From the green damp north to the arid south, Spain is the country with the most land under vine in the world. The country’s regional diversity is reflected in its wines which range from light, dry whites to rich, robust reds. Spain’s wine industry has benefited enormously from modern methods of winemaking, particularly since its induction into the European Union in 1986. At-A-Glance Wineries: 5,500 Area under vine: 1.2 million hectares Production volume per annum: 33 million hectoliters