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10 unmissable wines for under 10 euros

08/06/2022 Winemaking

You must be tired of hearing us say “this wine is worth more than it costs”, but that’s the simplest way to explain that an affordable wine, or even a cheap one (depending on your budget) doesn’t have to be one that doesn’t live up to minimum quality standards; on the contrary, it is in this group of wines where we find a small number of true gems, bottles that are easier for us to open on a regular basis, wines that we can buy without having to lose a kidney or break the bank, and that we don’t have to wait for a special moment to enjoy. Wines that are capable of brightening up our everyday lives, bottles that are always good to have around the house.

Here is a selection of wines that are true treasures, where the price isn’t in conflict with the quality. Wines without complexity, that you don’t need to understand, just enjoy. The perfect selection for beginners, for people who are trying to work out which style of wine they like the most. Perfect bottles for sharing with friends, for sitting outside/around a fire with a book or for the pleasure of a relaxed glass you enjoy while cooking. Wines that surprise people with their versatility and because pretty much everyone likes them.

Would you like to give them a try?

10 unmissable wines for under 10 euros (Spain)

1.- La Vendimia (Bodegas Palacios Remondo, Rioja)

Its name is La Vendimia, its surname is Palacios and it comes from Alfaro, La Rioja. A little gem that is an introduction to the family winery of one of the great winemakers in Spain (and the world): Álvaro Palacios. This Rioja red wine doesn’t sacrifice quality, and for a very affordable price offers a refreshing fruity presence, with a slight touch of wood. A friendly and versatile red wine with the magic of Álvaro Palacios and the undisputed quality of the DOCa. Rioja.

2.- Clos Lojen (Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce, Castilla-La Mancha)

Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce has become a revelatory project in Castilla-La Mancha. Experts in making wines with the Bobal variety, Clos Lojen shows us all the virtues of this grape through a red wine made in a practically artisan way that has managed to win over the most experienced palates and international critics. A juicy and refreshing red with the perfect balance between fruit and acidity, ideal to accompany virtually any kind of dish and which, humbly, for less than 10 euros, can boast 93 Parker points.

3.- Casa Castillo Monastrell (Casa Castillo Winery, Murcia)

Quietly but steadily, Casa Castillo has earned a place among the elite wineries that have managed to achieve 100 Parker points. Casa Castillo Monastrell is the introduction to the extraordinary Monastrell wines produced there. A very Mediterranean red wine that offers a well-earned prominence of the Monastrell variety, which showcases its best varietal characteristics and is flavoursome, fruity and pleasant. An aromatic, elegant and expressive wine, so easy to drink that you won’t believe it scored 92 Parker points. And at that price, unbelievable!

4.- LZ (Lanzaga Winery, Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja)

Telmo Rodríguez is one of the most admired winemakers in Spain and an expert in finding those special plots to make landscape wines that are a true reflection of the terroir and the varieties used to make them. With LZ, Telmo is going back to the origins through a wine that is a tribute to the winegrowers of Rioja. A red wine that comes from grapes grown in high altitude vineyards and aged with its lees in cement tanks, which recovers the most authentic flavour of the wines from Rioja Alavesa. It is full of freshness, very fruity, with gentle tannins and delicious acidity, it has also been very highly scored by international critics like James Suckling, who gave it 92 points.

5.- Finca Resalso (Bodega Emilio Moro, Ribera del Duero)

There is no need to talk about the qualities of wines from Ribera del Duero, one of the most renowned denominations in Spain. And what can we say about Emilio Moro, the winery that has revolutionised winemaking in the area? These wines express the family values of the winery, but without neglecting innovation, where tradition and the avant-garde go hand in hand. Finca Resalso is that little gem. A modern red wine where the Tempranillo variety displays its exuberant youth creating a tasty wine so versatile that it already has a whole band of admirers. And, as they say these days, a must-have that, if you haven’t tried it yet, you really shouldn’t miss.

6.- Gramona Mustillant Blanc (Gramona, Penedès)

Gramona is a distinguished century-old house that produces Corpinnat sparkling wines of extraordinary quality. If you’re looking for a light white wine with a sparkling touch, Gramona Mustillant Blanc is the solution. An organic wine that offers a low alcohol content, as refreshing as a sparkling wine, but with a much finer presence of carbon dioxide. Very small bubbles that tickle our palate and bring lightness to an aromatic white wine, with refreshing acidity and the Gramona quality guarantee. Perfect for summer days outside!

7.- Marqués de Riscal Verdejo 100% Organic (Marqués de Riscal, Castilla y León)

There is no doubt that the Verdejo variety is still the queen of white wines that are refreshing and versatile. And if it is also cultivated by the winery that has won the award for Best Winery and Vineyard in Europe and second best in the world at the World’s Best Vineyards, the accolades that reward the best wine tourism destinations in the world, then success is guaranteed. Although the headquarters of this renowned winery is in Rioja, Marqués de Riscal was the pioneer in making white wines with the Verdejo variety in Rueda (Castilla la Mancha). Marqués de Riscal Verdejo 100% Organic proves the quality and experience of Marqués de Riscal, one of the wineries that knows the variety best and offers us a silky, fresh and balanced white wine that will delight anyone who loves this popular grape.

8.- Viña Do Avó (Adega Antonio Cajide Gulín, Galicia)

Although it doesn’t have the media backing of other wineries, Viña Do Avó is one of those little gems that is worth discovering. It has all the affection of people who love their land and cultivate it with care. This white wine is a tribute to Antonio Cajide’s grandfather, who dedicated his entire life to the vineyard. In it we can find the freshness we look for in Galician white wines: Atlantic nerve and overflowing freshness in a coupage led by the Treixadura white variety that offers us all the character of Ribeiro whites. Thanks to Robert Parker’s tasters (90 points) we have been able to discover this wine and give it the praise it deserves. Would you like to give it a try?

9.- Roselito (Bodegas Antídoto, Ribera del Duero)

We all know that rosé wines are enjoying a moment of glory. Thanks to the famous and imitated style of French Provençal rosés, wineries are increasingly striving to produce elegant and glamorous rosé wines that are gastronomically versatile and highly valued at the most distinguished tables. Roselito is living proof that a rosé wine can be sophisticated, refreshing and accessible at the same time. At just under 10 euros, Bertrand Sourdais offers us a rosé wine with all the character of the Tinta Fina from Ribera del Duero, but dressed with elegance and sophistication. It has nothing to envy in the highly sought-after wines from Provence (France). Try it, and let us know!

10.- Manzanilla La Guita (Grupo Estévez, Cádiz)

La Guita is an excellent introduction to enjoying and understanding the wonders of biological aging. Don’t expect to find the same organoleptic qualities that a white wine offers. Open your mind and allow yourself to be surprised. Manzanilla is a wine that is made like any other white wine, but then aged with a layer of natural yeast (velo flor) that forms on the surface of the liquid and gives it very special characteristics. La Guita, for its price and quality, is one of the best rated manzanillas by international critics. With a soft but sharp and direct entry, it glides across the palate with a delicate saline note, accompanied by aromas of almonds. Try it chilled, it is perfect with appetisers, seafood or sushi! You are in for a surprise!

We hope that this collection peaks your curiosity and that you decide to take a chance on these wines that, as David Seijas, former sommelier of El Bulli, says, have an extraordinary price to enjoyment ratio. In the meantime, we are still on the hunt for these wine gems that you can find visiting our website. Cheers!

Silvia

Silvia Arellano

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