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Valencia, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Valencia, Spain

Spain's second red grape hides an hour inland from the beach resorts. 1. At a Glance The Valencia region, on Spain'

By Corkified 4 min read
Rioja, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Rioja, Spain

More than a million oak barrels rest beneath Spain's most famous vineyards. 1. At a Glance Rioja, strung along the Ebro River

By Corkified 4 min read
Navarra, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Navarra, Spain

Three climates collide in a region that pours pilgrims free wine. 1. At a Glance Navarra runs from the Pyrenees down to the Ebro

By Corkified 4 min read
Galicia, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Galicia, Spain

Atlantic rain, granite soils, and a white grape saved by a village festival. 1. At a Glance Galicia occupies Spain's green northwest

By Corkified 4 min read
Catalonia, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Catalonia, Spain

Black slate hills, a sparkling-wine empire, and Spain's other top-tier appellation. 1. At a Glance Catalonia, in Spain's

By Corkified 4 min read
Castilla y León, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Castilla y León, Spain

Summer days near 100°F and nights close to freezing forge Spain's densest reds. 1. At a Glance Northwest of Madrid, the

By Corkified 4 min read
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Don Quixote's dry plateau holds nearly half of all Spanish vines. 1. At a Glance South of Madrid, an immense plateau of

By Corkified 4 min read
Robertson, South Africa
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Robertson, South Africa

Limestone soils almost unheard of elsewhere in South Africa make this Chardonnay country. 1. At a Glance Robertson lies inland, about 100 miles (160

By Corkified 4 min read
Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
Roots Jul 29, 2026

Franschhoek Valley, South Africa

French refugees planted this valley in 1688, and it still throws a Bastille festival. 1. At a Glance Franschhoek is a small, enclosed valley

By Corkified 4 min read