Leading US wine magazine Wine Enthusiast has compiled a list of ‘Top 100 Best Buys 2026′ for $20 or less, chosen from more than 25,000 wines their reviewers have tasted this year.
Wine can sometimes seem like a luxury, with the best bottles thought to be reserved for those willing to spend a lot. But great wine doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. There are plenty of exceptional and characterful wines available at affordable prices.
This selection brings together wines from well-known regions around the world. We were thrilled to see no less than 15 out of 100 are Spanish. We picked them out for you and they are listed below together with a link to Wine Enthusiast’s complete article.
no 8 Ramón Bilbao 2020 Edición Limitada Garnacha
Rioja
94 points
Grenache
14.5% ABV
Crushed raspberries, plums and dark fruits combine with spiced cocoa and an accent of chocolate mint. A concentrated midpalate brings savory notes and tobacco along a silken and mouthwatering palate. Bold, pleasing, delicious, nicely detailed. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 14 Hermanos del Villar 2025 Oro de Castilla Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
Sauvignon Blanc
13% ABV
Delicate aromas of forest floor, bosc pear, acacia and orange blossom lift from the glass and draw in the nose. The palate is beautifully supple in texture with nuanced flavors of dried field grass and lemon peel. Pair with goat cheese, carnitas tacos and sautéed shrimp. — Reggie Solomon
no 18 Bodegas Montecillo 2021 Reserva Tempranillo
Rioja
92 points
Tempranillo
13.5% ABV
Gently enmeshed acidity lifts soft, palate-coating dark fruit in this graceful reserva, as coffee-toffee, vanilla, tobacco, and lic root all add harmonious complexity. Finishes long with sweet chalky tannins, it’ll be best through at least 2030 and potentially well beyond. — John Sumners
no 19 Bodegas Sierra Salinas 2022 Mira Salinas Monastrell
Alicante
92 points
Mourvèdre
15.5% ABV
Aromas of black raspberry, dark chocolate and cassis open on the nose accented by black plum and cherry skin. The juicy palate is an amalgam of cranberry and mulberry bolstered by grippy tannins that seek resolution with time in your glass. Decant and drink now, or enjoy from 2028 onwards. — Reggie Solomon
no 23 Eguren Ugarte 2017 EGUREN UGARTE CINCUENTA Tempranillo
Rioja
92 points
Tempranillo
14.5% ABV
Integrated and juicy, this Tempranillo captures mixed cherries layered with a full range of oak spices that opens with further sipping into savory flavors with a kiss of caramel. Flavorful and balanced through a long finish. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 25 Bodegas Franco Españolas 2019 Bordón Reserva Tempranillo
Rioja
92 points
Tempranillo
14% ABV
Brandied cherries and black raspberry meld with scents of cigar box, baking spices, and a touch of melted licorice in this rounded, harmonious Reserva. Integrated acidity gives it fine focus, and it finishes long with a dusting of tannins. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years. — John Sumners
no 27 Vinos Atlántico 2021 Ludovicus Garnacha
Terra Alta
92 points
Grenache
14.5% ABV
There’s decadent appeal to the strawberry/raspberry compote and white flowers, held in check by bay leaf and pink peppercorn counterpoints. Has cutting grip and focus, lending a framework of seriousness to the otherwise playful profile. Impressively balanced for such a flashy wine. Roast up some pork chops and drink this through 2029. — John Sumners
no 29 Bodega Bideona 2023 Cabezadas Viura
Rioja
92 points
Spanish White
12% ABV
Fresh, mineral and mouthwatering, led by aromas of flint and grapefruit pith, carrying into flavors crisp apple, firm nectarine and a squeeze of salted lemon. Delicious and versatile at the table. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 31 Bodegas Faustino 2020 V Reserva Tempranillo-Mazuelo
Rioja
92 points
Tempranillo
14% ABV
Always a brilliant bang for the buck, this vintage brings together notes of fig paste, baked black plum, and cherries with savory fennel frond, black olive, black tea, and a pop of violets. Rounded, with good balancing acidity and a cocoa-laced finish, it’ll be downright delicious over the next 5 years or so. — John Sumners
no 32 Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2023 Zismero Garnacha
Campo de Borja
92 points
Grenache
15% ABV
Bright red fruits, firm currants, integrated spice, and a light floral lift combine to deliver a resplendent Garnacha with a lengthy finish. This is the second year of Zismero, a project to help grow the next generation of vineyards relying on vines approaching 20 years of age. Enjoy now with a range of rice or pasta dishes, braised chicken or pork. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 50 Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina 2020 Crianza Tempranillo
Rioja
91 points
Tempranillo
14.5% ABV
Richly aromatic and flavorful, this generous Tempranillo combines succulent dark fruits, dried herbs and savory notes for a satisfying, full bodied red wine. Abundant fruit is well integrated with oak spice and layers of fine while firm tannins. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 59 Perelada 2023 Stars Brut Nature Reserva Xarel·lo-Parellada-Macabeo
Cava
91 points
Xarel·lo
11.5% ABV
Fine bubbles and elegant polish are hallmarks of this excellent Cava. Citrus, baked green apple, and toasted hazelnut character is underlined by a long, mineral finish. This would be particularly nice with hard sheep cheeses and a wide array of seafood. — John Sumners
no 72 Bodegas Valdemar 2024 Conde Valdemar Rosé Garnacha Blend
Rioja
91 points
Grenache
12.5% ABV
Salmon pink in the glass. Aromas of alpine strawberry, red cherry fruit and blossom lead into a juicy palate with a sprinkle of salt. A mouthwatering, crisp accompaniment to a range of seafoods, pasta salads, and vegetable risotto. — Elaine Chukan Brown
no 78 Beronia 2024 Verdejo
Rueda
90 points
Spanish White
13.5% ABV
Vibrant aromas of chalk-dusted golden apple slice, quince and marmalade dance across the nose alongside white peach. The palate washes across wet stone that adds a touch of minerality and roundness which is accented by a touch of ocean air. — Reggie Solomon
no 90 Cuatro Rayas 2025 Vendimia Nocturna Verdejo
Rueda
90 points
Spanish White
13% ABV
Fine aromas of bread dough and yogurt fill the nose accented by lemon citrus, hay and field grass that fills out the nose. The palate is fulsome but not weighty with a wave or orchard fruit that rides underneath a persistent layer of acidity. — Reggie Solomon
no 91 Campo Viejo 2024 Garnacha
Rioja
90 points
Grenache
13% ABV
Bright ruby color in the glass opens the wine to aromas of freshly picked summer berries, raspberry leaf joining juicy fruit flavors with cherry blossom and well integrated oak spices. Tannins are fine and pliable, creating a smooth mouthfeel with a balanced and lengthy finish. Approachable, polished and mouthwatering. — Elaine Chukan Brown
Wine Enthusiast: Top 100 Best Buys 2026 for $20 or less