Spanish Word for Wine

The Spanish word "vino" means wine in English.

Quality wines have always been produced in Spain, and are possibly some of the best in the world. Spanish wines are produced in the southwestern European country of Spain. There are over 2.9 million acres planted on the Iberian Peninsula, which makes it the most widely planted wine production nation. However, Spain is only the third largest producer of wine in the world, the largest being Italy and France. Spaniards drink on average 10,06 gallons of wine per year.

Records estimate that over 600 grape varieties are planted throughout Spain, but 80% of the country's wine production is based upon 20 grape varieties. The most common planted grape is the white wine grape Airén, which is prized for its hardiness and resistance to drop. For many years this grape variety has served as the base for Spanish brandy.

Tempranillo, used for red wine, is the second most common grape variety, recently eclipsing Garnacha in plantings in 2004. It is the Tempranillo and Garnacha that are associated with Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Penedés with Garnacha being the main grape of the Priorat region.