 Most people know about Spain’s most popular wines which currently represent just a small fraction of the total produced. There is still plenty of varietals or the new blends of varietals out there to be discovered. By varietals we are describing those wines made mostly from a single named grape variety; some people refer them as varietal or mono-varietal (Spain). The rule of thumb is that all wines that carry the name of the grape should have at least 80% of it in Europe (in the USA the regulation is set to 75%). On the other hand, we find many wines that are a mix of different grapes: a blend of varietals that instead of being recognized by their grape type, is defined by their appellation or D.O. (denomination of origin). In France we can find that all wines are categorized like this (Bordeaux red wines contain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc), while in the United Sates you find the categories are based on the grape variety. A lot of the world's best wines fit into this category.
Spain has created their own appellation method by dividing the regions into different D.O. (denomination of origin) to categorize their wine. Nowadays we can find many varietals along with the traditional blends so for practical reasons we are including both types of categorization (which is not very efficient for the blends but will certainly become handy when searching for a particular one of the rest).
During the last 10 years, the Spanish wineries have been trying out new combinations and getting fabulous results when it comes to blends. As a result of a huge amount of effort there are lots more wines, each with their own personality and character.
Although the grape is the most important factor in the wine, there are several others that affect their final taste too: climate, sunlight, the type and characteristics of the soil, the age of the vineyard or production methods to say the least (the list goes on and on). All these factors makes a varietal from one D.O. different from another, and this is one of the amazing things that you will encounter in the present Spanish wine map: dozens of D.O. that produce high quality wines with unique tastes. Therefore, there is a world of opportunities when it comes to selection.
We have divided the wines into five main categories: Red, White, Rose, Sparkling and Dessert wine. Explore all of the wine varieties and discover the ones that match your taste the most.
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Spain is well known for its red wine tradition. Rioja wines have been responsible for this, and the good thing is there are plenty more D.O. than Rioja today. 
Spain has a rich tradition of white wine and while travelling around the country you will be able to find some exquisite examples. More enjoyed in the southern areas due to its climate, Spanish white wine competes with the rest of the world on equal footing. Here are the three jost important wines you find nowadays. 
The Kingdom of Navarra (a.ka. Navarra Region) is well recognized for producing the jost magnificent Rose wine in Spain, and it is a merit well deserved. Beautiful, aromatic and well balanced wines are common to find between their offers.
Sherry is the number one export when it comes to wines from this category. Fruit wines are also very much appreciated in the southern part of country more than anywhere else. It is very common to have in bars some tapas accompanied by a glass of sherry.