Are you a wine lover? Did you know that Spain is the world's third-largest wine producer after France and Italy?
Yet another side of this country to discover, if you haven't already!
With more than 60 designations of origin and 1,250 different grape varieties, the Spanish Association of Wine Towns (ACEVIN) offers a wide range of wine routes.
Along these tours, you will have the chance to get to know the estates, taste the wines, find somewhere to stay, learn to pair food and wine, and much more besides.
So, join us on this vinous journey to learn more about this much-loved drink!
The region of Murcia
Yecla
Rich in cultural diversity, Yecla is the place to go to celebrate and discover its traditions.
You can explore its 6,500 hectares of vineyards by joining organised tours or under your own steam.
In Yecla they drink a wine made from a single grape variety: Monastrell, produced according to a tradition that dates back to the Phoenicians. It is fruity and fresh, with very balanced and elegant nuances.
Several events take place throughout the year in Yecla. In April, you can take part in the wine and tapas route; in May, it's the wine tourism gala; and in September, the grape harvest festival.
You can also attend the European Wine Tourism Day in November.
Jumilla
You may already have heard of the wines of Jumilla. Indeed, they are beginning to enjoy a national and even international reputation, thanks to the various awards they have won.
The wines of Jumilla, powerful and expressive, are for the most part also made from the Monastrell grape. The rosés and reds are fruity, while the “crianza” wines show aromatic complexity, with notes of oak. The whites, for their part, are very fresh on the palate.
In addition to wine tourism, Jumilla boasts archaeological monuments and magnificent natural landscapes. Among them we can mention the regional park of the Sierra del Carche, as well as the Sierra de Santa Ana and the Sierra de la Pedrera.
Bullas
Traditionally, Bullas is a land of red wines, but its whites and rosés are no less tasty.
The Monastrell grape is also grown here, giving its wines a unique character and health-giving properties.
Every first Sunday of the month, Bullas hosts a large market of local produce and crafts, “El Zacatín”. You can also cool off at the “El Usero” waterfall or visit the “Molino de Abajo” archaeological site, to see the remains of a Roman villa from the 1st century AD.
The wine route of Ronda and Malaga
Located in the province of Malaga, this itinerary passes through several towns and takes in four wine-growing areas, namely: Axarquía, Serranía de Ronda, Manilva and Zona Norte.
Three designations of origin share the wines of these areas: DO Málaga, DO Sierras de Málaga and DO Pasas de Málaga.
Wine culture in this area dates back to the Phoenicians and the Romans.
As for the white wines, several grape varieties are used, such as Chardonnay and Colombard. For the black grapes, you will find, among others, Cabernet and Garnacha.
The wines grown in these areas have a fruity nose and age very well.
Plenty of wine-themed activities are on offer in the surrounding area: vinotherapy, concerts in the cellars, a wine interpretation centre, and more.
You can also discover the surrounding nature through canyoning, birdwatching or caving, for example.
The wine route of Alicante
Visit the lands of the Vinalopó, to the south, and travel all the way up to the Marina, to the north, thanks to this wine trail.
If you like fruity yet bitter and sharp wines, these are exactly the vineyards you should be heading to.
Several varieties are found here, such as the “Tinto Alicante”, based on Monastrell, the “Moscatel Alicante”, which is a sweet dessert wine, or the “Fondillón”, one of the oldest wines in the world.
Many gastronomic specialities are also to be enjoyed in the region. You could, for example, taste rice with rabbit or snails cooked over vine shoots. The Alicante region is also famous for its wide variety of cured meats.
The wine and brandy routes of the Marco de Jerez
In the Marco de Jerez region, in the south of Andalusia, there is a strong winemaking tradition. This is why several types of wine are grown on its lands: fully dry ones, such as the “Fino”, but also naturally sweet wines such as the “Moscatel”, as well as generous and mellow wines such as the “Manzanilla”. It all depends on the ripeness of the grape and the fermentation of the must.
In addition to its wines, you can discover the equestrian traditions of Jerez. The horse fair and the horse races on the beach of Sanlúcar are indeed held there.
Protected natural areas are also to be found in the region, such as the Doñana Natural Park and the Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
There is therefore a whole wine trail to discover in Spain, which will also allow you to learn more about Spanish culture and its natural surroundings.
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