Spain

Spain wine country with 968 000 ha vineyards is the largest wine-growing country in the world.

An unprecedented modernization of viticulture has taken place in Spain wine country since the 1980s. New cellars were built, old ones were upgraded technically in almost all Spanish wine regions. Young, passionate winemakers settled in forgotten corners of the country and polished the reputation of many small growing areas.

 

Today Spanish wine regions show that they are ready for innovation and can also compete with the world's great sparklers. There are 138 official designated areas for wine production in Spain. These diverse regions offer a variety of flavors to tantalize the palate. From zesty, fresh, crisp notes to deep and decadent explosions of tastes. Spanish wine regions can be divided up into seven distinct climates.