Extremadura: 21 top wines to try
Encina Blanca de Alburquerque, Espumoso Brut, Vino de la Tierra 2017 87
N/A UK www.encinablancadealburquerque.es
Rich and full in flavour, a blend based on Chardonnay, Macabeo and Cayetana with a citrus-fruit gum character and plenty of zip. Tangy and interesting on the palate with creamy apple fleshiness. Drink 2019-2020 Alcohol 12.5%
Martínez Paiva, Brut Nature, Vino de la Tierra 2017 87
N/A UK www.bodegasmartinezpaiva.com
Pure and clean, gently honeyed, quite refined sparkling Macabeo, well made with nice, bright sweet fruit. There’s a citrus-fruit note of candied mandarin that works very well. Good length. Drink 2019-2022 Alc 12.5%
