Grandes Pagos de España vs Vino de Pago - What's The Difference?

Grandes Pagos de España Vineyard

What is Grandes Pagos de España and how is it different from Vino de Pago?

Grandes Pagos de España and Vino de Pago are both synonymous with the best wines from Spain, but one is a membership association with very strict qualifications and one is an official quality designation granted by the Spanish government.  Learn which is which, how they evolved and whether there's overlap from Master Sommelier David Glancy in the video below.  David is one of only a handful of Grandes Pagos de España Educators world-wide. 

Learn More in the Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop

You can learn even more at San Francisco Wine School's 2-day Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop where we'll taste wines from all 34 members' renowned single estate vineyards in the largest collection ever brought together under one roof.  We'll explore Spain's greatest terroir and most important regions through its history, science, geography, language and people. 


Reading next

Secret Wine Bar at San Francisco Wine School | Press Release | Wine Bar in San Francisco