, Top Spanish Wine Regions

Schott Zwiesel Vervino Collection Rioja

The most popular region for Spanish wine yields 250 million litres each year. With over 600 wineries in the area, it has been carefully cultivated to produce flavor-packed grapes for harvesting.

Its most notable varietal is Tempranillo, with undertones of cherry, plum, dill, vanilla and leather. Rioja reds are versatile for food pairing and delicious with a charcuterie board.

Although less common, the area’s white wines are equally delightful, crafted from Viura, Malvasía and Garnacha blanca.

Jerez

Nestled in the province of Andalusia, this capital of sherry production offers fortified wines with nutty, dried fruit flavor profiles. Serve it with a freshly cooked Jamón Ibérico ham for a delightful combination.

A brief journey brings you to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, famous for Manzanilla. Another fortified wine, it pairs well with succulent green olives and appetizers.

Ultima Classic Tasting Set Ribera del Duero

Another first-class region for wine lovers is the Ribera del Duero near Madrid. Primarily made from Tinta del País, this grape is a clone of the Tempranillo grape variety, the Rioja star.

Reds from this area have a richly dark ruby color, structural tannins, gentle aromas and medium acidity. The complex flavors include blackberry, plum, vanilla and herbs.

Rias-Baixas

For white wine enthusiasts, this region creates beautifully acidic Albariño. A flagship Spanish grape, these wines are the reason the variety is well known throughout the world.

Albariño has a refreshing profile of nectarine, lime, grapefruit and honeydew with a touch of minerality. It pairs

This Article was originally published on IWA Wine

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