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Spain's Terres dels Alforins – the wine reviews
Wines that demonstrate the new Mediterranean style – of finesse over power. Above, Javi Revert in his vineyard. Although the Vall dels Alforins, northern Yecla–Monte Arabí and Alto Vinalopó isn’t...
Ferran Centelles
Thursday 23 October 2025
• 7 min read
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