S14 Ep132: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 13 | Almuñécar > Loja

The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.

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DVine Cellars 2026 Vuelta wine selection

As always at the Grand Tours, we've teamed up with DVine Cellars of London to select a case of six wines produced close to the race route, for your enjoyment. UK listeners can buy the case here https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-la-vuelta-2026 . The wines are as follows:

Stage 5: (Falset – Roquetes) – La Servera, Garnatxa (No Sulphites Added), Montsant [Red]