Castilla La Mancha
La Mancha, with its many acres of vineyards, is the largest wine region in the whole of Europe. The region has a long winemaking tradition, as grape growing was practiced there by the Romans and The Moors.
Over the past decades, winemaking has significantly improved. Today the region’s vineyards produce high-quality wine from local grape varieties such as Airen, Macabeo, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Garnacha.
Ribera del Duero, Rueda
The sister regions of Rueda and Ribera del Duero are located on high plateaus along the Duero River in the Castilla y León region in North-Central Spain, two hours north of Madrid. D.O. Ribera del Duero produces one of the most complex and flavorful red wines in Spain. The high-quality red wine is made mainly from Tempranillo grapes. The best examples are renowned throughout the wine world.
D.O. Rueda is known primarily for its white wines based on the Verdejo grape. They are characterized by elegant tropical fruit and fragrant citrus notes.
Galicia
The wine region situated in the northwest corner of Spain is surprisingly lush and green. Galicia’s cool, maritime climate makes it more hospitable to white wines.
The most common grape varieties include Albariño, Godello, and Mencia. The region offers fine, often exotically scented, crisp white wines.
Penedés
Just an hour south of Barcelona is Penedes in Catalonia which is a viticulture hub. It is known for its sparkling Cava wines as well as fine, dry red and white wines. The region boasts a diversity of wine styles thanks to the Mediterranean climate and fertile soils.
Rioja
This world-renowned wine region mainly presents berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. The wine is known for its structure, tannins, and a fruity characteristic.