Two important mountain ranges are influential on the growing climate of North-Central Spain. The Pyrenees form the border between Spain and France, and provide some nice high altitude growing sites. The Cordillera Cantabria mountain range runs along the northern side of Spain, and provides protection to Rioja and the other nearby areas from the Atlantic [...]
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Galicia is an area in the northwestern corner of Spain, close to the coast. It is very different from the rest of Spain, as it is quite lush and receives a siginificant amount of annual rainfall. The area is known for its stunning seafood, and crips acidic white wines that compliment the cuisine perfectly. There [...]
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Spanish wine laws are governed by the Instituto Nacional de Denominaciones de Origen (INDO). The wine laws currently lay out the following categories of wines:
Level A
Vinos de Mesa, which means table wine, is the most basic type of wine. The grapes can come from anywhere in Spain, and the bottle will simple say, “Product of [...]
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The history of wine making in Spain dates back several thousand years, as it does in most European countries. The Phoneticians were the first to cultivate wine in Spain on an organized level, around 1000 BC. When Rome occupied Spain in 100 BC, Spanish wine was traded throughout Europe under the Roman Empire. At this [...]
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Spain is very large and very diverse winemaking area. It has the most hectares under vine (1.2 million) in Europe, yet it falls in third place in total wine production, behind France and Italy. A lot of the grapes grown are used to produce Sherry Vinegar and Spanish brandy. Spain’s climate ranges from Maritime areas [...]
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