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crisp, fresh styles in the early 1990s there was a resurgence in more active use of barrel fermenting whites as a throwback to the traditional, more oxidized styles of the 19th century. The use of oak has a long tradition in Spanish winemaking, dating back even centuries before the French introduced the small 59 gallon (225 liter) barrica style barrels. Gradually Spanish winemakers in the late 19th and early 20th century started to develop a preference for the cheaper, and more strongly flavored,
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For most of its existence, the production of Cava was not relegated to a particular region of DOP but rather to the grapes and method of production. Upon Spain's acceptance into the European Union in 1986, efforts were undertaken to designate specific areas for Cava production. Today use of the term
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that make up the modern state of Spain. The central Autonomous Community of Castilla – La Mancha is the largest wine producing region, producing 13 million hectolitres, a third of Spanish wine output. Catalonia is the second largest producer, producing 5.5 million hectolitres (14% of total), and La
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and some wineries will use a combination of both as a blend. Most DOs require some minimum period of barrel ageing which will be stipulated on the wine label by the designations-Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva depending on how long it spends in the barrel. The tradition of long barrel and bottle
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system that also gradually blends the wines of different vintages together. Palomino wine, by itself, typically ferments to an alcohol level of around 12% with Sherry producers adding brandy to the wine in order to increase the alcohol level or kill the flor yeast which will not thrive in alcohol
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were lifted which gave winemakers greater control over yields and what areas could be planted. Soon the quality and production volume of premium wines began to overtake the presence of generic Spanish bulk wines on the market and Spain's reputation entering the 21st century was that of a serious
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The advent of temperature control stainless steel fermentation tanks radically changed the wine industry in warm climate regions like Andalucia, La Mancha, and the Levante, allowing winemakers to make fresher and fruitier styles of wine-particularly whites. While many producers focused on these
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and age in the bottle. The early Cava industry was nurtured by the phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century, which caused the destruction and uprooting of vineyards planted with red grape varieties. Inspired by the success of Champagne, vineyard owners started to replant with white grape
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with some wines, even whites, spending as much as two decades ageing in the barrel. This created distinctly identifiable flavors that were internationally associated with the wines from regions such as the Rioja. In the 19th century, wine writers held negative views about Spanish winemaking.
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Rioja is the third largest, producing almost 5 million hectolitres (13% of total). These larger wine regions are further divided into smaller wine regions that are classified under the Spanish wine law system, with 138 identifiable wine regions.
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philosophy. This relates to the view that the winemaker acts as more of a nurturer of the grapes and wine rather than as a producer. For many years, Spanish winemaking was very rustic and steeped in tradition. This included the judicious use of
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and involves having 2.5 metres (8 ft) of space between vines in all directions. These areas, mostly in the south and central regions, have some of the lowest vine density in the world—often ranging between 375–650 vines per
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known as the Meseta Central that covers much of central Spain. Several of Spain's principal rivers that are at the heart of many Spanish wine regions flow to the sea from that central area. These include the eastward flowing
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Some records estimate that over 600 grape varieties are planted throughout Spain, but 88% of the country's wine production is focused on only 20 grape varieties. The most widely planted grape is the white wine grape
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owned vineyards and drank wine. While there were laws written that outlawed the sale of wine, it was included on lists of items that were subject to taxation in Moorish territories. The Spanish
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conditions. Many regions receive less than 12 inches (300 mm) of rain annually with most of the rain falling during sudden downpours in the spring and autumn that can pose the risk of
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that may appear on Spanish wine labels including Cencibel, Tinto Fino and Ull de Llebre. Both Tempranillo and Garnacha are used to make the full-bodied red wines associated with the
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and succeeding monarchs issuing decrees and declarations ordering the uprooting of New World vineyards and halting the production of wine by the colonies. In some countries, like
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The climate gets more extreme further inland towards the Meseta Central and is characterized by hot summers with temperatures that can reach 104 °F (40 °C) with
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on the northwest coast, the region receives annual rainfall that ranges from 39 inches (990 mm) on the coast to 79 inches (2.0 m) near the mountainous border of
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that Spanish gave "rude treatment" to the grapes. Some of these criticisms were rooted in the traditional manners of winemaking that were employed in Spain. Crushing and
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wines typically appear in above average vintages with the red wines requiring at least 5 years aging, a minimum of 2 years in oak and a minimum of 3 years in the bottle.
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in those years. In 1996, the practice of using irrigation in all Spanish wine regions was legalized with many regions quickly adopting the practice. In the province of
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from the late 20th century, some Spanish winemakers will intentionally declassify their wines so that they have greater flexibility in blending and winemaking methods.
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Viticulture in Spain has developed in adaptation to the varied and extreme climate of the region. The dry weather in many parts of Spain reduces the threat of common
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with low night time temperatures that allow the grapes to maintain acidity levels and colouring. Regions with lower altitude vineyards, such as along the southern
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to use for sparkling wine production. These grapes are still the primary grapes of Cava today though some producers are experimenting with the use of the typical
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of Spain. The late 1970s and 1980s saw periods of modernization and a renewed emphasis on quality wine production. The 1986 acceptance of Spain into the
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While traditionally Spanish vineyards would harvest their grapes by hand, the modernization of the Spanish wine industry has seen increased use of
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and Rioja. However the Spanish wine industry was falling behind those of other European countries who were embracing the developments of the early
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ageing has meant that most Spanish wines are ready to drink once they hit the market. A new generation of winemakers have started to produce more
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made from Moscatel grapes with partial fermentation and oxidative ageing. It contains 200–300 grams of sugar per litre and 15 to 22% of alcohol.
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practices. These regulations govern everything from the types of grapes that are permitted to be planted, the maximum yields that can be
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until Spanish producers officially adopted the term "Cava" (cellar) in 1970 in reference to the underground cellars in which the wines
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Spain can be traditionally divided into 12 main wine regions. These wine regions somewhat follow the administrative borders of the 17
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of dry and sweet styles of sherry also exist – they were very popular in the 1970s and 1980s but their popularity is now in decline.
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It wasn't till the 1950s that domestic stability helped to usher in a period of revival for the Spanish wine industry. Several large
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is a blend of Amontillado or Oloroso with Moscatel or Pedro Ximénez, less than 115 grams of sugar and between 15 and 22% of alcohol.
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and are made from unclassified vineyards or grapes that have been declassified through "illegal" blending. Similar to the Italian
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at the Sherry producing village of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. In addition to the Meseta Central, several mountain ranges are known as
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is a Spanish term for a vineyard estate) which in some cases also have DO or VdlT appellations. This category was formed in 2003.
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that spur westward from the Pyrenees and protect regions like the Rioja from the rain and the cool of westerlies coming from the
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believe that these grapes were first cultivated sometime between 4000 and 3000 BC, long before the wine-growing culture of the
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is a blend of Fino / Manzanilla with Moscatel or grape must, between 45 and 115 grams of sugar and less than 15.5% of alcohol.
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The 17th and 18th centuries saw periods of popularity for various Spanish wines, namely Sherry (known in Britain as "sack"),
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industry with the development of Cava in Catalonia. As the 20th century progressed, the production of Cava would rival the
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established the maximum price of wine sold in England with the Spanish wines being priced at the same level as wines from
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as well as still white wines. In the southern Sherry and Malaga producing regions of Andalusia, the principal grapes are
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region in worldwide production. Civil and political upheaval would mark most of the 20th century, including a military
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is usually a blend of Oloroso with Pedro Ximénez, more than 115 grams of sugar and between 15.5% and 22% of alcohol.
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greatly reduced the strength of the Spanish navy and contributed to the country's debt incurred during the reign of
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of Pedro Ximénez grapes dried in the sun. It contains 400–500 grams of sugar per litre and 15 to 22% of alcohol.
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In the 1990s, the use of irrigation became more popular after droughts in 1994, and 1995 severely reduced the
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respectively. In the Cava producing regions of Catalonia and elsewhere in Spain, the principal grapes of
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The mountain ranges of Spain influence the climates of many Spanish wine regions, isolating regions like
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during this period but there is evidence that some viable form of the wine industry was present when the
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which flows westward through the Ribera del Duero region in Spain before crossing the border into
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and Pedro Ximenez can also be used. While the wine is aging in the barrel, a naturally occurring
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is the second most widely planted grape variety. It is known throughout Spain under a variety of
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saw vineyards neglected and wineries destroyed throughout Spain with regions like Catalonia and
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serve to isolate and influence the climate of several Spanish wine regions. These include the
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receiving an average of 59 inches (1,500 mm) while the winemaking region of Rioja, near
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allowed more economic freedom for winemakers and created an emerging market with the growing
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wine-producing country that could compete with other producers in the world wine market.
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introduced new advances to the region-including the teachings of the early viticulturist
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noted in 1846 that the Spanish made wine in an "unscientific and careless manner" while
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closed off European markets to Spanish exports and further damaged the Spanish economy.
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For Rioja red wines these are aged for 1 year, with at least 6 months in oak barrels.
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wineries were founded during this period and an international market was created for
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from abroad and broader acceptance of the use of international grape varieties like
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produced in southern Spain around the towns of Jerez, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and
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whites and rosés must be aged for at least 4 years with at least 6 months in oak.
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whites and rosés must be aged for at least 2 years with at least 6 months in oak.
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coast are suitable for producing grapes of high alcohol levels and low acidity.
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and wide spacing of the old vines planted on the dry soils found in some of the
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denominación de origen calificada / denominació d'origen qualificada in Catalan
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One of the dominant geographical influences of Spanish viticulture is the vast
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red wines are aged for at least 3 years, with at least 1 year in oak barrels.
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noting the high quality associated with some wines from Terraconensis while
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conquered the land during the early 8th century AD. While the Moors were
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has long been associated with Spanish wine from regions like the Rioja.
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have significant plantings, being used for both dark red wines and dry
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to the European vines had already been discovered and widely utilized.
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has over 1.2 million hectares (3.0 million acres) planted in
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whites and rosés must be aged for at least 6 months in oak barrels.
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is one of the principal grapes of the Spanish sparkling wine Cava.
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that runs through the Rioja and several Catalan wine regions; the
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emerged as a large trading port; introducing Spanish wines to the
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though there were laws that explicitly outlawed this practice.
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flying winemakers helped to popularize the use of underground
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The end of the 19th century also saw the emergence of Spain's
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Vino Espumoso de Calidad Producido en una Región Determinada
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in the late 19th century. The wine was originally known as
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Spanish wines are often labeled according to the amount of
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region from the rain and cool winds from the Bay of Biscay.
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notes that one popular Spanish wine sold in Rome, known as
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being home to many of Spain's largest production houses.
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contain some of the hottest parts of Spain. North of the
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that is known for its white wines made from Albariño and
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Information about all Spanish DOCa and DOP wine regions
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brought economic aid to the rural wine industries of
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fled the area due to the fear of persecution by the
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reopened the possibility of exporting Spanish wine.
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Wines made from this grape can be very 1148:vino de calidad con indicación geográfica 4141: 2217: 1764: 1610: 1514: 1363: 1260: 1180: 975: 946: 804: 794: 526:Following the completion of the Spanish 513: 301: 212:and still wine-producing regions of the 106:; this is due, in part, to the very low 33: 18: 5119:Clarification and stabilization of wine 3296:Sierras de las Estancias y los Filabres 3206:PGI: Protected Geographical Indications 2054:, pp. 302–311, Dorling Kindersley 2005 1898:, pp. 410–422, Workman Publishing 2001 1651:Sherry has a wide diversity of styles: 1558:History and Description of Modern wines 185:, known for its Monastrell production; 173:Major Spanish wine regions include the 6068: 2232:PDO: Protected Denominations of Origin 1943: 1915: 1265:In many Spanish wine regions, such as 1057:Following Spain's acceptance into the 94:producer of wine in the world, behind 5498:Natural Sites of Community Importance 5208: 4922: 4159: 4140: 3654: 3203: 2229: 2191: 238:varieties fostered an early start to 42:are common sights in the countryside. 1012:Denominazione di origine controllata 876:. The Cantabrian Mountains act as a 813:in the northwest and protecting the 373:. Spanish wine was also provided to 5977:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 3680: 2148:Spain – Wine regions and their wine 1712:– is very rich and naturally sweet 1527:In Spain, winemakers often use the 1003:(AOC) system of France, Portugal's 405:, was merely good for getting your 27:wine, from Bodegues Ramon Roqueta, 13: 5234: 1769:A semi-seco (semi-dry) rosado Cava 1359: 1189:has received. When the label says 609:was a threat to this income, with 292:From Roman rule to the Reconquista 282:of the Spanish mainland, known as 14: 6092: 4203:Annual growth cycle of grapevines 2141: 2052:"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" 2033:, p. 85, Simon and Schuster 1989 1017:Denominación de Origen Calificada 971: 774:. The 1990s saw the influence of 727:being particularly hard hit. 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With the sudden shortage of 23:A glass and bottle of Spanish 1: 5145:Glossary of viticulture terms 3592:Multi-regional wine regions: 2076:Jancis Robinson's Wine Course 1872: 1519:Extended periods of aging in 1510: 1443:are popular plantings in the 933:diurnal temperature variation 625:From phylloxera to modern day 538:under the sponsorship of the 510:Colonization of the New World 5150:Glossary of winemaking terms 1785:. 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Stevenson. 2043: 2022: 1964: 1936: 1908: 1896:The Wine Bible 1877: 1876: 1874: 1871: 1870: 1869: 1864: 1857: 1854: 1759:Main article: 1756: 1753: 1752: 1751: 1750: 1749: 1741: 1735: 1721: 1705: 1693: 1685: 1677: 1669: 1661: 1625:fortified wine 1605:Main article: 1602: 1599: 1568:jars known as 1512: 1509: 1361: 1358: 1283:powdery mildew 1258: 1255: 1254: 1253: 1243: 1233: 1187:aging the wine 1182: 1179: 1178: 1177: 1160: 1151: 1141: 1127: 1115: 1095: 1059:European Union 973: 972:Classification 970: 957:Main article: 944: 941: 905:flash flooding 882:Basque Country 796: 793: 764:European Union 705:under General 695:sparkling wine 680:Meseta Central 641:Industrial Age 626: 623: 583:Spanish Armada 552:European grape 511: 508: 416:Following the 375:Roman soldiers 293: 290: 280:Roman conquest 276:Roman Republic 252:Archaeologists 225: 222: 191:fortified wine 60:vino de España 15: 9: 6: 4: 3: 2: 6093: 6082: 6079: 6077: 6074: 6073: 6071: 6056: 6053: 6051: 6048: 6047: 6042: 6038: 6035: 6031: 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Tempranillo
Catalunya DOP

vineyards
Spanish
red
white
sparkling
wines
Iberian Peninsula
Spain
wine grapes
third largest
Italy
France
United States
yields
Spanish wine regions
grape varieties
Tempranillo
Bobal
Garnacha
Monastrell
Albariño
Airén
Verdejo
Palomino
Macabeo
Cava

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