Condado de Huelva, Wine appellation in southwestern Andalusia, Spain
Condado de Huelva is a wine region in southwestern Andalusia with winemaking estates spread across multiple municipalities. The area is known for producing white wines that are marketed under controlled designation of origin standards.
Winemaking in this region can be traced back to the 14th century and was refined over subsequent centuries. The region received its protected origin designation status in 1963.
Local wineries work according to traditional methods and focus on white wines made from the native Zalema grape. This variety has shaped the region's identity and winemaking craft for generations.
Visitors can explore wineries in various towns across the region, with the best time typically outside the extreme summer heat. Planning ahead helps to coordinate opening times and tours.
These wines were historically known as Wines of the Discovery of America because they were exported to the New World. The name reflects the role these wines played in maritime history during Spanish expansion.
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