Catalonia Wine Region

     I was definitely not aware of all of the various wine regions around the world. I decided to pick a region found in Spain. This region is known as the Catalonia region. 

Location:

      The Catalonia region is located on the north-east coast of Spain.  

 Size:

      The Catalonia region is 60,000 hectares which is just over 148 acres. This particular region is made up 200 vineyards which produce 38 million liters of wine each year. Nine denominación de origen are located within this region. This term simply means designations of origins and are even more specific areas within the Catalonia region!

Climate:

      Due to the Catalonia region being located on the coast, it has two distinct climates. The coastal region of this area has dry and hot summers and mild winters. The coastal region also receives moderate rainfall. The inland region is very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Due to the diverse climate, the Catalonia region is an ideal location for wine making!

History:

     One very interesting fact is that this region has been producing wine since the time of the Romans! It was also one of the first areas in Spain to adopt using stainless steel fermentation tanks. Catalonia has also introduced international grape varieties into its landscape.

                                                                                                                Wine:

     One of the most famous wines of the Catalonia region is the champagne-style wine known as "Cava". Cava plays a very integral role in the success of this region's wine industry since the majority of the grapes grown in this region are grown to make Cava.  The second type of wine which is commonly produced in Catalonia is still reds. Due to its close proximity to France, this region does have a strong French influence on most of its wines. 








This region of Catalonia is a very dynamic wine-producing area on the Mediterranean. It has a rich history of wine making which draws individuals to wines produced from this area such as the famous Cava.