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News from DOP Cebreros

by  |  06-09-2024

The DOP Cebreros has been busy over the summer with a number of changes to their by-laws or pliego de condiciones coming into force. First off, it’s important to note a small detail in that... more »
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Stuck between Russia & Brad Pitt, Yuri Shefler’s two-front war

by  |  06-08-2024

In a move that underscores the unpredictable nature of Putin’s Russia, a district court in the Tambov region recently branded Yuri Shefler’s Stoli Group as an extremist association for its support of Ukraine. The court’s... more »
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Rioja’s new Viñedos Singulares

by  |  05-08-2024

The DOC Rioja has just announced they’ve approved the latest group of “Viñedos Singulares” (VS) or single-vineyard parcels in the region. This brings the total certified now to 162 which cover an area of 265ha.... more »
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Wildfire burns vines in la Figuera, Priorat

by  |  01-08-2024

On Sunday, the 28th of July, a fire broke out on the eastern side of the village of la Figuera in Priorat, Catalunya. Fire crews responded and via the efforts of 42 ground crew firefighters,... more »

The official release of the Gigondas white wines

by  |  08-07-2024

If there was ever an all-encompassing case of “Good things come to those who wait”, then it would be the Southern Rhône appellation of Gigondas finally being approved to produce white wines in September of... more »
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Rioja to continue with harvest reductions for 2024

by  |  15-06-2024

For the 2024 harvest, the governing council of DOC Rioja has officially endorsed harvest yields for red grape varieties that are at 90% of what is allowed while white varieties remain the same. This shouldn’t... more »

Hail destroys up to 1,500ha of vineyards in Penedès

by  |  05-06-2024

On Saturday, June 1st, in the Penedès region of Catalunya there was a hailstorm that lasted just 30 minutes. But what it lacked for in terms of length, it made up for in terms of... more »

Spain’s newest Vino de Pago: Rosalejo

by  |  01-04-2024

Following upon the news of Spain’s newest DO in a decade and a half granted to Campo de Calatrava is its newest PDO for a Vino de Pago called, “Rosalejo”. Located in the region of... more »

Spain opens up green harvest funds for 2024

by  |  21-02-2024

While everyone was busy talking about 60,000 liters of intentionally-spilled wine in Ribera del Duero, another interesting item in Spanish wine news came to be which was the commitment of 21.4€ million in public money... more »

New ‘Pro’ discount and cleaning up the ranks

by  |  01-02-2024

Whether you’re looking to sign up to Hudin.com for the first time or are an existing member but would like to see what the ‘Pro’ membership offers, until Sunday, we’re running a discount off the... more »