Spain wine maps3/13/2023 Palomino grapes grow in powdery white “Albariza” soil in Andalucía. In fact, there are many designated vineyard sites here, called “Vino de Pago” which show real promise. While there is a great deal of white Airén growing here, the real interesting stuff comes from old vine Garnacha and Petit Verdot growing at even higher elevations in the hills. To survive these arid conditions, vines are spaced far apart and grow close to the ground. Average elevation here is about 2,500 feet (762 meters) and it’s sunny and dry. The central plateau or Meseta Central is the inner plateau of Spain and home to capital city, Madrid. Key Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albillo, Petit Verdot Regions to Know: Méntrida, Uclés, Vinos de Madrid, etc In Jumilla, Bodega El Nido puts out a consistently high-rated Monastrell-Cabernet blends.Īerial of the monastery and vineyards in Ucles. Interestingly enough, Bordeaux varieties (like Cabernet Sauvignon) seem to perform well here too and make for great blending grapes with Monastrell. The two most worth noting are Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre), a rich, mouth-coating red, and Bobal, a blueberry-juice-like daily drinking red. The southern Mediterranean on the Spain wine map, offers great options for fruit-forward wine fans. Key Grapes: Monastrell, Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon Regions to Know: Utiel-Requena, Yecla, Jumilla, Bullas ![]() ![]() Head-trained Monastrell vineyards in Murcia’s Yecla region. Old vine Carignan and Garnacha hold the key to their fruity-yet-slate-y reds. A once forgotten plot (decimated by Phylloxera), Priorat went on to become a red wine hotspot coveted by critics. The powerhouse red wine area is definitely Priorat. However, instead of using the same ol’ French grapes, they incorporate indigenous ones which make for savory wines with finesse. Along the coastline, Cava is the reigning queen. Many grapes grow well in Catalunya because of the many unique microclimates from coast to inland hills. Key Grapes: Carignan, Garnacha, Cava Grapes: Macabeu (aka Viura), Parellada, and Xarelloįew places in the world have a more perfect Mediterranean climate. by Carles Rabada Northern Mediterranean Coast Rioja is famous for its long-standing bodegas, like Lopez de Heredia, who turn consistently turn out age-worthy reds.Ĭatalunya: a picture perfect Mediterranean climate. Because of this, Tempranillo and Garnacha produce fruitier, more elegantly styled wines. The Ebro River Valley is lucky to get a more Mediterranean influence with less intense climate swings. In Rueda, there grows an exceptional, minerally Spanish white wine grape called Verdejo. The Ebro and Duero River Valleys produce some of Spain’s most noteworthy Tempranillo wines. Key Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Carignan, Verdejo, Viura Regions to Know: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rueda, Cariñena by Àlex Porta i Tallant Ebro and Duero River Valleys La Rioja wine region is protected by a ridge of mountains in the North. Expect to drink mineral-driven, zesty white wines along with a few tart, elegant and aromatic red wines made with Mencía (“men-THEE-yah”). Lush green valleys in the mountains lead to cities along the water where the cuisine includes lots of fresh fish.Īlbariño is the champion grape of Rías Baixas (REE-us BYE-shus), found in the extreme Northwest of the Spanish wine map. Galicia feels very unlike the rest of Spain. Regions to Know: Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Bierzo, Txakolina Buy Now Albariño vineyards trained on pergolas in Rías Baixas. Get the Wine 101 Course ($50 value) FREE with the purchase of Wine Folly: Magnum Edition.
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