Valencia is often overlooked in Spain’s wine conversation. It’s time to take a look at what this dynamic region is producing. 

First, let’s talk about Spain’s interesting Vino de Pago classification. This classification – we... Read More

Valencia is often overlooked in Spain’s wine conversation. It’s time to take a look at what this dynamic region is producing. 

First, let’s talk about Spain’s interesting Vino de Pago classification. This classification – we believe this is unique in the world – is awarded to an individual wine estate that has its own terroir that distinguishes it from its neighbors, and meets various other quality criteria. In French terms, it’s a bit like a Grand Cru “monopole” in Burgundy, or Chateau Grillet (the great producer of Viognier that gets an AOC all to itself).  

This has been awarded to Bodegas Mustiguillo, and their El Terrerazo Mestizaje wines, both red and white. Unlike the Grand Crus of Burgundy, these wines are downright cheap!