A Wine Lover’s Guide to Valencia, Valencia, Spain

As a wine region, Valencia doesn’t seem to get talked about very much – which is a shame as it’s home to some of Spain’s best-value wines. On the southeast coast and known as the city where the sun shines for around 300 days per year, Valencia gets pretty warm – so coastal breezes and higher altitudes are important when it comes to vineyards. The favourable climate means that organic viticulture is also widely practised. Red wines made from Monastrell and Bobal are big business here, but refreshing whites (which are perhaps the ones you want on a warm day) are becoming increasingly popular – look out for those made from grapes like Merseguera and Moscatel.

Red wines made from Monastrell and Bobal are big business here, but refreshing whites (which are perhaps the ones you want on a warm day) are becoming increasingly popular – look out for those made from grapes like Merseguera and Moscatel.

In the city of Valencia, however, you’ll of course find wines not just from the surrounding region but from the whole of Spain. Prices are generally reasonable (well, relative to northern Europe) so a visit to Valencia is a good opportunity to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of Spanish wines in general. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).