April is a Certified Spanish Wine Educator by the Wine Academy of Spain 
with WSET Intermediate & Advanced certifications.

     
 

Our wine tasting events are created to introduce you the variety of wines Spain has to offer. Thanks to its diverse climate, soils, and indigenous grape varieties, Spain has a style of wine for everyone.

Our aim is to introduce you to these wonderful treasures. Each class strives to enable you to discover for yourself what you like, decipher the label and demystify the wine selection process.
Oh, and yes, have some fun while doing so.

Objectives:      Discover something new      Learn about the indigenous grapes      Explore new D.O.s (appellations)      Understand the differences            between a “Joven” and a “Crianza”      Translate the wine label      How to select your next Spanish wine << Photo of "April" (serving)           by: Nina Roberts

Come join us for our next Spanish Wine 101 Class
Classes range from a simple selection of 4 uniquely different wines to a complete wine pairing dinner.

We send out invitations describing the class to those on our private listing each time
a specific event is scheduled. CLICK HERE and we can add you to our list. You can "opt out" at any time.

To make a reservation, please click on the appropriate PayPal option for payments, then
send an email to RSVP@casaabril.com with the following information:

• Name of event

• Name(s) of person(s) attending

• Confirmation number from payment        Thanks
   

Charity Benefit Event Single @ $15	Charity Benefit Event Double @ $15 ($30)
Spanish 101 Event Single @ 25	Spanish 101 Event Double @ $25 ($50)

Become a Spanish Wine Expert

If you are really passionate about Spanish wines and want to increase your knowledge beyond your 101 foundation, the Wine Academy of Spain will be touring the US this year offering Spanish Wine Education Courses.  Receive a 10% discount as a referral from Casa Abril for the course. For more information on the course and listing of dates for a city near you please visit www.spainwines.es Upon registration enter CasaAbril in the discount code section for 10% off the courses.

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Our 3 Venues of Choice:

151 Elizabeth Street (Broome/Kenmare)
212.219.0599    

Spanish Wine & Cheese Pairing Here at Xicala

329 West 51st Street (8th/9th AVS)
212.265.0650

228 West Broadway (Franklin/N. Moore)
212.431.3433

We can also accommodate private events
     such as office parties or Tastings.

Contact April at 212.945.8689 or by email at  acullom@casaabril.com

For those of you who have joined us before and want to look up a wine,
please see below for the best of the best.

WHITE WINES


Pazo de Eiras, Vinos Artesanos de Calidad
DO: Rias Baixas, 100% Albarino

If you liked this, try a Ribeiro with Torrontes and Treixadura.
Also, along the same lines are crisp, tangy whites from Rueda made with Verdejo and Viura.

The “alluvial” soil, wet, cool climate and Atlantic breeze is what makes these wines taste so special.

Vina Godeval, 2001, Bodegas Godeval
D.O.: Valdeorras, 100% Godello

Vina Mein, Casal de Mein
D.O.: Ribeiro, Treixadura (80%), Godello (15%), Albarino/Torrontes/Loureiro (5%)

Txomin Etxaniz, Etxaniz Txakolina
D.O.: Getariako Txakolina, 85% Hondarrabi Zuri, 15% Hondarrabi Beltza

Vina Esmeralda, Bodegas Miguel Torres
D.O.: Penedes, 85% moscatel, 15% gewürztraminer

Vina Canchal, Bodegas Cave San Jose
DO Ribera de Guadiana, %100 Pardina

Maset del Lleo, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Maset del Lleo
DO Cava, Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Monte Real, Bodegas Riojanas
D.O.: Rioja, 100% Viura

Puerta del Sol Malvar, Bodegas Vinos Jeromin
DO Vinos de Madrid, 100% Malvar, aged 4 months American oak

Tio Pepe Fino, Gonzalez Byass
DO Jerez, 100% Palomino Fino
If you liked this, try a “Manzanilla” from Sanlucar de Barrameda

The “albariza” soil, Atlantic breeze, and lack of rain is what makes this wine so special.


ROSADOS

Viña Chozo, Bodegas Pablo Morate
DO Vinos de Madrid, 100% Tempranillo

Vina Torres de Casta, Bodegas Torres
D.O.: Cataluna, 65% Garnacha, 35% Cariñena

Cordoniu Cava Rosado, Cordoniu
D.O.: Cava, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Señorio de Sarria, Vinedo Numero 5, 2002, Bodegas de Sarria
DO Navarra, 60% Garnacha, 40%Cariñena


REDS

Canchales, Tinto Joven, Bodegas Riojanas
D.O.: Rioja, Tempranillo (80%), Mazuelo (15%), Graciano (5%)

Viña Canchal, Tinto Joven, Bodegas Cave San Jose
DO Ribera de Guadiana, 100% Tempranillo

Valdelosfrailes, 2000, Bodegas
D.O.: Cigales, 100% Tempranillo

Riberal, Crianza, Bodegas Santa Eulalia
D.O.: Ribera del Duero, 100% Tempranillo

Castillo de Urtau(Joven), Bodegas Lambuena
DO Ribera del Duero, 100% Tempranillo

Castaño Solanera, Bodegas Solanera
D.O.: Yecla, 85% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 months oak

G, Dehesa de Gago, Telmo Rodiguez
D.O.: Toro, 100% Tinta del Toro

Clos del Mas, Clos del Mas
DO Priorat, 65% Garnacha, 35% Carinena

Mas Viló, Maset del Lleo
DO Priorat, 65% Garnacha, 35% Carinena, 6 months French oak

Thanks to Priorat’s “Llicorella” or quartzite & slate soil we have a very unique wine.

1434 Crianza, Don Alvaro de Luna
DO Madrid, 100% Garnacha

The sand, clay, limestone and arid climate bring out the “spice” and acidity in this wine.

Grego, Vinos Jeromin
DO Madrid, 75% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah

If you liked this style, try wines from further south in DO’s such as Jumilla, Yecla, and Bullas as they produce “jammy”, stewed berries, with lots of body style wines. Carinena, Bobal, Garnacha, Monastrell are typical varietals that produce that style of wine. But if you prefer a little more spice then try some wines from Toro.

Puerta del Sol Varietales, Vinos Jeromin
DO Madrid, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 30% Tempranillo

Ramirez de la Piscina, Ramirez de la Piscina
DO Rioja, 95% Tempranillo, 25% Viura

Alternatives to try: wines from Cigales or Navarra that offer similar profiles and Ribera del Duero wines makes even fuller-bodied wines from Tempranillo.

Marques de Caceres, 2003, Bodegas Caceres
D.O. : Rioja, Tempranillo (80%), Garnacha (20%)

The combination of a temperate climate with alluvial, calcareous clay, and in some places ferruginous soil provides the perfect place to grow the Tempranillo varietal.