When people talk about European wine, France and Italy usually dominate the conversation. But Spain? Spain is the overachiever that doesn’t brag. In fact, Spain has the largest total acreage under vine in the world, which helps explain its incredible regional diversity.
One of my favorite ways to start exploring Spanish wine is with a map of Spain’s wine regions. One glance tells you everything you need to know: this is not one wine story—it’s dozens.
Spain stretches from cool, misty Atlantic coastlines to hot Mediterranean shores, from high-altitude plateaus to rugged mountain vineyards. That geographic diversity translates directly into what’s in your glass.
A map is just the beginning. The real magic happens when the cork comes out and the conversation starts.
If you’re ready to taste Spain, let’s explore together at our February Wine Circle–Thursday, February 6, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm, to be hosted in the Trinity Vicinity, Wilmington.
Wilmington Wine Circle 