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Wine Growing Regions Spain

Rioja wine region - Spain

Rioja is a wine-growing region in northern Spain known for its high-quality and complex wines. The region has a long tradition of viticulture and is known for its Tempranillo grape, which forms the basis for many of the region's most famous wines.

Some of the exclusive wines from Rioja are Gran Reserva and Reserva, which must be produced according to certain rules and have longer maturation periods, at least 2 years in barrels and 3 and 5 years in bottles respectively. These wines have a higher quality and are interesting for connoisseurs and experts.

A rarity from Rioja are the wines made from the Graciano grape, which are not so common but are known for their complex aromas and storability.

An exclusive clientele would be particularly interested in Gran Reserva and Reserva wines, which are known for their complex aromas, storability and longer ageing time, as well as the rarities made from Graciano grape.

Here are some of the most famous and prestigious wineries in Rioja, particularly interesting for an exclusive clientele, or for its high quality Gran Reserva and Reserva wines, especially for its Tempranillo wines:

  1. La Rioja Alta 
  2. CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
  3. Muga 
  4. Artadi
  5. Remelluri
  6. Marqués de Murrieta
  7. Bodegas Palacio
  8. Ramón Bilbao
  9. Bodegas RODA

Priorat wine region - Spain

Priorat is a wine-growing region in the north-east of Spain known for its high-quality and complex wines. The region has a long tradition of viticulture, but only recently has it become one of Spain's most renowned wine regions. Priorat is best known for its red wines made from the Garnacha and Cariñena grapes.

Some of the exclusive wines from Priorat are the "Finis Terrae" and "Llicorella" wines, which have to be produced according to certain rules and come from specific sites. These wines have a higher quality and are interesting for connoisseurs and experts.

A rarity from Priorat are the wines made from the Garnacha Blanca grape, which are not so common but are known for their complex aromas and storability.

An exclusive clientele would be particularly interested in Finis Terrae and Llicorella wines, which are known for their complex aromas, storability and their origin from specific sites, as well as the rarities made from Garnacha Blanca grape.

Here are some of the most famous and prestigious wineries in Priorat, particularly interesting for an exclusive clientele and known for its high quality "Finis Terrae" and "Llicorella" wines, especially for its Garnacha wines:

  • Alvaro Palacios
  • Clos Mogador
  • Clos i Terrasses
  • Clos Erasmus
  • Clos Martinet
  • Gratavinum
  • Mas d'en Gil
  • Clos Figueras
  • Finca Museum

Ribera del Duero wine region - Spain

The Ribera del Duero region in northern Spain has a long tradition of viticulture and is known for its Tempranillo grape, which forms the basis for many of the region's most famous wines.

Some of the exclusive wines from Ribera del Duero are Reserva and Gran Reserva, which must be produced according to certain rules and have longer maturation periods. These wines have a higher quality and are interesting for connoisseurs and experts.

A rarity from Ribera del Duero are the wines made from the Albillo grape, which are not so common but are known for their complex aromas and storability.

A list of top wineries in Ribera del Duero:

  • Vega Sicilia
  • Pingus
  • Aalto
  • Pesquera
  • Pérez Pascuas
  • Bodegas Protos
  • Abadia Retuerta
  • Bodegas Matarromera
  • Valduero

Penedès wine region - Spain

Penedès is a wine-growing region in the north-east of Spain, mainly known for its cava wines. Cava is a sparkling wine produced according to the traditional champagne method. The region also has a long tradition of growing red and white wines.

The Penedès region is characterised by a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. The soil is mainly limestone and clay, which is ideal for growing vines. The region has a wide variety of grape varieties, especially Tempranillo, Garnacha, Xarel-lo and Macabeo, which are used for the production of Cava.

Some of the most renowned wineries in Penedès are:

  1. Freixenet: A winery known for its high-quality cava wines and one of the largest cava producers in Spain.
  2. Segura Viudas: A winery known for its high quality cava wines, producing some of the best cava wines in Spain.
  3. Codorníu: A winery known for its high quality cava wines and one of the oldest wineries in Spain.
  4. Gramona: A winery known for its high quality cava wines and also renowned for its white and rosé wines made from the Xarel-lo grape.
  5. Recaredo: A winery known for its high-quality organic cava wines and also for its Brut Nature Cava.
  6. Can Ràfols dels Caus: A winery known for its high quality cava wines and also known for its classic and traditional cava style.
  7. Llopart: A winery known for its high quality cava wines and also known for its rosado cava.
  8. Parxet: A winery known for its high quality cava wines and also known for its innovative and contemporary cava style.
  9. Cusiné: A winery known for its high-quality cava wines and also renowned for its wines made from the Xarel-lo grape.

Jerez wine region - Spain

The wine-growing region of Jerez, also known as Sherry, is a region in south-western Spain known for its high-quality and complex Sherry wines. The region has a long tradition of viticulture and is known for its unique conditions that allow the production of sherry wines.

The region has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. The soil is mainly limestone and clay, which is ideal for growing vines. The region has a wide variety of grape varieties, especially Palomino, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel. These grapes are used for the production of sherry wines.

The production of sherry is a complex process that involves several steps. The first phase is fermentation, which usually takes place in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards, the sherry is stored in American or European oak barrels, where it matures under the conditions of the "solera" and "criadera" systems. This is a system of several barrels that are in different stages of maturation.

Here are some of the most famous and renowned wineries in the Jerez wine region, also known as Sherry:

  1. Gonzalez Byass: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its Tio Pepe Fino and Matusalem Oloroso.
  2. Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its La Panesa Fino and Don Nuño Amontillado.
  3. Bodegas Tradición: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its VORS Amontillado and Oloroso.
  4. Bodegas Lustau: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its Almacenista Amontillado and Oloroso.
  5. Bodegas Williams & Humbert: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its Dos Cortados Amontillado and Dry Sack Medium.
  6. Bodegas Barbadillo: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its Solear Amontillado and Castillo de San Diego Oloroso.
  7. Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla: A winery known for its high-quality sherry wines, especially its Antique Am

Wine region Jumilla - Spain

The wine region of Jumilla is a region in the east of Spain that is best known for its red wines made from the Monastrell grape. Jumilla has a long history in viticulture and has experienced a renaissance in recent years, which has contributed to an increase in the quality and fame of the wines from Jumilla.

The Jumilla region covers about 30,000 hectares and is located at an altitude of 600-800 metres above sea level. The climate is Mediterranean with extreme temperature variations between day and night, which leads to a slow ripening of the grapes and a high concentration of acidity and tannins in the wines. The soil is mainly limestone and clay, which is ideal for growing vines.

The Monastrell grape is the dominant grape variety in Jumilla and accounts for about 80% of the cultivated area. It is known for its robustness and resistance to drought and heat. Other grapes grown in Jumilla are Tempranillo, Syrah and Garnacha Tintorera.

The economy of Jumilla has focused on viticulture in recent years and the region has become an important producer of high quality wines. There are several wineries in Jumilla that are known for their high quality wines, such as: Bodegas Juan Gil, Bodegas Alceño

Here are some of the most famous and renowned wineries in the Jumilla wine region, also known for their exclusive and old wines:

  1. Bodegas Juan Gil: A winery known for its high-quality Monastrell wines. Some of their exclusive and expensive wines are Juan Gil Blue Label, Juan Gil Centenario and Juan Gil 12 Meses.
  2. Bodegas Alceño: A winery known for its high-quality Monastrell wines. Some of their exclusive and expensive wines are Alceño El Nido, Alceño El Pícaro and Alceño El Cénit.
  3. Bodegas La Mordida: A winery known for its high-quality Monastrell wines. Some of their exclusive and expensive wines are La Mordida Cepa Centenaria, La Mordida Selección and La Mordida Crianza.
  4. Bodegas Félix San Juan: A winery known for its high-quality Monastrell wines. Some of their exclusive and expensive wines are Félix San Juan Cepa Gavilán and Félix San Juan Cepa El Pichón.
  5. Bodegas El Nido: A winery known for its high-quality Monastrell wines. Some of their exclusive and expensive wines are El Nido Clio and El Nido Jumilla.

Terra Alta wine region - Spain

The Terra Alta wine region is a region in north-eastern Spain known for its high-quality and unusual wines. 

The Terra Alta region covers about 12,000 hectares and is located at an altitude of 300-800 metres above sea level. The climate is Mediterranean with warm summers and mild winters, which leads to a slow ripening of the grapes and a high acid and tannin concentration in the wines. 

The most important grape variety in Terra Alta is Garnacha, which accounts for about 60% of the cultivated area and is known for its robustness and resistance to drought and heat. Other grapes grown in Terra Alta are Cariñena, Tempranillo and Macabeo.

The production of wines in Terra Alta is focused on quality and has concentrated on the cultivation of autochthonous grape varieties in recent years. The region exports its wines mainly to Europe and North America.

The wines from Terra Alta have a very unusual character and are known for being juicy, full-bodied and fruity. They also have a high acidity and tannin concentration, which gives them a long shelf life.

The economy of Terra Alta has focused on viticulture in recent years and the region has become an important producer of high quality wines. There are several wineries in Terra Alta that are known for their high quality wines, such as Bodegas Cooperativas Terra Alta, Bodegas Gratavinum or Bodegas Avi Peralta.

Winegrowing region Yecla - Spain

The wine-growing region of Yecla is located in the autonomous region of Murcia in south-eastern Spain. It is relatively small compared to other regions, but has a long history of viticulture.

The region has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, which is ideal for viticulture. The region is mainly known for the production of red wine and the most commonly grown grape varieties are Monastrell, Tempranillo and Garnacha. These varieties are particularly resistant to drought and heat, which are common in the region.

The production of wines in Yecla is mainly done in small and medium-sized enterprises and the region has specialised in quality wines in recent years. Due to the small size of the region, the export share is relatively low, but some wines find their way to the international market.

Yecla wines are known for their strong character and tannins. They often have aromas of black berries and spices, as well as a good acid structure. The wines from Yecla are often described as "powerful and rustic".

The economy of the Yecla region is mainly based on agriculture and viticulture plays an important role. Viticulture has a long tradition in the region and is an important economic factor. In recent years, however, the region has specialised in quality wines and has developed into an important wine region in Spain.

 
 
 

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