The wine regions in Spain

Wine is produced all across Spain, from Navarra to Catalunya, Murcia to Castilla y Leon and of course Valencia.Spain is home to more vines than any other wine producing country on earth. It has a rich and diverse topography, from the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains to the sunny, sandy south.

Rioja

We couldn’t not mention Rioja when talking about Spanish wine regions. Arguably the most famous, it has three subregions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja. It has breathtaking landscapes and is a real hotspot for wine tourism. The climate is mostly continental with influences of the Atlantic and Mediterranean at various points. The majority of Rioja wine is red, but can also be white, pink or occasionally sparkling.

Andalusia

Wine has been produced in Andalusia for more than 3000 years. Although quite a harsh landscape, there is more rainfall in the area than in many other parts of southern Spain. It’s home to the world’s most famous fortified wine – Sherry – which you can find out more about here.

Galicia

This wine region is located in northwest Spain, with the Atlantic Ocean on both sides. The area has an abundance of rainfall and sunshine, and the area mostly focuses on producing white wines made from grapes of Albarino, Loureiro, Treixadura, or Torrontes.

Ribera del Duero

Sitting alongside the banks of the Duero river, Ribera del Duero focuses on producing red wines. Wine regulations dictate that Tempranillo grapes make up the majority of each wine produced in the region, with the rest made up of others such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

What kind of wine from Spain does Fine Wines Direct UK offer?

We are proud to have a stunning collection of Spanish wine, all available to buy online for convenient home delivery or to pick up from our shop in Cardiff, South Wales. Here are a few of our choice favourites.

Marques De Caceres Rosado, Rioja, Spain 2020

This Spanish rose from Marques De Caceres is a pretty pale strawberry colour. On the nose you can expect a fresh bouquet of floral notes and red berries such as raspberries that blend together perfectly. The taste is delicious and refined with a pleasant fullness and refreshing, luscious flavours. This versatile wine makes an exquisite aperitif, or try it with fish, pork or other lightly spiced dishes.

Marques De Caceres Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2017

This Spanish red Rioja is truly iconic. The drinker can enjoy a deliciously fruity palate with dense black fruit flavours. On the nose there’s aromas of toasted wood and hints of spice, complemented by notes of candied red fruit and just a hint of liquorice. All in all it’s round, pleasant with voluminous tannins. Try it with cold Spanish meats or semi-matured cheese.

Canals Canals Classic Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, 2018

Celebrate your next special occasion with this delightful Cava from the Canals Canals family. It boasts an intense aroma of white fruit and citrus, with white floral hints. On the palate the drinker can expect a fresh fruitiness, round with a fine balance. This wine is beautiful on its own, or try it with pasta, rice or fish dishes.

Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja, Torre La Moreira, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2021

Torre La Moreira is the purest Albariño wine from Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja. It is an interesting yellow-beige colour with greenish notes, and its aroma evokes scents of apples, pears and aromatic herbs. An intense and complex wine, it offers a sweet, frank, fruity taste. This wine works well with all sorts of food including shellfish, seafood and other white meat.

Why buy from Fine Wines Direct UK?

There’s no place quite like Fine Wines Direct UK. We offer a treasure trove of wines to suit every palate and budget, we have every day table wines to high end first class Clarets and the like.

Not only do we have stunning Spanish wines available from dry whites to delicious reds, we have a huge selection of Old and New World wines from across the globe, from Uruguay to Australia. Many of the wines you can enjoy from us are exclusive to Fine Wines Direct UK. Our expert team has more than a century of combined experience in the drinks industry, so you are in safe hands when you buy from us.

Feel free to browse our selection of delicious wine from Spain online, or alternatively if you would like some advice, one of our friendly experts would be happy to help. Contact us here.