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Galicia, Spain
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Catalonia, Spain
Black slate hills, a sparkling-wine empire, and Spain's other top-tier appellation. 1. At a Glance Catalonia, in Spain's
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Castilla y León, Spain
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Robertson, South Africa
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Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
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