Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler - Spring '19

Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler

Wine Routes of Spain

I n the north-west of the Iberian Peninsula, the Rías Baixas in Galicia impress with the shadiness of their vineyards and their Albariño wine, a perfect match for seafood dishes. Exploring the towns and villages of the region of Bierzo in León you will discover a rich cultural, natural, ar- chaeological, and artistic heritage, with one common denominator: wine. To the east, continuing our trip, you will find Rioja Alavesa , in lands where wine is the protagonist, and wineries range from traditional to avant-garde. Next door, Navarre is justly proud of its rosé, reds and its whites, brimming with history and emotion, and combining tradition and innovation. Both the wine production and the ways of the people of Somontano at the foot of the Pyrenees sparkle with youth and talent. If you want to sample a cava, Penedès is your place. This Catalan territory also offers other D.O.s of still wines with great potential. In the heart of the peninsula, La Mancha invites you to pair its wines with the essence of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Continuing southwards you’ll find a surprise in Murcia: the sight of a castle is the first sign that you’ve arrived in Jumilla , a town that combines ancestral winegrowing tradition with state-of-the-art wines. Finally, in Andalucía, the Montilla-Moriles Route in the province of Cordoba uncovers the secrets of those sun- dried grapes and of the colors of its fortified wines.

WINE ABOUT SPAIN Did you know that Spain boasts 70 wine Designations of Origin (D.O.) and 25 official wine routes? Join us on a journey as we explore a small sampling of official Wine Routes of Spain. It is worth discovering them all, since each one is unique and different. Unique because of the legacy of local resources they preserve, bound to the culture of each region. Different because of the characteristics of their wines, the stunning landscape, the villages, and the people.

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