Sunday, February 16, 2025

Wine regions of Spain



DOCa (Denominación de Origen Calificada) – Highest Quality Level

  • Rioja – Famous for Tempranillo-based reds.
  • Priorat – Known for powerful red wines from Garnacha and Cariñena.

Notable DO (Denominación de Origen) Regions

  • Ribera del Duero – High-quality reds, mostly from Tempranillo.
  • Rías Baixas – Known for Albariño white wines.
  • Toro – Bold red wines, primarily from Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro).
  • Bierzo – Mencía-based reds with great elegance.
  • Penedès – Home to Cava and a variety of white and red wines.
  • Rueda – Famous for Verdejo white wines.
  • Jumilla – Known for Monastrell-based reds.
  • Somontano – Produces a mix of international and local varieties.
  • Valdepeñas – Traditional reds from central Spain.

3. Other Important DO Regions

Empordà
Alicante
Campo de Borja
Cariñena
Costers del Segre

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