Wine & Gastronomy in Spain

   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 vint...

Visiting Spain's wine regions is a dream for every wine lover. Stunningly exquisite vineyards, warm and sunny weather, charming mountain slopes, and good food - all this awaits you Spain. More precisely, in Catalonia, a vibrant wine region. Although the Catalan grape harvest is not always as good as that of its neighbor France, Spanish vineyards have been famous for their wine tastings since the 19th century, right after only regional producers mastered the art. At the same time, the production of the now world-famous Cava wines began thanks to the Catalan Don José Reventos, owner of the Codornio winery. In the early 1870s he successfully invented a method of production of sparkling wines, imitating the French Champagne. "Codornio remains one of the most famous and popular wineries in Spain, but in fact there are many more companies around Barcelona. Various vineyard and cellar tours are organized where you can taste all the famous wines in tastings. Reds, whites, sparkling: w...