Wine in Spain

Southern Spain

 

High spirits, sunshine and the blend of cultures are all part of the personality of Andalusia, the birthplace of flamenco. Treasures like Jerez –sherry– wines and their typical taverns are scattered throughout the region, where you’ll find a beguiling mixture of nature and cultural heritage.

• Marco de Jerez wine and brandy route
• Serranía de Ronda wine and winery route
• Montilla – Moriles wine route
• Ribera del Guadiana wine route

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Inland Spain

 

The plains of Castile are a paradise for lovers of good wine. This is the area that produces some of the most highly regarded wines in Spain and around the world. Many of them are aged in barrels and vats stored underground. There are also numerous archaeological remains and natural landscapes where you can escape from the pressures of everyday life.

• Rueda wine route
• Ribera del Duero wine route
• Cigales wine route
• Bierzo wine route
• Calatayud wine route
• Garnacha-Campo de Borja wine route
• Somontano wine route
• Campo de Cariñena wine route
• Arlanza wine route

 

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Northern Spain

 

Allow yourself to be enveloped in the colours of this area’s landscape. Here you’ll find some of the most prestigious wine-producing areas. La Rioja, the Basque Country, Catalonia and Galicia offer numerous routes where you can experience world-class gastronomy and the expertise of the winery owners.

• Rías Baixas wine route
• Rioja Alta wine route
• Rioja Alavesa wine route
• Lleida-Costers del Segre wine route
• Navarre wine route
• Txakoli route

 

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Levante

 

This is the domain of the Monastrell grape. The Mediterranean essence of a land with a mild climate that invites you to discover it all year round. You can explore the mediaeval aqueduct in the town of Petrer, and the shrines of San Bonifaci and Santísimo Cristo. Highlights in Ifach include the Baños de la Reina, one of the most important archaeological sites in Roman Hispania.

• Alicante wine route
• Bullas wine route
• Jumilla wine route
• Yecla wine route
• Utiel-Requena wine route
• Empordà wine route

 

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The Islands

 

The Balearic and Canary Islands have a diverse and attractive wine-growing tradition. Their wines can now be found on wine lists in top Spanish restaurants, although the best idea is always to taste them in situ.

 

 

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Cava

 

Cava is the Spanish sparkling wine par excellence. This universally acclaimed product is made in a large part of Spain. Uncork a bottle on any occasion and serve it in a crystal flute to best appreciate its properties.

You can learn all about it in some of the traditional cava wineries in the main producing area in Catalonia, home to some of the finest labels.