Spanish Wine
Spain is a country with ages of wine making tradition, here we focus on Catalonia, region that produces more quality wines than any other area of Spain, selling about 200 million bottles of cava and 180 million bottles of other wines a year. The industry employs over 22,000 people at more than 400 wineries scattered about this land of diverse vineyards. Many appreciated wine critics, like Robert Parker, repeatedly select some of their favorite wines from Catalan D.O.’s (Designations of Origins).
In Catalonia you will find more than 20 grape varieties, from the traditional ones to those that time has brought as a result of research, constant innovation, the recuperation of original varieties that had disappeared and the meeting of the new palate demands.
Here you will find descriptions of all Catalan Designations of Origin, the more well-known Penedès, Priorat, and Empordá, as well as several smaller regions making gains among international wine critics and awards. Collectively there are 12 Denominations of Origin residing in Catalonia and each has unique flavors, cellar architecture and history to enjoy.
