This episode kicks off Spain - explicitly linking Spain’s historical, climatic, viticultural, regulatory and commercial factors to wine style, quality and price. All national ageing categories, PDO structures and vineyard management practices are articulated with clear cause-and-effect logic, explaining both Spain’s reputation for value and the limits this places on perceived quality and pricing in global markets.

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