Spanish Wine or Vino Espanol is a fast growing industry in Spain. Wine has a significant role in every society. Even the Bible has referred to it as a gift of God. Wine connoisseur would travel far to taste the best wines. I am surprised to know that there are wine course offered in Spain. I mean wine tasting courses in Spain is second nature to them and not to some cultures.

Some places in Spain really produce good wines; wines like The Canary & Balearic Islands Wine, Andalucian Wine, Rioja Wine, Castilla-la Mancha & Madrid, Navarra and Basque Wine, Castilla y Leon wine, Levante Wine, Catalonia Wine, Galicia Wine and Extremadura Wine.

Wine connoisseurs would strut to these cities and regions of Spain to sample the quality of wine produced. Admittedly, some wines needs improvement in its making; yet a few had entered the international market and are even tagged as one of Europe’s Best Wine.

The wine classification system in Spain is similar to Italy and France egulated under Denominacion de Origen (DO) system. There are three labels to choose from: Crianza, 12 months in a cask and two years old; Reserva also spent at least a year in a cask and three years of age; Gran Reservas are five years old and spent two years in a cask and three years in a bottle.

Wines found in the Galacian regions in the northwestern part of the country are a good way to start wine tasting. Rias Baixas are perfect partner for tapas. It was made from the Albarino grape. To the east Rueda grabbed some popularity, the place was formerly known for its sherry-like wines. Ribera del Duero should not also miss the Vino Espanol list- it is the home of the most expensive Spanish wine made by Vega Sicilia.

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