Each habitat delivers something to the final wine also by way of widely different geologic formations, topographies, exposures, macro-, meso- and micro-climates. Just as interesting is the great variety of Spanish natural habitats the grapes grow in, for the myriad diversities presented by Spanish landscapes have led through the centuries to the formation of numerous different biotypes of grape varieties that characterize each of the various countrysides. For instance, Span is yet another country that has more wine grapes it knows what to do with, and many wine styles for wine lovers to enjoy.
A country of many wines, grapes, and placesĪfter the first two parts to my “The Wines of Spain: New and Recent Releases”, I realize there is still so much to say, and that even this third part in the series of Spanish articles won’t come close to all there is to know and learn.