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SPAIN’S INDIGENOUS WHITES

Quietly, almost stealthily, Spain is transforming itself into a destination for white wines. The country’s reputation may be solidly for reds, and specifically Tempranillo in its various forms. In terms of volume, though, Airén is still the most widely planted . This is explained by the fact that it produces wines ideal for distillation. It’s relatively anonymous, though, and needs careful management

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