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| Wineries of Spain |
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Spain is the third largest producer of wine in the world, the largest being Italy and France. Spain also has the largest area dedicated to wine
production in the world. Historically, Spain has been known from the production of fortified wines and the best known Spanish wine is well
known outside of Spain include: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Cava and Penedès.
In Rioja, the law permits the use of four red grape varieties. Tempranillo is the primary grape used, followed by Garnacha (also known as
Grenache), Graciano and Mazuelo. The latter two are excellent but difficult to grow varieties. Crianza wines are those that have been aged
Ribera del Duero lacks the long history of Rioja and was recognized as an official wine region in 1982. Priorato is a region with low yields and
produces wines of rich intensity. Notable pioneer Rene Barbier is credited by some with bringing fame to this region. Penedès produces both red
and white wines, but is mainly known for being the region that Cava was first made by the Reventos family who own and operate Codorniu.
The largest Spanish wine brand name, Torres, is a major producer there.
It has been said that the grapevines spread through the Mediterranean thanks to the Roman empire. Spain has had early Greek settlements (the
word "Iberian" is claimed to have a Greek origin) and was Romanized by the first Century B.C. (the Roman word for Spain is "Hispania"). As a
consequence, Spain has a long tradition in winemaking. However, until about 25 years ago, Spanish wines were generally not merchandised and
they were little known internationally, Sherry (called vino de Jerez in Spain) being a major exception as it has long been actively sought by British
merchants and exported to the United Kingdom.
Article from www.wikipedia.com.
production in the world. Historically, Spain has been known from the production of fortified wines and the best known Spanish wine is well
known outside of Spain include: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Cava and Penedès.
In Rioja, the law permits the use of four red grape varieties. Tempranillo is the primary grape used, followed by Garnacha (also known as
Grenache), Graciano and Mazuelo. The latter two are excellent but difficult to grow varieties. Crianza wines are those that have been aged
Ribera del Duero lacks the long history of Rioja and was recognized as an official wine region in 1982. Priorato is a region with low yields and
produces wines of rich intensity. Notable pioneer Rene Barbier is credited by some with bringing fame to this region. Penedès produces both red
and white wines, but is mainly known for being the region that Cava was first made by the Reventos family who own and operate Codorniu.
The largest Spanish wine brand name, Torres, is a major producer there.
It has been said that the grapevines spread through the Mediterranean thanks to the Roman empire. Spain has had early Greek settlements (the
word "Iberian" is claimed to have a Greek origin) and was Romanized by the first Century B.C. (the Roman word for Spain is "Hispania"). As a
consequence, Spain has a long tradition in winemaking. However, until about 25 years ago, Spanish wines were generally not merchandised and
they were little known internationally, Sherry (called vino de Jerez in Spain) being a major exception as it has long been actively sought by British
merchants and exported to the United Kingdom.
Article from www.wikipedia.com.
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