Exploring five unique wineries in Spain

Spain has the largest grape-growing area in the world. As one of the Old World wine-producing countries, this wine-producing powerhouse with the spirit of bullfighting does not adhere to the old rules and regulations of the Old World, but instead constantly innovates and draws new nutrients, making it the most avant-garde wine-producing country in the Old World. However, now it's not just wine, even the wineries that produce wine are attracting attention for their unique designs. As winery designers who admire wineries from around the world, what we care most about are the famous wineries that produce high-quality wines.

Bega Sicilian winery

Bodegas Vega-Sicilia, located in the Ribera del Duero region of northern Spain, is the most famous winery in Spain. Founded in 1864, the winery produces the Unico series, which is not only the most expensive and well-known Spanish wine, but also comparable to top Bordeaux wines in the international auction market. It is one of the most esteemed wines in the world and is regarded as the "king of wines" in the Spanish wine industry. Its quality can even rival top Bordeaux wines. Over the past century, it has become the most renowned and expensive wine in Spain.

pingos

Dominio de Pingus is one of the most famous wineries in Spain, known as the "uncrowned king" of Spanish red wine. Located in the town of La Horra in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, it is less than 2 kilometers away from the renowned Vega Sicilia winery. The three-story building is located on the northwest corner of Quintanilla de Onésimo and was newly built in 2007. The first floor is a small cellar, the second floor facing the street is the office desk of the owner Peter Sisseck, and the inside is like a winemaking laboratory. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor, you can overlook the backyard and winemaking workshop.

Doris winery

Torres is the largest wine producer in Spain. In the long history of Spanish wine, Torres Winery is definitely a significant player. Many of their wines have become sought-after by wine enthusiasts around the world. The winery is located in Catalonia, in the northeastern part of Spain. The Torres family has been producing wine in this ancient town of Penedes since the 17th century and established Torres Winery in 1870. Today, Torres has become the largest wine producer in Spain and is almost synonymous with Spanish wine. Although the winery was established in 1870, the Torres family had been involved in the wine business in the local area since the 17th century. In recent years, Torres has also started collaborating with Chinese wineries.

Marquis of Rigel

If you're going to Rioja Alavesa, Marqués de Riscal Winery is definitely a classic not to be missed. Founded in the 19th century by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga, Marqués de Riscal Winery is now one of the top wineries in Spain. This is not only reflected in the winery's reverence for traditional winemaking techniques and far-sighted vision for the future, but also in its avant-garde perspective on architecture. Designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry, the "City of Wine" created for the winery takes inspiration from winding rivers and rolling waves, reflecting the daring spirit of Marqués de Riscal Winery that is not content with the status quo. The iconic buildings inside the winery are full of traditional Spanish elements, yet also have a sense of modern innovation, making them visually striking and unforgettable.
Catalonia, located in the northeast of Spain, is the main region for the popular sparkling wine Cava, and Freixenet Winery is a well-known winery in this region that specializes in producing Cava. Founded in 1861, the winery has had outstanding performance in the global sparkling wine market. If given the opportunity to visit the winery, they will warmly introduce the process of making sparkling wine and the traditional culture to visitors. Freixenet Winery is a family-owned company from Catalonia, Spain, with a history of 150 years, and it produces globally renowned wines, including the Black Label Cava and the Gold Label Cava.