While most of us have been caught up worrying about putting money into the EU, the Spanish wine industry has been highly effective in withdrawing it to fund investment. Developments in recent years have been phenomenal with EU cash helping to fund vineyard improvements and winery developments throughout the country.

The most successful producers never lose sight of their heritage and harness new techniques along with local custom. Muga is the classic example of this being committed to using only wooden barrels in the winery. The quality and distinction of their wines is profound.

Spain’s regional diversity is reflected in her wines, which range from light, dry whites in the cool Atlantic region of Galicia to more tannic, complex beasts from Ribera del Duero. Both the traditional and newer regions are represented on our list, and the quality throughout is superb.