The winemaking area of Penedès boasts the origins of famed Spanish sparkling wine Cava. The vineyards, directly southwest… of Barcelona, span from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea into the inland hills. The area has three distinct climatic zones: the hot, Mediterranean climate of the coastal plain, the warm climate of the inland valleys, and a more moderate climate in the hills. Consequently, this region can use a wide variety of grapes to produce a likewise wide variety of wine styles. The wh