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Catalonia

Catalonia is Spain's most dynamic and innovative wine region, from the Cava houses of Penedès to the dramatic slate slopes of Priorat and the emerging coastal appellations.

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Fast facts

At a glance

AttributeDetail
ClimateMediterranean
GeographyNortheast Spain around Barcelona and the Mediterranean coast
Key appellationsPenedès · Priorat · Empordà · Costers del Segre
Main grapesGarnacha, Carignan, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
Famous forCava, Priorat, Modernist winemaking, Empordà

Grapes

Signature grapes of Catalonia

The varieties that define this region's wines.

Nearby

Related regions

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Wine travel

Visiting Catalonia

Barcelona's world-class food scene, the Cava route and the Costa Brava vineyards make Catalonia endlessly rewarding.

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