Andalucía, located in southern Spain, is a historically significant wine region known for its diverse and distinctive wines. The area benefits from a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, ideal for viticulture.
It is most famous for its fortified wines, particularly Sherry (Jerez), produced in the Jerez de la Frontera area. Sherry is known for its unique styles, including Fino, Amontillado, and Oloroso, which offer a range of flavours from dry and crisp to rich and nutty. It also produces notable sweet wines, such as those from the Pedro Ximénez grape.
Historically, Andalucía’s winemaking tradition dates back to ancient times, with a strong influence from the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors.