Meet Ivan
It is with excitement that I am launching Ivan Wines. My ambition is to help you learn more about and enjoy the lovely wines of Spain. No surprise is that Spain is an old country with a long wine making history. Spain offers top quality wines from famous regions for example La Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Jerez. These regions are well known and for a good reason.
But there is much more….as the tradition of wine making is paired with lots of innovation in other regions, too. Interesting wines can be found in small wine regions with a long wine history that are simply lesser known, or in upcoming regions where ambitious winemakers are committed to revive forgotten grapes. As a wine lover you might discover something new that you really like, so it can be truly exciting to walk the path of discovery.
Talking about discovery: During my last two years in Spain and before that during frequent visits of the country, I have been travelling to most of the Spanish wine regions and tasted a large variety of wines. I have always been amazed by the number of different wines that Spain has to offer. From crispy whites to bold reds and everything in between, rosados, sparkling, sweet and fortified wines: it’s all out there, but many rather unknown.
However, for me it’s never just about the wine. Wine is part of a broader experience: enjoying the landscape and views -very often in nice weather-, the culture and history, the local food and of course the people. As an example, recently I stayed at a bodega in the Valencia region called Nodus with lovely views on their stunning vineyards, friendly people and a very entertaining wine tasting with quality tapas. This tasting started with a glass of white wine underneath a 300 year holm oak, which was a great moment. I am regularly exploring new places and I am going to share them with you!
To conclude, being in my mid 50-ties after a long career in another profession, it just felt right… It felt right to create my own business that enables me to share my love for Spain and the joy of its wines. Are you interested to (further) discover Spain and its amazing wines, too? You are invited to join me!
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