Priorato Spanish Wine region – This Spanish wine growing region is in the rugged mountainous zones of northeastern Spain, close to Penedes. The wineries producing in this region receive recognition for producing robust reds (largely from Garnacha, Carignan, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes) that are high in alcohol and tout fairly macho tannin levels. That said, they are among the most expensive wines from Spain and are fairly hot newcomers on the international wine scene.
Key Producers to Try: Pasanau, Clos Mogador
Link: Priorato Growing Region
Navarra Spanish Wine Region– Located in northeastern Spain, close to the southern border of France, this Spanish wine region is known for both its rosado and red wines – full of flavor, food-friendly and well-priced to boot. It is also home to the famed “running of the bulls.” Garnacha and Tempranillo are the grapes of choice in Spain's Navarra growing region.
Key Producers to try: Bodegas Julian Chivite (reputed as the oldest winery in Navarra), Las Campanas
Link: Navarra Wine Region
Jerez Spanish Wine Region – The three sunny towns of Jerez, Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda make up Spain’s Sherry wine producing region, also fondly referred to as the “Sherry Triangle.” The soil is chalky, limestone based, and provides the right conditions for growing both the Palomino and Pedro Ximenez (PX for short) grapes that are used in making the world’s finest Sherries. Well placed in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, just south of Seville, this is the Sherry making hub for many well known producers including: Osborne, Emilio Lustau, Gonzalez Byass, Hidalgo.
Link: Sherry Wines
