Spanish Wine Road Trip: 8 Stellar Wineries To Visit In Spain (And What To Drink At Each)
Spain's long been a prolific wine-producing country—in fact, it has the world's highest amount of vineyard area at 2.4 million acres. But it wasn't until recently that there was a global excitement around Spanish wine. In the past two decades alone, exports of the stuff have doubled, with the United States being the top destination.
It makes sense, then, that American tourists are looking to experience first-hand the wonders of Spanish wine right at the source, the way they've done for ages in Piedmont or Bordeaux. In 2017, Spanish wineries saw a 21% increase in visitors compared to the previous year.