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Spain has a huge variety of wine in many different prices, colors and varieties. We would strongly recommend any one interested in wine to invest in a book dedicated to Spanish wine as we have neither the expertise nor the space to describe this here.

Spain is probably best know for its strong oaky flavored Rioja wines, but there are many other areas in Spain producing excellent wine, often with unique grape varieties. These include the vastly underrated sherries (fino, oloroso, amontillado, palo cortado, manzanilla, etc.) from southern Spain, the powerful wines from Ribera del Duero (which include Spain's most famous red, Vega Sicilia), the unique white wines from Galicia (Albariños and Ribeiros), modern vineyards in Catalonia area (Penedés, Costers del Segre, Priorato, Montsant,...) which have produced some of Spain's most prized wines in addition to excellent cava (Spain's chamapagne). And this is only a short list of the growing number of areas producing wine.

There are many excellent wine shops in Madrid. We list only a very few.

Santmery Juan Alvarez Mendizabal 27 Metro: Ventura Rodríguez Zone: Argüelles Map: E5	A small but interesting selection with excellent prices. The owner offers good advice. There is a small bar at the back of the shop. Closed saturday afternoon.
Bodega de Los Reyes Calle de los Reyes 6 Metro: Noviciado Zone: Plaza de España Map: E5	A good selection at good prices, particularly of Rioja wines. You can arrange to have wine shipped abroad, but beware of the customs agents. They occasionally have wine tasting/course in their cellar. Open: 9.00 -14.00 / 17.00-21.00 Closed saturday afternoon.
Mantequerías Bravo Ayala 24 Metro: Serrano Zone: Salamanca Map: P98	An excellent selection of wine from all over Spain —for all budgets— and a large selection of Sherries. They also have some exclusive French wines and port. The shop also has a good choice of cheese, jamón, cured meats and other delicatessen items. Open: 10.00 -14.00 / 17.00-20.00 Closed saturday afternoon.
La Fuente San Bernardo 10 Metro: Noviciado Zone: Plaza de España Map: E5	A large choice of Spanish wines and liquor. Open: 9.30 -14.00 / 17.00-20.00
Cuenllas Ferraz 3 Metro: Ventura Rodríguez / Plaza de España Zone: Argüelles	Spanish, French, Italian and Californian wines, (including hard to find sherries). They also stock port and single malt whiskeys. Open: 9.00 -14.00 / 17.30-20.30 Closed saturday afternoon
Reserva y Cata Conde de Xiquena 13 Metro: Colón / Banco de España Zone: Chueca Map: K5	Years of experience in selling top Spanish and Portuguese wines guarantee the most complete Wine Portal on Spanish Wines on Internet.
Lavinia José Ortega y Gasset 16 Metro: Núñez de Balboa Zone: Salamanca Map: O97	One of the biggest wine shops in Europe. More than 1500 different wines, with prices for all budgets.
Casa Larreina Padilla 42 Metro: Núñez de Balboa Zone: Salamanca Map: P-96	Since 1924.
Madrueño Postigo de San Martín 3 Metro: Callao Zone: Sol Map: E-8	Since 1895. A traditional Madrilenian shop. Good selections, prices and offers.
La Bodega del Alcalde Paseo de la Castellana 34 / Serrano 61 Metro: Rubén Darío Zone: Castellana Map: N-95	At the ABC Shopping Centre. It's a small shop with a good selection of wine and varied prices.