WELCOME Bienvenido a Asador 44 We are extremely excited to present to you the most carefully curated and most extensive Spanish wine list put together in Wales. Having something for everyone, our list ranges from small family-owned wines entrenched in tradition, all with stories to share, through to a smattering of iconic Spanish names that we love and have enjoyed for many years. Another focus for us is to showcase and celebrate little known Spanish regions and relatively unknown native grape varietals. We passionately believe Spain really is one of the true greats of the wine world. The team are here to guide you through the list and help you discover wines that will enhance your Asador 44 experience and may even become your new favourites. Salud! CONTENTS 3 APERITIVO 4 COCKTAILS 5 SPAIN'S WINE REGIONS 6 BY THE GLASS/CARAFE 7 ICONIC SPANISH WINES BY THE GLASS 8 SHERRY/SWEET BY THE GLASS 9 SPARKLING 10 WHITE 15 RED 19 ROSÉ/SWEET/PORT 20 MAGNUMS 21 SPIRITS 22 WHISKY/WHISKEY APERITIVO BEER Draught 2/3 Lager, Claro, Palax 4.9% 5 IPA, Palax 3.9% 4.5 Bottle 330ml Lager, Alhambra Especial, Alhambra 5.4% 4 Sidra, Avalon 5.5% 4 APA, Apatxe, Mala Gissona 5% 6 GIN 25ml UK Brecon Special Reserve, Wales 4 Blackwoods, England 4 Jensen’s Bermondsay, England 4.5 Spitroast Pineapple, England 4.5 Sacred Pink Grapefruit, England 5 Jinzu, England 5.5 Silent Pool, England 5.5 Sacred Cardamom, England 5 Eden Mill, Scotland 5 Rest of the World Malfi, Italy 4 Gin Mare, Spain 6 Deaths Door, USA 6.5 Elephant Sloe Gin, Germany 7 TONIC WATER Fever Tree, UK 2.5 Fever Tree Slimline, UK 2.5 Fever Tree Mediterranean, UK 2.5 The London Essence Co Grapefruit/Rosmary, UK 3 Franklin Pink Grapefruit/Bergamot 3 BTW Tonic Syrup, UK 3.5 SOFT DRINKS Frobisher juice 2.5 Coke/Diet Coke 2.5 Fever Tree, Ginger Ale 2.5 3 ASADOR COCKTAILS The Salsiza Bramble Blackberry jam, Vodka, fresh lemon, Apricot liqueur, Amaretto, ginger ale 8.5 Mr Black's Cold Brew Amaro Montenegro, Mr Black coffee liqueur, Espresso, Maxim Trijol Brandy 9 Verde Lady White Vermouth, Cardamom Gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon, egg white 8.5 Pomelo Fizz Finlandia grapefruit Vodka, fresh lemon, Peychauds, Brut cava 8.5 Charred Lime Daiquiri Spiced Rum, burnt limes, simple sugar 8.5 Spit Roasted Negroni Pineapple Gin, red Vermouth, Campari 9.5 Txacoli Spritz Dry white wine, fresh apple, white Vermouth, mint, soda top 8.5 Coconut Levante Amontillado sherry, Apricot liqueur, toasted almond syrup, pineapple juice 8.5 Softails Available on request 4 If you have a particular favourite that isn't listed, please just ask a member of staff and we would be more than happy to make it for you 4 Spain has more land under vine than any country. In recent years, it has developed a reputation to become one of the most exciting and innovative producers of quality wine. 1 - R ÍAS B AIXAS 2 - M ONTE rr EI 3 - R UEDA 4 - R I B E R A DEL DUE R O 5 - S IE rr A DE CASTILLO 6 - L A M ANCHA 7 - R IOJA 8 - C ALATAYUD 9 - S O M ONTANO 10 - C ATALUNYA 11 - T OLEDO 5 BY THE GLASS/CARAFE SPARKLING 125ml Vilarnau, Brut Reserva, Cava NV 5 Vilarnau, Brut Reserva Rosado, Cava NV 5 Deutz Classic, Brut, Aÿ, Champagne NV 13 WHITE 125ml/350ml Chardonnay/Viura, La Fea, Cariñena 2017 4/11 Sauvignon Blanc/Verdejo, Barahonda 2018 5.5/16 Tempranillo Blanco, Nivarius, Rioja 2017 6/17 Moscatel/Chardonnay. Pio del Ramo, Jumilla 2018 6/16.5 Albariño, Lusco, Pazos de Lusco 2018 7/20 Sauvignon Blanc, Impromptu, Utiel-Requena 2014 12.5/34 RED 125ml /350ml Tempranillo Blend, La Fea, Cariñena 2017 4/11 Monastrell, Barahonda 2017 5.5/16 Tempranillo, Beronia Ecológico, Rioja 2016 6/17 Mencia, Un Culin, José Antonio Garcia, Bierzo 2017 7.5/22 Caino Tinto, Sameiras 2016 8/23 Pinot Noir, Bia Negre, Batilla de Sort 8.5/25 Bierzo Tinto, Pittacum 2012 8.5/25 Tempranillo, Senorio de Amezola Reserva, Rioja 2012 11/32 ROSÉ 125ml /350ml Pinot Noir, Colección, Viñas del Vero, Somontano 2018 6/15.5 6 ICONIC SPANISH WINES BY THE GLASS We wanted to enhance our 'by the glass' selection to showcase some truly special spanish wines. To do so we use a coravin system which enables you to experience these unique wines without having to commit to a bottle. Our staff are more than happy to reveal their nerdy side and explain how the system works. However, for those only looking to indulge, these wines are considered some of the rarest and most prestigious to ever be produced in spain, unrivalled luxury to be enjoyed in great surroundings. WHITE 125ml/350ml Rouseanne Blend Terra Vermella de Nin, Nin Ortiz, Penedès 2016 15 Viura, Remelluri, Rioja 2013 21 RED Monastrell, Pie Franco, Casa Castillo, Jumilla 2005 21/60 Garnacha Blend, Blecua, Viñas del Vero, Somontano 2008 23/63 Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Beronia, Rioja 1987 34/95 SHERRY Amontillado, 30yr, Bodegas Tradición NV 21 Palo Cortado, VORS, Bodegas Maestro Sierra NV 25 SWEET Tintilla de Rota, Finca Moncloa, Cádiz 2012 14.5 7 SHERRY/SWEET BY THE GLASS SHERRY 100ml Fino, Una Palma, González Byass NV 8.5 Fino, Tres Palmas, González Byass NV 15 Amontillado, Viña AB, González Byass NV 6 Cream, Micaela, Bodegas Barón NV 6 75ml Manzanilla, En Rama, La Callejuela NV 8.5 Oloroso, Villapanes, Emilio Hidalgo NV 15 Amontillado, Alexander Jules NV 14 Palo Cortado, Antique, Fernando de Castilla NV 13.5 Manzanilla, MMXIV, Soleras de Almacenista Callejuela NV 15 PX, Noé, González Byass NV 11 PX, La Bota 56, Equipio Navazos NV 30 SWEET WINE 100ml Moscatel, Rayo de Sol, Navarra 2015 4.5 Mencia, Libamus, León 2012 9 Moscatel, Mountain White, Telmo Rodriguez, Málaga 2015 10.5 Uydi, Txomin Etxaniz, Txakoli de Getaria, Getariako Txakolina 2012 11 PORT 100ml LBV, Quinta de la Rosa 2014 10 40yr Tawny, Quinta de Noval 40yrs 25 8 SPARKLING CAVA Vilarnau, Brut Reserva NV 30 VATUA!, Parellada/Muscat/Gewürztraminer, Extra Brut 2016 45 Albert de Vilarnau, Barrel Fermented NV 59 Recaredo, Terrers, Gran Reserva 2011 69 Recaredo, Turo d'En Mota, Gran Reserva 2005 165 Recaredo, Turo d'En Mota, Gran Reserva 2003 195 ROSÉ Vilarnau, Brut Reserva NV 30 Raventos i Blanc, de Nit 2016 55 CHAMPAGNE Deutz, Brut Classic NV 69 Deutz, Blanc de Blanc 2011 120 SPARKLING WINE Blance de Noir, Ancre Hill, Wales NV 72 9 WHITE NORTHWEST White wine from this magical celtic corner of green Spain lives up to expectations. Fresh, lively, aromatic with extraordinary purity. The cool Atlantic breeze means the grapes ripen slowly ensuring a natural acidic backbone. Perfect partners to seafood. Rías Baixas Albariño, Lusco, Pazos de Lusco 2018 36 En Rama Albariño, Carballal 2017 54 Albariño, Fulcro, A Pedreira 2017 55 Albariño, Soverribas 2017 56 Albariño, Balado, Zarate 2017 69 Albariño, Carralcoba, Eulogio Pomares 2016 75 Ribeiro Treixadura Blend, Coto de Gomariz Blanco, Coto de Gomariz 2017 47 Valdeorras Godello, Erebo, Bodegas Carballal 2018 43 Godello, Louro, Rafael Palacios 2016 48 DUERO RIVER VALLEY These grapes are grown on dramatically steep slopes meaning harvesters scale leg-burning ascents to hand pick the grapes. All this hard work pays off with whites that are elegant and clean with well woven notes of tropical fruits. Rueda Verdejo Cucú, Barco de Corneta 2017 38 Verdejo, Escribiente. Pagos de Villavendimia 2016 46 Bierzo Godello/Doña Blanca, Mengoba Brezo 2017 37 Doña Blanca, Un Culin, José Antonio García 2015 48 10 WHITE EBRO RIVER VALLEY Snaking between the Sierra Cantabrica and the Sierra Demanda mountains, the river Ebro and its tributaries have helped carve out the regions that have been celebrated for over two centuries. From the famous Txakoli - beautiful in it simplicity - to the ranging styles in Rioja. There are some stunningly different interpretations - Viura is a terroir leech - the wines are imprinted with the winemaker's techniques and the soul of the land the grapes were grown upon. We want to celebrate all of these differences! Getariako Txakolina Txakoli, Txomin Etxaniz 2018 36 Rioja Viura, Beronia 2018 25 Tempranillo Blanco, Nivarius, Bodega Nivarius 2017 32 Viura, 4 Elementos 2017 39 Viura, Allende 2015 60 Viura, Jequitiba, Olivier Riviere 2015 64 Viura, Remelluri 2013 130 Cariñena Chardonnay/Viura, La Fea 2017 22 11 MEDITERRANEAN COAST This massive area encompasses many of the best sites in Spain. The vineyards all share exposure to the warm wind of the Med and range from moderate coastal plains to remote mountainous areas. White wines prosper here, being aromatic and expressive - these wines remind us of what we want to be - cultured, classy and adventurous. Penedès Sauvignon Blanc, Gaia, Loxarel 2017 38 Xarel.lo Blend, Rupestris, Celler Pardas 2018 37 Xarel.lo Blend, Miranius, Celler Credo 2016 39 Garnacha Blanca Blend, VN Vinel.lo Partida Creus 2015 44 Xarel.lo, Amphora, Loxarel 2014 45 Roussanne Blend, Terra Vermella de Nin, Nin Ortiz 2016 106 Priorat PX/Muscat,Terra de Cuques, Terrior Al Limit 2013 76 Montsant Macabeo, Sola Fred, Celler El Masroig 2017 32 Macabeo/Garnacha Blanca, Rebuf, Celler Vendrell 2017 45 Costers del Segre Chenin Blanc, Onra, Lagravera 2016 42 Riesling, Biu de Sort Blanc, Batlliu de Sort 2015 49 Utiel-Requena Sauvignon Blanc, Impromptu, Bodegas Hispano + Suizas 2014 60 Valencia Merseguera, Finca Calvestra, Bodega Mustiguillo 2017 50 Jumilla Moscatel/Chardonnay, Pio del Ramo 2017 30 Chardonnay/Moscatel, Xenys, Xenysel 2016 35 Yecla Sauvignon Blanc/Verdejo, Barahonda 2018 26 12 CENTRAL PLATEAU Almost half of Spain's wine production comes from this vast area just to the south of Madrid.