Climate & Terroir
Spain’s climate ranges from Atlantic cool and wet in the northwest to Mediterranean warmth on the east coast and hot, dry continental conditions inland. Many vineyards sit at high elevations, moderating temperatures and preserving acidity. Soils are diverse—limestone, clay, slate, granite and albariza chalk in Jerez—producing distinct regional characters. Low rainfall and high sun exposure stress vines, often prompting deep-rooting old vines and selective irrigation in warmer zones.