Wine Regions in Spain

Discover Spain's diverse wine regions and their unique varietals, from the robust reds of Rioja to the sparkling Cavas of Catalonia and the crisp whites of Galicia.

Wine Regions
69+
Denominations of Origin
138
Wine Production
3rd
largest in the world

Jerez

The home of Sherry wine, a fortified wine unique to this region of Andalusia.

Best Time to Visit: March-June or September-November

Located in Andalusia
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Jumilla

A wine region in Murcia known for its robust red wines.

Best Time to Visit: April-June or September-November

Located in Region of Murcia
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La Rioja

Spain's most famous wine region, known for its high-quality red wines aged in oak barrels.

Best Time to Visit: September-October (harvest season)

Located in La Rioja
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Penedès

A wine region in Catalonia famous for producing Cava, Spain's sparkling wine.

Best Time to Visit: April-October

Located in Catalonia
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Priorat

A small but prestigious wine region in Catalonia known for its powerful red wines from old vines grown on slate soil.

Best Time to Visit: April-June or September-October

Located in Catalonia
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Ribera del Duero

A prestigious wine region along the Duero River, producing some of Spain's most sought-after red wines.

Best Time to Visit: May-June or September-October

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Ribera del Duero

One of Spain's most prestigious wine regions, situated along the Duero River in Castile and León. The region has a continental climate with extreme temperature variations that create optimal conditions for growing Tempranillo grapes (locally called Tinto Fino or Tinta del País). Established as a DO in 1982, Ribera del Duero has quickly risen to prominence for its powerful, complex red wines that rival those of Rioja. The region's vineyards are planted at high altitudes (up to 1,000 meters), contributing to the wines' distinctive balance of fruit, acidity, and structure.

Best Time to Visit: September-October (harvest season) or May-June for pleasant weather

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Rueda

A wine region in the heart of Castile and León known primarily for its distinctive white wines made from the indigenous Verdejo grape. Located on the high plains south of the city of Valladolid, Rueda benefits from a continental climate with significant day-night temperature variations that help preserve acidity in the grapes. The region received DO status in 1980 and has become Spain's leading producer of quality white wines. The sandy, limestone-rich soils are ideal for Verdejo, producing aromatic, crisp whites with notes of citrus, herbs, and a characteristic bitter finish.

Best Time to Visit: April-June for pleasant weather and green vineyards, or September for harvest activities

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Rueda

A wine region in Castile and León known for its fresh, aromatic white wines.

Best Time to Visit: April-June or September-October

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Rías Baixas

A wine region in Galicia known for its crisp, aromatic white wines.

Best Time to Visit: June-September

Located in Galicia
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Sierra de la Demanda

High-altitude vineyards producing aromatic red wines

Best Time to Visit: Late September

Located in La Rioja
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Toro

A wine region in Castile and León producing powerful, full-bodied red wines.

Best Time to Visit: May-June or September-October

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Valdepeñas

A historic wine region in Castilla-La Mancha, producing both red and white wines.

Best Time to Visit: April-June or September-October

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