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As Spanish wine surges, Rioja stands out for a winning combination of quality and value

Thomas Matthews
Issue: December 15, 2008

Spain has more acreage planted to winegrapes than any other European country, and in recent years it has been exploiting this bounty to produce an extraordinary array of wines. There are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, as new wine regions emerge, and old ones revive.

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