Spain is a country located in the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Bay of Biscay to the north. With a long history of winemaking, Spain is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world.
Wine production in Spain dates back to the Phoenicians, who introduced the first vines to the country in the 8th century BC. The Romans then expanded the vineyards and developed the winemaking industry. During the Middle Ages, the Moors brought new grape varieties and winemaking techniques to the region. In the 16th century, Spanish wines were exported to the rest of Europe, and the country became one of the most important wine-producing countries in the world.