Spain is known for its cava and excellent white and red wines and with a perfect climate for growing wine it is easy to see the benefits of Spanish wines. Below a look at some of the best vineyards or bodegas to visit in Spain.
1. Galacia's Bodega Morgadio -This Spanish vineyard owes its origins to four friends who decided to use the albarino variety of grapes to take their vineyard to new heights. This bodega, which is how vineyards are referred to in Spain, even gets its fertiliser from sheep reared on site. Bodega Morgadio is definitely the place to visit to see traditional Spanish methods of wine making combine with state-of-the art wine making technology.
2. Ribera Del Duero - One of the fastest developing wine districts in the country, with fertile soil and some of the best weather conditions in the world as far as wine making is concerned, the Bodegas Señorío de Nava is one of the area's most visited vineyards. This vineyard cultivates Merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes to create wines that are branded and marketed locally and internationally.
3. Jerez de la Frontera - A region in Spain where the primary industry is its wine trade, Jerez de la Frontera produces Palomino Fino for the most part as well as some of the best sherry in Spain. Jerez as a town is a great way to see the real Spain, away from cities such as Barcelona and Madrid. Experience the sleepy Spanish lifestyle and experience a glass of the local wine. A great area for a holiday and several excellent vineyards to see and do sample tastings.
4. La Rioja - A region that is typically associated with Spanish wines, La Rioja has been producing millions of gallons of wine ever since the Roman Empire was a major part of Spain's political make-up. Wines from this Northern Spanish region include some of the greats including Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, two excellent wines.
5. Penedes - Producing still wines as well as ninety-eight percent of the sparkling wines that come out of Spain, which are referred to as Cava, Penedes wines are strong competition for the currently more popular French offering of Champagne. Cava is synonymous with Spain and if you get the chance the it is well worth visiting the main Cava museum and wine making centre. If you have never ever tasted Cava before, this is a tipple you must try in Spain.
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