Valencia spans coastal and inland subzones, producing aromatic whites, Moscatel wines and warm Mediterranean reds.
Location
Region
Valencian Community
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
Aromatic white wines, Mediterranean reds
Varieties
Notable grapes
Moscatel de Alejandría, Merseguera, Verdil
Identity and character
What defines Valencia?
Valencia spans coastal and inland subzones, producing aromatic whites, Moscatel wines and warm Mediterranean reds.
Growing conditions
Climate
Mediterranean, ranging from humid coastal zones to dry and elevated inland vineyards.
Place and soils
Landscape
Coastal plains, limestone hills and high inland plateaus.
Wine categories
Characteristic wine styles
- Aromatic white wines
- Mediterranean reds
- Moscatel wines
- Rosé wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Moscatel de Alejandría
- Merseguera
- Verdil
- Monastrell
- Garnacha Tintorera
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Paella
- Grilled meats
- Rice dishes
- Salted fish
- Desserts