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1 January. The cava has (mostly) been drunk, the street sweepers have done their rounds, and somewhere around grape number seven we at The Sound Of The Costa all briefly thought: “this might not have been our best idea ever.” For those who missed it: in Spain you eat twelve grapes on New Year’s Eve. One for each chime of the clock. For luck. And for a short moment of […]
As the final days of the year approach and the air above the Spanish Costa regions is filled with the scent of pine trees and fireworks, I can feel every fibre of my being buzzing with the excitement of the upcoming celebrations. I’m absolutely enchanted by the Spanish way of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one. Especially in the regions where I now live — […]
There is a moment in December when a village takes on a different tone. In the weeks before Christmas, Spain seems to settle into a calm, almost smiling stillness. As if everyone knows something is coming, but no one feels the need to rush towards it. Not that “rushing” really exists in the Spanish dictionary — but that’s beside the point. In Moraira, I notice it in the mornings. The […]
In Spain, December doesn’t begin with cold, but with anticipation. The air is fresh, not sharp. The evenings are longer, but never empty. And in the towns and villages where I’ve been spending these weeks, there’s a gentle sense of tension — not about what needs to be bought, but about what will be shared. Cafés are busier than usual. Not with people seeking hot chocolate, but with something very […]
This guest article by Juan Martínez Barberá tells the story of Aliats – a project that shows how sustainable wine and bats work hand in wing to create a new balance between nature and viticulture. In October, evening falls early over Fontanars dels Alforins, an hour inland from the Costa Blanca. The region – often called the Valencian Tuscany – is known for its rolling hills and vineyards. Above the […]
There isn’t much written about it yet. No glowing reviews, no wine scores in glossy guides. And yet, the name Bodegas Aural keeps coming up — in conversations with sommeliers, at tastings, or simply around the table. The first time we heard the name was at BonAmb in Jávea. Sommelier Enrique García Albelda spoke of it with a sparkle in his eye. “Aural,” he said. “That’s wine that sounds.” It […]
The air in BonAmb’s wine cellar carries a quiet serenity. A cool, gentle stillness lingers between the wooden barrels, as if even time itself breathes more softly here. Along the wall, rows of bottles stand like soldiers at rest. Gently, BonAmb’s warm-hearted sommelier – a man with the calm passion of someone who truly lives his craft – lifts a bottle, studies the label as though greeting an old friend, […]
At The Sound Of The Costa, October is all about wine. Along the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, the vendimia – the grape harvest – marks the moment when summer comes to an end and the winemakers begin their craft. For locals, it is more than an agricultural tradition: it is a celebration of gathering, collaboration and pride. With this introduction we kick off October as Wine Month […]
Summer on the Costa Blanca may feel endless, but if you look closely, you’ll notice a change. Evenings turn cooler, the sun sets a little earlier, and new colours and scents appear at the markets. September marks the transition — from the exuberance of summer to the calm and richness of autumn. And in Spain, you taste it first on your plate: the Spanish flavours of early autumn. Figs: sweetness […]
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