The wines of spain faber books on wine jeffs, julian on. This map of spain wine regions helps put into context the various kinds of wines that grow throughout the country. These wine regions somewhat follow the administrative borders of the 17 autonomous communities that make up the modern state of spain. Spain is a very diverse country so it helps to get a lay of the land. Spain produces a diverse range of wine styles from the refreshing sparkling. After the manual harvest, the grapes go through a 3 to 4 days cold maceration. Whats surprising, is spain is the 3rd largest producer of wine with the largest land area dedicated to vineyards in the world. Theyre often familyowned with passionate winemakers conducting the. I am only in this business because of my misspent youth in spain and the healthy relationship i hope that gave me to alcohol. Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out. Best landscape and wine regions in galicia includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, transport and more. This overview map identifies the top wines produced in each of spains 15 wine regions.
An overview of the countrys leading wine regions, from rioja in the north to. Spain is the third largest producer of the wine in the world, behind only france and italy, and is famous for big names such as rioja and ribera del duero. Spain is the third largest wine producing nation in the world. The importance of wine tourism has acquired in recent years in spain has led the academic literature to present different studies. After going decades without trying this, this is my second time this month. Duero regions, which are both known for their tempranillo production. Contrary to the stereotype, spain has an extremely varied climate and you will find lots of smaller. Spain is the 3rd largest producer of wine in the world and the largest wine country in terms of land dedicated to vineyards. On this spanish wine regions map, youll find all the principal wine regions such as valdeorras and rias baixas known for the godello and albarino based whites, rueda famed for its zippy. Spain wine map spanish wine, wine folly, map of spain. Wine tourism near barcelona and penedes free guide. One glass is plenty but that is true with many sweet wines. Here you will find a guide on different wine regions and wine routes in spain for your interest in travelling and spanish wine.
Somehow, spanish wines continue to fly under the radar. A guide to wine tasting through spains rioja region lori zaino. Many travellers, who visit spain for the first time, are scared of the way of communication, which is peculiar to the spaniards. Spain 2015 was a record year for spanish wine exports.
Get a grip on the most popular spanish wines and regions, with this goto guide on spanish wine varieties. According to oiv international organisation of vine and wine, spain was the thrid biggest wine producer in the world in 2017 after italy and france. Major spanish wine regions for the production of wine include. But mapping out which wine regions to visit on a vacation to spain. The present study adds to this underdeveloped body of research in that it addresses a range of wine tourism development issues, across three prominent old world wine regions. Download our guide to cordobas mezquita to explore its stunning archi. Yet spain is the worlds third largest wine producer behind france and italy, largely due to low yields caused by wide spacing of old vines and. Explore the spain wine map to reveal the countrys most famous wines.
Hi suzanne, i wish i could travel to spain for an exciting trek through some of the wine regions. Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out neighboring regions that usually fly under the radar. On my one and only visit to spain it was a short day trip and i didnt have a chance to visit any of the wine regions. The images provided here may be used by any individual for their personal education. Spain is a fascinating country for wine lovers and features a dazzling array of unique micro climates creating an exciting assortment of wine styles. Spain produces a diverse range of wine styles from the refreshing sparkling cava that come from around barcelona to the nutty and sweet dessert wines from andalucia in the south. There are actually three subregions or unique districts that compose the rioja. Best landscape and wine regions in galicia, a 8 day tour from vigo to cies islands illas cies, valenca and 5 destinations. Spain is one of the most fascinating wine producing countries in the world with a wide offering of handcrafted wine styles and quaint wine country villages to visit. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps.
It is perhaps most famous for its red wines of rioja using the countries champion tempranillo grape. Haro wines and spain wine collection products can be found at licensed retailers and restaurants in new york, new jersey, california, florida and connecticut. By observing the clues, youll be more adept at buying wine. Learn about the various spain wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use spain wine guide. Spain can be traditionally divided into 12 main wine regions. A look at a map suggests just how much climatic diversity there is likely to be between spains many wine regions, from the soggy green vineyards of galicia on the north atlantic coast to the baked mediterranean south east. Spanish wine regions and do spanish wines all about. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator.
The rioja region is certainly the sweetheart region of spanish red wines. Pdf by far the main focus of contemporary wine tourism research has been in new world regions, while it. Here are some of the countrys top wine regions, all of which are worth delving into if you havent already. Wine from these regions near the ebro river are influenced by soil rich in limestone, and the warm climate of central spain. Cava, a spanish sparkling wine, is a centuriesold tradition carried on in the. I love wine from all around the world and am passionate about wines from everywhere and about the countries and regions that spawn them, but i always return to my first love spain.
Routes and itineraries in priorat wine region in catalonia, spain. Yes, this wine can be dissed by wine nerds, but it is enjoyable and reasonably priced. These terms, found on the label, establish certain quality requisites and protect the wines made in premium regions. In each community, the wines are organized by dos designations of origin which determine where the wine was produced. There are more than 5500 wineries in spain occupying around 1. Spain produces some of the finest wines in the world. Best landscape and wine regions in galicia by spain your. A guide to wine tasting through spains rioja region the. The most indepth guide available to the exceptional wines of spain. They have created a work that fits well between the coffee table publications that accompany tv programmes and the specialist books written for viticulturalists and oenologists. Grape vines have been grown on the iberian peninsula since at least 3000 b. Spain is a land of breathtaking landscapes, colorful history and a deep, complex culture in which wine has long played an important role. Spains saving grace, viticulturally, is the average. Spanish wines are traditionally marketed using regions instead of grape varieties.
This paper presents an analysis of the current state of existing. Vine to bottle has been written by two very experienced wine educators, who have drawn on many years of practical involvement with the wine industry. Explore further afield in spain and discover a new region to try in partnership with araex grands. The maps and diagrams on this site are the intellectual property of the society of wine educators. This map of spain wine regions helps put into context the various kinds of wines that. The wines are classified according to the quality pyramid that regulates all wine made in the european union. Tempranillo, garnacha, verdejo, albarino, and malvasia. Frances most northerly wine region, champagne is now home to 15,000. Map of spain wine regions spanish wine, wine folly, map. The country is the worlds 3rd largest producer after france and italy.
So, you heard some great things about those spicy and juicy wines from priorat or that white wine you had with some seafood from rias baixas. The region now rivals the rioja region as one of the largest wineproducing regions in spain and is growing in popularity among foreign drinkers. You can build your own wine tour in spain itinerary spain has the biggest vineyard surface in the world. Spain wine regions where do spanish wines come from. Understanding the wine regions of spain winetraveler. The vineyards of spain spread accross 967 000 hectares with an appellation system described below. Climatic challenges are a consistent theme, as is the reliance upon tangy, tart wines ideal with the shellfish and seafood from the wellstocked atlantic ocean. Old world wine regions france, italy, spain list the region, village or vineyard where the wine is made, but usually not the grape. The usual arguing between two good friends can be taken as a quarrel the local residents are very emotional and impulsive.
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