Wines of Rioja, Spain
In Rioja, aging wine traced back to the late 1700s, a practice inspired by Bordeaux region of France. Although at the time larger barrels were used. By the mid 1800s, Rioja wine landscape experienced major growth as result...
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Spainish wine Aging Classification: Vino Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Aging wine as been in practice for centuries, it can be done while wine is in the Oak barrels and in bottles. Wine picks up more flavors while aging in oak; then develops further in the bottle improving...
Classic Pairings: Lamb chops with Ribera Del Duero Reserva, Spain
Many believe wine making is done mostly while grapes were still on the vines. How grapes taste all depends on the land, soil, water and weather they are grown on, each region in the world possesses flavor profile...
Wines of Spain
Spain… the name itself heightens the senses. Rich in traditions, culture, wine and food, Spain has the history that impacted so many countries worldwide. With the most land plated with grape vines, Spain tops out at third place...
