{"product_id":"vino-iberico-explorer-case","title":"The Vino Ibérico Explorer Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Vino Ibérico Explorer Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a different side of Spain and Portugal with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Vino Ibérico Explorer Case\u003c\/strong\u003e: a six-bottle mixed wine case created for curious drinkers who want to explore beyond the most familiar names, regions and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully selected case brings together \u003cstrong\u003ethree Spanish wines and three Portuguese wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particular focus on distinctive regional character, indigenous grape varieties and producers working in some of the Iberian Peninsula’s most exciting wine areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom traditional-method sparkling wine and Atlantic whites to lighter, fresher reds and more structured, serious styles, this is a mixed case designed to show just how varied modern Iberian wine can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included in The Vino Ibérico Explorer Case?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArrels Montau de Sadurní Brut Nature Reserva NV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenedès, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry, traditional-method sparkling wine made from the classic local varieties \u003cstrong\u003eXarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extended ageing on the lees gives the wine extra depth and texture, while the Brut Nature style keeps it crisp, focused and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a characterful introduction to the traditional grapes of Catalonia and a fine example of how serious and food-friendly Spanish sparkling wine can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlmanua Vinho Verde Terroir Marítimo Vine Vinu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinho Verde, Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more serious and expressive take on Vinho Verde, shaped by the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Fresh, bright and mineral, it offers citrus fruit, subtle texture and a clean, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that moves well beyond the simple, lightly spritzy image sometimes associated with Vinho Verde, showing instead the precision and regional identity that the area can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBouza do Rei Albariño\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRías Baixas, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003eAlbariño\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the Atlantic-influenced vineyards of Rías Baixas, this white wine is bright, aromatic and fresh, with citrus, stone fruit and a distinctive saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt captures the maritime character of north-western Spain and offers a completely different expression of Spanish white wine from the warmer inland regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFalatório Tinto Bastardo Cas’Amaro Lisboa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisboa, Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter, fresher Portuguese red made from the rare \u003cstrong\u003eBastardo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape, known elsewhere as Trousseau. Fragrant, juicy and softly textured, it offers bright red fruit, gentle spice and plenty of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an easy-drinking but highly distinctive red that can also be served slightly chilled, making it a particularly versatile choice for relaxed meals, sharing plates and warmer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional Dão\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDão, Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polished and structured expression of \u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e from the granite soils and elevated vineyards of the Dão. Expect dark berry fruit, floral notes, spice and refined tannins, balanced by the freshness for which the region is increasingly recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a more elegant and composed style of Portuguese red, offering both depth and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEl Tribut de Scala Dei Priorat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriorat, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious and structured red from the dramatic hills of Priorat, one of Spain’s most distinctive wine regions. Built around traditional Mediterranean varieties including \u003cstrong\u003eGarnacha and Cariñena\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines ripe dark fruit, spice, mineral depth and firm but polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region’s famous slate soils, known locally as \u003cem\u003ellicorella\u003c\/em\u003e, help give Priorat wines their concentration, freshness and unmistakable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this Spain and Portugal wine case?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vino Ibérico Explorer Case is ideal for anyone looking to explore \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish and Portuguese wines beyond Rioja and Port\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than concentrating on the most familiar appellations, this six-bottle selection highlights regions and varieties that help explain why the Iberian Peninsula is one of the most exciting areas in the wine world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the case, you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esix wines from six distinctive Iberian regions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethree Spanish wines and three Portuguese wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone traditional-method sparkling wine;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo fresh, Atlantic-influenced white wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone lighter, easy-drinking red;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo more structured and serious red wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindigenous grapes including Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Albariño, Bastardo, Touriga Nacional, Garnacha and Cariñena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA mixed wine case for discovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Iberian mixed wine case has been created to offer both variety and a natural progression of styles. Start with the crisp sparkling wine, move through the two fresh Atlantic whites, then explore the contrast between the lighter Bastardo and the deeper, more structured reds from Dão and Priorat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for adventurous wine drinkers, for sharing at dinner, or as a thoughtful wine gift for someone keen to discover new regions and grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAY WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57353261547895,"sku":"10696","price":125.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/VinoIbericocase.png?v=1785936414","url":"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/vino-iberico-explorer-case","provider":"HAY WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}