Spain is one
of the countries of the world in which the quality and variety of
wine is more
prominent internationally, especially since, in recent decades,
local producers, institutions and numerous appellations of origin
have taken care of these areas, traditionally reserved to a few
varieties.
Apart from the famous wines -reds and whites- of Rioja,
Ribera del Duero and Penedes, to name just a few
appellations, the sweet, fortified
or 'generous' wines have always been placed among the
most consumed varieties, especially Sherry,
thanks to the success they have had for centuries in the British
Isles and other European countries.
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