The best wines of Spain

Discover the best wines of Spain as well as the best winemakers of Spain and estates of Spain to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Spain and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Spain by region

Looking for a good wine of Spain among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Spain. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Spain with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Spain

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Want to buy a red wine of Spain cheap or sell a red wine of Spain at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Spain

Red wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, tajine of mutton or rabbit stew the old fashioned way.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Spain

On the nose the red wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of iron, menthol or black plum and sometimes also flavors of star anise, balsamic or black olive. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Spain. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Spain

  • 1951With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1953With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1962With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1970With an average score of 4.79/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.73/5
  • 1968With an average score of 4.72/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Spain

  • Tempranillo
  • Tinto Fino
  • Tinta de toro
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Monastrell

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Spain.

Discovering the wine region of Spain

Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.

The greatest concentration of vineyards is in Castilla-La Mancha, but the finest and most famous wines come from Galicia (Rias Baixas), Catalonia (Cava and Priorat), Andalusia (Sherry), Castilla y León (Rueda, Toro and Ribera del Duero) and of course Rioja. Geography and Climate together play a fundamental role in defining the many styles of Spanish wines. From cool Green Galicia and the snowy Pyrenees in the North, through the parched Central plateau, to sunny sandy Andalusia in the South, the Spanish landscape is very varied. The country spans seven degrees of latitude (36°N to 43°N), leaving 500 miles (800 km) between its Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.

Between these two very different coasts are various mountain ranges, each of which has a particular effect on the local landscape and climate. The Cordillera Cantábrica, for example, creates dramatic contrasts between the lush green land on its northern, Atlantic side and the Dry, dusty Castile and Leon on its southern, inland side. Among the mountain peaks and plateaus rise the rivers on which so many of Spain's vineyards depend. These are important not only as an indispensable source of water, but also because of their impact on local soils and mesoclimates.

Great white wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Spain

White wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of indian chicken (simplified korma), radicchio and pancetta rolls or english-style cod fillet.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Spain

On the nose the white wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grass or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of caramel, grapefruit or smoke. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Spain. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Spain

  • 2001With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.45/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Spain

  • Albariño
  • Viura
  • Malvasia
  • Torrontés
  • Loureiro
  • Treixadura

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Spain.

Discover the grape variety: Loureiro

Most certainly Portuguese. Loureiro is part of the grape varieties of many Spanish and Portuguese appellations, including the famous Vinho Verde. It would be a close relative of the albarino and the sousão.

Great sparkling wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Spain

Sparkling wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of scallops or scallops express with cognac, basil and cherry tomato clafoutis or chicken chop suey.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Spain

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, almonds or yellow plum and sometimes also flavors of pastry, pineapple or quince. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Spain. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Spain

  • 1999With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.56/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1987With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.37/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Spain

  • Xarel-lo
  • Macabeo
  • Parellada
  • Chardonnay
  • Montonico Bianco
  • Sumoll

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Spain.

The word of the wine: Côte des Bar

This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.

Great pink wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Spain

Pink wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or pizza cone.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Spain

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, honey or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tropical fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Spain. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Spain

  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.39/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Spain

  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha
  • Hondarrabi Zuri
  • Pinot Noir
  • Callet
  • Garnacha Blanca

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Spain.

Discover the grape variety: Monastrell

Great sweet wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Spain

Sweet wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of navarin of the sea da gigi, mathieu's lamb tagine or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Spain

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tree fruit or elderflower and sometimes also flavors of mango, lychee or non oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Spain. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Spain

  • 1987With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.34/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Spain

  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Garnacha
  • Monastrell
  • Malvasia
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Spain.

The word of the wine: Reserve wine (champagne)

Older wines, kept in vats or aged in wood in some houses, or kept in magnums at Bollinger. A small percentage of these wines are used in the blending of non-vintage wines in order to bring greater aromatic complexity.

Great natural sweet wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Spain

Natural sweet wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, blue cheese or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of ultra-fast and yet so light..., veal chops with gorganzola en papillote or comtose pie.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Spain

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, dark chocolate or cheese and sometimes also flavors of mint, salt or clove. In the mouth the natural sweet wine of the region of Spain. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Spain

  • 1918With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1965With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1946With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1931With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1929With an average score of 4.80/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Spain

  • Pedro Ximenez
  • Palomino
  • Moscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Spain.

Discover the grape variety: Mencia

Spanish, more precisely from the Duero Valley where it is still very present. According to some ampelographers, it is close to Cabernet Franc.

Great other wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Spain

Other wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Spain

A wine route planned in the region of Spain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best other wine of Spain.

The word of the wine: Yellow wine

White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.

Great unknow wines of Spain

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Spain

Unknow wines from the region of Spain go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of unknow wine of Spain

On the nose the unknow wine of the region of Spain. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

News from the vineyard of Spain

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

Chablis wines with Joe Fattorini in The Wine Show @Home

In this first episode of a series dedicated to Chablis wines on @The Wine Show @Home, wine expert and TV host Joe Fattorini introduces the vineyards and the wines of Chablis through a tasting of three wines: a Petit Chablis, a Chablis and a Chablis Premier Cru. #PureChablis #BourgogneWines #Chablis ...

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