-wine/102-la-vida-en-rosa.html
Denominación Origen Cigales Bodega Valdelosfrailes
DOP Méntrida Arrayán Jané Santacana vins i caves
Understand Sherry in 3 min
https://twitter.com/wineecon/status/977144757200871424
“Volume of National Annual Wine Consumption, 2014-16”
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