The idea might have begun with grape farmers in Alicante, Spain, to unload a surplus in the early 1900s, reported Atlas Obscura. Grapes are a reasonably priced crop that tends to fare well ...

For some families, the ritual involves a simple but significant act: eating 12 grapes in the span of one minute. The custom, which dates back to 19th-century Spain, involves placing 12 grapes ...

The roots of the grape tradition trace back to Spain in 1909 when Alicante grape growers promoted eating twelve grapes as a way to mark the New Year and bring good fortune. Each grape symbolizes a ...

So why single out Spain? Nowhere else do I see such a concentration of thoughtful, talented and inventive winemakers from all parts of a country offering such a profusion of exceptional wines that ...

DOADE, Spain, Sept 20 (Reuters) - In Spain's northwestern corner, local winegrowers aided by Moldovan labourers carefully handpick indigo-hued grapes on terraced hills facing vertiginous drops to ...

(Thanks for the memories and enjoy your retirement, Rafa.) You can also add to this list lots of great wines. Spain’s best known for its earthy yet elegant red wines. But that’s just the start.

a family-owned estate in northern Spain, led us through a dark tunnel that was stacked with dusty, unlabeled bottles of natural wines. López told our group of nine how the ancient Romans had used ...

However, when visiting Spain, many travelers still opt for the familiar taste of French wines, overlooking the country’s diverse and exceptional offerings. I recently had an eye-opening ...

When it comes to lusty, bold red wines, Spain is one of our favorite countries. While Tempranillo is still the star there, we are seeing more high-end single varietal and blended wines made with ...