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Wines of Rioja, Spain

In Rioja, aging wine traced back to the late 1700s, a practice inspired by Bordeaux region of France.  Although at the time larger barrels were used.  By the mid 1800s, Rioja wine landscape experienced major growth as result...

Wines of Castilla – La Mancha, Spain

Geography & Climate La Mancha is the largest continuous vine-growing region in Spain.  A large elevated plateau right in South-Central of Spain.  The region endures consistent trend of seasonal climate: very cold winter and dry hot summer.  During...

Wines of Priorat, Spain

Geography & Climate Situates on the lower western corner of Catalunia west of Penedes, Priorat is a rather small region; most vineyards are planted on steep slopes around the district of Monstant.  For a long time, only horses,...

Wines of Navarra, Spain

Geography & Climate Navarra has always been a popular wine region in north of Spain, it is a close neighbor to the ever famous Rioja region to the south. A stone throw away from Rioja and again a...

Wines of Toro and Rueda, Spain

Toro and Rueda are Spanish DO (Denominación de Origen) in the heart of Castilla y Leon community.  Only a short 30-minute drive separates these two regions, with the Duero river running through them. Geography & Climate With close...