For those in the UK the Confraternity of St James have launched a Camino Wine Case in aid of the refugio in Miraz.
Camino Wine Box
Autumn/Winter 2007
£93.00
The box contains two bottles of each wine selected from vineyards along the Camino Frances. 10% of the price will be donated by wine merchants Laymont and Shaw of Truro to the Confraternity of St James for the Refugio at Miraz appeal. Ring 01872 270545 and ask for the Camino Wine Box.
Navarra
Although Navarra includes a slice of the Rioja wine region it has become known for its own eponymous DO. Thanks to a more open less protectionist attitude than that shown by its neighbour, Navarra has surged ahead with a policy of planting ‘international’ grape varieties.
Senorio de Sarria S.A., Puente la Reina
The first international vineyard on the Camino. One of the most beautiful bodegas in Navarra with a growing reputation for wines named after a specific vineyard area on the estate.
Red Vinedo No 7 Graciano 2001/02
Fragrant plumy fruit with distinctive varietal character.
Bodegas Castillo de Monjardin S.A., Villamayor
This impressive bodega sits smack on the route to Santiago and forms part of an elegant complex containing a superb restaurant, tasting suite and shop. The surrounding vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.
Red Tinto Reserva 2000
A very nicely structured Cabernet Sauvignon / Tempranillo blend.
Rioja
Right on the Camino Frances sits the province of La Rioja and its vineyards are the most famous on the route.
Bodegas Sonsierra S.Coop., La Rioja
A lively young enterprise lying on the north bank of the river Ebro
White Sonsierra Blanco 2006
Lemony fresh; very dry, crisp and flavoursome. Blissfully free from oak.
Leon
The harsh remote plains of the meseta in Leon have little to offer the oenophile other than a grape variety unknown elsewhere – Prieto Picudo, which produces wine with pungent, ripe red berry aromas.
Gordonzello S.A., Gordoncillo
Rose Peregrino Rosado 2006
One of the best of the new wave of Rosado wines. Bright, deep pink colour with an agreeable floral aroma and ripe raspberry flavours.
Bierzo
The Bierzo region on the boundary between the kingdom of Leon and Galicia is on one of the prettiest sections of the Camino between Ponferrada and Villafranca and you pass plenty of vineyards on the path. The wines tend to fall between the light wines of Galicia and the robust reds of the Duero.
Descendientes de J Palacios S.L., Villafranca del Bierzo
Alvaro Palacios, who made his name in Priorat, has joined his nephew Ricardo Perez in a highly successful attempt to make fine wine from the Mencia grape.
Red Petalos del Bierzo 2005
Dark coloured, with hints of eucalyptus on the nose. Very good fruit within a fine complex structure.
Ria Baixas
The vineyards of the Rias Baixas on the Camino Portugese in Galicia extend southwards from Santiago de Compostela to the river Mino. The vines are often trained on pergolas so that the bunches of fruit are protected by their own leaves during the summer. The local grape is the Albarino, which produces a crisp, fresh and fragrant wine.
Lagar de Fornelos S. L., O Rosal
The Lagar de Fornelos estate has been owned by Rioja producer La Rioja Alta since 1988 and occupies a prime south facing position just inland from the Atlantic.
White Lagar de Cevera 2006
Intese aroma of peaches, apricots and greengages. Wonderfully refreshing acidity gives good structure. Delicious.
Camino Wine Box
Autumn/Winter 2007
£93.00
The box contains two bottles of each wine selected from vineyards along the Camino Frances. 10% of the price will be donated by wine merchants Laymont and Shaw of Truro to the Confraternity of St James for the Refugio at Miraz appeal. Ring 01872 270545 and ask for the Camino Wine Box.
Navarra
Although Navarra includes a slice of the Rioja wine region it has become known for its own eponymous DO. Thanks to a more open less protectionist attitude than that shown by its neighbour, Navarra has surged ahead with a policy of planting ‘international’ grape varieties.
Senorio de Sarria S.A., Puente la Reina
The first international vineyard on the Camino. One of the most beautiful bodegas in Navarra with a growing reputation for wines named after a specific vineyard area on the estate.
Red Vinedo No 7 Graciano 2001/02
Fragrant plumy fruit with distinctive varietal character.
Bodegas Castillo de Monjardin S.A., Villamayor
This impressive bodega sits smack on the route to Santiago and forms part of an elegant complex containing a superb restaurant, tasting suite and shop. The surrounding vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.
Red Tinto Reserva 2000
A very nicely structured Cabernet Sauvignon / Tempranillo blend.
Rioja
Right on the Camino Frances sits the province of La Rioja and its vineyards are the most famous on the route.
Bodegas Sonsierra S.Coop., La Rioja
A lively young enterprise lying on the north bank of the river Ebro
White Sonsierra Blanco 2006
Lemony fresh; very dry, crisp and flavoursome. Blissfully free from oak.
Leon
The harsh remote plains of the meseta in Leon have little to offer the oenophile other than a grape variety unknown elsewhere – Prieto Picudo, which produces wine with pungent, ripe red berry aromas.
Gordonzello S.A., Gordoncillo
Rose Peregrino Rosado 2006
One of the best of the new wave of Rosado wines. Bright, deep pink colour with an agreeable floral aroma and ripe raspberry flavours.
Bierzo
The Bierzo region on the boundary between the kingdom of Leon and Galicia is on one of the prettiest sections of the Camino between Ponferrada and Villafranca and you pass plenty of vineyards on the path. The wines tend to fall between the light wines of Galicia and the robust reds of the Duero.
Descendientes de J Palacios S.L., Villafranca del Bierzo
Alvaro Palacios, who made his name in Priorat, has joined his nephew Ricardo Perez in a highly successful attempt to make fine wine from the Mencia grape.
Red Petalos del Bierzo 2005
Dark coloured, with hints of eucalyptus on the nose. Very good fruit within a fine complex structure.
Ria Baixas
The vineyards of the Rias Baixas on the Camino Portugese in Galicia extend southwards from Santiago de Compostela to the river Mino. The vines are often trained on pergolas so that the bunches of fruit are protected by their own leaves during the summer. The local grape is the Albarino, which produces a crisp, fresh and fragrant wine.
Lagar de Fornelos S. L., O Rosal
The Lagar de Fornelos estate has been owned by Rioja producer La Rioja Alta since 1988 and occupies a prime south facing position just inland from the Atlantic.
White Lagar de Cevera 2006
Intese aroma of peaches, apricots and greengages. Wonderfully refreshing acidity gives good structure. Delicious.
