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Discover the Best Spanish White Wine Varieties Spain is well known for its bold red wines such as Tempranillo from Rioja or Garnacha from Aragon. However, Spain also offers a wide array of white varieties. From the crisp and fresh Atlantic-influenced Albariño to the rich, full body whites of Rioja, the white wine varieties of Spain show a very diverse set of styles. Whether you enjoy something bright and refreshing or full and complex, Spain offers a bottle for every palate, and every occasion. The diversity behind Spanish white wines Spain’s geography is one of its greatest assets in terms of wine making. The climate changes dramatically from the cool and rainy northwest to the sunny and dry Mediterranean coast and the dry inland altitude. It is this diversity in climate that allows winemakers to cultivate grape varieties that express both sides of the spectrum; the freshness of mountain breezes and the ripeness of southern sun. If you are visiting Barcelona, you can experience this d

Cava is one of Spain’s most famous export products and a must-try for anyone who is visiting Barcelona. It often gets compared to champagne or prosecco, people even use the name ‘champagne’ for the whole category of sparkling wines. However, cava has its own unique identity. The secret lies in the cava production method, a traditional process that combines centuries-old craftsmanship with the character of Catalonia’s vineyards. Understanding how cava is produced makes it more enjoyable to drink, and connects you to the amazing wine culture of Catalonia. What is cava? Cava is a sparkling wine from Catalonia, with the Penedès region near Barcelona as its core. Although cava can be produced in several regions across Spain, (like Navarra) more than 90% of the production comes from Catalonia. The wine is made using the famous traditional method (methode traditionelle), which is the same wine making method used in Champagne area. This wine making method includes a second fermentation in the