Two stops in northern Spain
This month, Curio’s Passport Club explores two wine regions in northern Spain. Along the Atlantic coast, the Basque Country is home to crisp, lively Txakolina. Inland, the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa sit at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria, where Tempranillo is the signature red grape.
Inazio Urruzola Txakolina comes from the Basque Country’s Getariako Txakolina appellation, offering bright citrus, delicate white blossoms, and the fresh acidity that makes it a natural partner for pintxos (a sort of tapas).
Alongside it, Finca San Martín Crianza shows Tempranillo’s softer side, with ripe berries, silky tannins, and hints of vanilla and clove from time in oak.
Together, these wines take you from coastal pintxos to an autumn table of grilled chorizo, aged Manchego, and roasted mushrooms.
Club members can pick up their wine selections starting November 10 and continuing throughout November, and they can sample all four bottle club selections at the pick up event on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.