Over 2,500 years ago the Greeks planted the first vines in what is now known as Catalonia, and later the Romans expanded the local wine culture all across Catalonia and Hispania (the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula). The regions of Priorat, Montsant, and Penedes all have long winemaking traditions and are known for producing high-quality wines.

This area guide will help you learn about some of the key wine regions of Catalonia, their geography, soil and especially their fantastic wines, a few of which you can enjoy as part of this month’s collection of wines (featured at bottom of this page and in the Wines page).

About Catalonia

Catalonia (Catalunya in the local Catalan) is a triangle-shaped Autonomous Community situated at the most northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the east and France to the north, with Spain to the west and south. Beautiful, vibrant, and cosmopolitan Barcelona is the region’s capital, and visiting the local wineries is a must if you happen to visit to this incredible city.