Spanish wine: interesting facts you don't know yet

  


The first time we went to a Spanish store to buy wine as a gift for friends, we were confused. All the names on the labels were incomprehensible, there was literally not a single familiar word. That is, in appearance we could distinguish the red wine from the white and pink, but further it was unclear.

Over time we certainly figured it out a bit, so here are a few facts to help you not get lost in the store.

Spain is the third largest wine producing country in the world. In first place, of course, is France, followed by Italy. That said, it is the red Spanish wines that are very respected in the world.

If you go to the relevant store, you will not find the usual division into sweet and dry wines. All Spanish wines are dry by default. But they are differentiated by age: the labels say Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva. 

Crianza are red wines that have been aged for two years, and Reserva for at least three years. Gran Reserva are wines that are produced only in good vintage years and are aged for 5 years and more.

DO or DOC (DOQ) labels

There's also the DO or DOC (DOQ) label, which means the wine is from a region with certified proof of quality and origin, such as La Rioja.

Speaking of Rioja. Rioja is probably the most famous wine region, where nature itself contributes to the cultivation of the best grapes. The most common grape variety is Tempranillo, which is most often found in stores. For a gift to friends, you can take something from Rioja and you can't go wrong.

There are also regional wines in Spain

For example, sherry is a fortified wine that is produced in southwestern Spain around the city of Jerez. Many people also know the sparkling wine Cava, produced in Catalonia.

Prices for wine start at 1 euro, but it will be more of a table wine. A good wine costs from 5 euros, and a great wine, perhaps, from 10.

Well, I can not tell you that there are a huge number of wineries in Spain and there are in every region. Many wineries also sell wine in their own store. So if you are driving through any village in Spain and suddenly you see a building with the sign Bodega: winery, look for the entrance to the store or the sign "venta al publico": sale to private individuals.

Not only will you be able to buy the best wine there, but you might be able to get a tour of the winery with the owner.

Hopefully, this basic knowledge will help you not be confused when choosing wine in Spain. If you have any favorite wines, post them in the comments. We would appreciate it.

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