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Spanish Wine
Wine cellar, Valencia
KRZYSZTOF DYDYNSKI
Despite Spain having the largest area (1.2 million hectares and growing)
of wine cultivation in the world, it's only recently that the rest of the
world has given Spanish wines the recognition that Spaniards feel they
deserve. From the distinguished reds of La Rioja to the fortified wines and
sherries of the south, Spain's wine is one of the most accessible of all Span-
ish pleasures.
The Marks of Quality
Spanish wine is subject to a complicated system of wine classification with a range
of designations marked on the bottle. Although there are lesser varieties, if a recog-
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