Terra Alta, Spain

Vines are the main crop and source of wealth for this sparsely populated region with just 12,000 inhabitants in 12 villages. Traditionally, due to its geographical isolation, this area traditionally only made wine for local consumption and has only recently started to produce modern Mediterranean style wines. Aside from White Garnacha, almost all of the Garnacha variations can be found in Terra Alta with the exception of Garnacha Gris (or Roja) which is not even included among the authorized varieties.