![]() The distinct terroir of Jumilla region is fundamental for the winemaking characteristics. Here they produce many fine red wines.Īccommodation of your choice in Barcelona or Tarragona.Unique Terroir of Jumilla Wine Appellation At the end of the visit, an 18th century-like tavern offers wine tasting.Īlso within Catalonia, close to Lleida, we can find the Raimat area where a remarkable range of wines, such as a Chardonnay-based cava is produced.įinally, southwest of Tarragona, is the delightful Priorat region which is not unlike the Rioja region in appearance. The museum was opened in 1945 and it shows the history of wine and its elaboration through different materials. It has a fine Wine Museum situated in an architectural group consisting of the former royal palace, a gothic chapel and several modern buildings. ![]() This village is surrounded by squares, palaces and churches and is a centre of many cultural activities. Upon arrival continue to the Tarragona area.Ĭatalonia has been producing wine since the 18th century in the area known as El Penedes which capital is Vilafranca del Penedes located just southwest of Barcelona and easily visited on a day trip from Barcelona. Today depart from from Santiago de Compostela airport or Vigo airport to Barcelona to discover Catalonia´s wines such as the delicious sparkling wine known as cava. Apart from the wine the villages surrounding Ribadavia also produce a delicious coffee liqueur. The route will finish in Ribadavia, where the most important Jewish quarter of all of Galicia is found. Continue to Leiro, at the heart of Ribeiro region and where no urban landscapes are to be seen in this peaceful countryside. The city has a large wine market, where you can find not only wines from the nearby O Ribeiro region but from all over Galicia. Today, en-route to your stay in the Rias Baixas area, visit the Ribeiro region. Valdeorras: fine white wine from the northeast of Galicia.Īll of the wines are mainly young and it can be said that nowadays an authentic renaissance in the wine industry is taking place in Galicia due to the demand for this product.It is often served in white porcelain cups. Ribeiro: popular everyday wine that is slightly fizzy. ![]() Albarino: from the Rias Baixas in southern Galicia and one of Spain’s most popular white wines.Onto the northwest province of Galicia which is home to three different types of wine, all of them with “Denominacion de Origen” and all of them white. Bargota – Mendavia – Alcanadre – San Adrian – Azagra – Alfaro – Calahorra – Agoncilo – LogroñoĪccommodation of your choice in the Rioja Wine Region. Elvillar – Paganos – Laguardia – El Ciego – Cenicero – La Puebla de Labarca – Elvillar. Haro – Brinas – Labastida - San Vicente de la Sonsierra – Abalos – Samaniego – Leza – villabuena – Navaridas. The entire region is dotted with wineries and here we recommend some routes featuring the most important villages and wineries. The wine production in Rioja is mainly for red wines although some quality rose and white wines are produced here too. Gran Reserva = wines of exceptional vintages. Minimum of 2 years aging in oak cask and 3 years in the bottle. ![]()
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