Andalucia Wine Region

 

Andalucía, Spain as a Wine Region




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The most popular red varieties of Spain include Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache). Whites don't garner quite as much recognition, but there are some regional varieties not to be missed, like Albarino and Verdejo. The popular red regions of Spain include Rioja, known for its outstanding wines of the Tempranillo grape; Ribera del Duero, producing high quality reds from Tempranillo and Garnacha; Galacia, with the sub-region of Rias Baixas, home to the deliciously crisp and floral Albarino grape; and Priorat, a region increasing in popularity with its high-quality cult reds. Other regions of note are Rueda, growing the Verdejo grape, La Mancha, a wide desert region, covered in the most planted white variety in the world, Airen, and Jumilla, making wines based on Monestrell (Mourvedre).
Spain's wine laws are based on the Denominacion de Origen (DO) classification system, devised in the 1930's. A four tiered system, the most basic level is Vina de Mesa (table wine) followed by Vino de la Tierra (country wine), DO and at the top DOC. Currently, only Rioja and Priorat have DOC status, while over 55 Dos scatter the country.
Most DO regions are classified and regulated by how long they age the wines. On a red wine label, one may find the terms Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, denoting the wine's barrel and bottle time. Crianza is usually two years between barrel and bottle (the time in each depends on the DO and/or the winemaker), Reserva up to 4 years and Gran Reserva 5 – 6 years. Classifications of each region and wine are controlled by the region's Consejo Regulador. Other regions of Spain include: La Mancha Home of most of the Airen grapes planted as well as Don Quioxte, La Mancha is a vast desert-like area of flat land and penetrating sun. Sherry The Sherry region is located near Spain’s southernmost point along the coast. Sherry produces white varietals used to make the fortified wines from which it received its namesake such as Palomino, Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel. Penedés The Penedés wine region is located in the province of Barcelona, along the eastern coast of Spain. The Penedés wine region consists of 185 vineyards. Penedes is home to Spain’s sparkling wine, Cava, and also produces Garnacha, Merlot, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Carignane, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (reds), as well as Macabeo (Viura), Parellada, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Moscatel de Alejandria. Yecla Located in southeastern Spain, Yecla is situated in the province of Murica. Neighboring the Jumilla region, Yecla is one of Spain’s smallest wine regions. Common red varietals include Monastrell, Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cencibel, Merlot, Tintorera and Syrah. White varietals include Merseguera, Airen, Macabeo, Malvasia and Chardonnay.

Spain as a Wine Country

Capital: Madrid
Currency: Euro




Shop our most popular wine from Spain
Shop our top rated wine from Spain The third largest country in production, Spain ranks first in land under vine. Diversity and innovation are the key factors bringing Spain back into the world wine market.
The most popular red varieties of Spain include Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache). Whites don't garner quite as much recognition, but there are some regional varieties not to be missed, like Albarino and Verdejo. The popular red regions of Spain include Rioja, known for its outstanding wines of the Tempranillo grape; Ribera del Duero, producing high quality reds from Tempranillo and Garnacha; Galacia, with the sub-region of Rias Baixas, home to the deliciously crisp and floral Albarino grape; and Priorat, a region increasing in popularity with its high-quality cult reds. Other regions of note are Rueda, growing the Verdejo grape, La Mancha, a wide desert region, covered in the most planted white variety in the world, Airen, and Jumilla, making wines based on Monastrell (Mourvedre).
Spain's wine laws are based on the Denominacion de Origen (DO) classification system, devised in the 1930's. A four tiered system, the most basic level is Vina de Mesa (table wine) followed by Vino de la Tierra (country wine), DO and at the top DOC. Currently, only Rioja and Priorat have DOC status, while over 65 DO's scatter the country.
Most DO regions are classified and regulated by how long they age the wines. On a red wine label, one may find the terms Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, denoting the wine's barrel and bottle time. Crianza is usually two years between barrel and bottle (the time in each depends on the DO and/or the winemaker), Reserva up to 4 years and Gran Reserva 5 – 6 years. Classifications of each region and wine are controlled by the region's Consejo Regulador.



Wines from Andalucia Region

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Fino, Pale Dry sherry, Antonio Barbadillo

Located in the 'Jerez Superior' the long established firm of Antonio Barbadillo farm just ..
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7.99
Cream Sherry, Antonio Barbadillo

Located in the 'Jerez Superior' the long established firm of Antonio Barbadillo farm just ..
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7.99
Manzanilla Solear Sherry, Antonio Barbadillo

Located in the 'Jerez Superior' the long established firm of Antonio Barbadillo farm just ..
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9.99
Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Antonio Barbadillo

Located in the 'Jerez Superior' the long established firm of Antonio Barbadillo farm just ..
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11.99
Fino CB, Bodegas Alvear, Montilla

Montilla-Moriles is an area of Andalucian wine production that has, in recent years, fall..
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9.99
2009 Marques de la Sierra Blanco, Montilla Morilles

Montilla-Moriles is an area of Andalucian wine production that has, in recent years, falle..
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7.29
Vinagre de Pedreo Ximenez Secco 'Solera del Capataz' Alvear

Montilla-Moriles is an area of Andalucian wine production that has, in recent years, fall..
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6.50
HIDALGO

La Manzanilla is a dry wine and the lightest and most delicate member of the Sherry region..
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10.89
HIDALGO

Both Pastrana Sherries are produced according to the traditional methods. The ageing metho..
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12.51
PEDRO DOMECQ

Fundador means 'Founder' in Spanish. This is an apt name because it was the first brand to..
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14.95
2010 Palomino Fina, A.Barbadillo,Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz

Located in the 'Jerez Superior' the long established firm of Antonio Barbadillo farm just ..
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5.99


Subregions in Andalucia

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