Portuguese and Spanish Wine

Did You Know That...?

The land of fly droppings, dog strangler and the little red bastard are all names of Portuguese grape varieties?

Spain has the world’s largest area under vine?

Most Portuguese wine is made from grape varieties native to Portugal?

Of the 12 most commonly grown grape varieties in the world, 6 are of Spanish origen: Airén, Garnacha, Cariñena, Monastrell, Bobal and Tempranillo?

Portugal has more than 250 indigenous grapes – of which the red varietal, Touriga Nacional is most widely recognised?

Spain has been producing sparkling wines for over 100 years using the traditional method?

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