| Aragon | Bierzo | Rioja | Ribera del Duero | Penedes | Rias Baixas | Priorato | Navarra | Jerez |

• Rugged mountainous zone of northeastern Spain, close to Penedes
• Distinctive slate-and-quartzite soil (locally called llicorella)
• Vineyards here are planted in steep terraces similar to those found in the Douro valley
• Known for robust reds (largely from Garnacha, Cariñena, and Tempranillo grapes) that are high in alcohol and tannins
• International varieties include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot