WINE COUNTRY SPAIN: GREAT SPANISH RED WINES, SOME OF THEM WORLD-CLASS
Spain is one of the most important wine regions in the world and has no need to hide behind the other major European countries.
Some of the best-known grape varieties for Spanish white wine are:
AlbariñoOne of the most famous and appreciated white grape varieties in Spain. It is particularly successful in the Rías Baixas region. Albariño wines are fresh, aromatic and characterised by their citrus and stone fruit flavours.
VerdejoThe Verdejo grape is particularly widespread in the Rueda region and produces wines with lively acidity and flavours of green apple, citrus fruit, herbs and sometimes a slightly salty minerality.
Xarel-loThis grape variety, together with Macabeo and Parellada, is the basis of Cava. Xarel-lo wines often have a rich structure, a certain herbal flavour and a subtle minerality.
GodelloA grape variety that grows in Galicia and is becoming increasingly important. Godello wines are full-bodied, with flavours of peach, citrus fruit and a fine minerality.
THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPANISH WHITE WINE
- Vino del Pago: Wine from single vineyards
- D.O.Ca. (Denominación de Origen Calificada): Wine with a qualified designation of origin. Until now, only Rioja and the Priory achieved
- D.O.P. (Denominación de Origen Protegida)Wine with guaranteed designation of origin
- IG (Indicacion Geografica): Quality wine with a geographical designation of origin
- VT (Vino de la Tierra)Country wine without designation of origin
- VC (Vino Comarcal)Table wine with indication of origin
- Vino de MesaTable wines without indication of origin
QUALITY STAGES OF SPANISH WHITE WINE
Compared to other European wine-growing countries, Spanish wines are traditionally only released for sale when
they are ready to drink are.
In addition to their geographical origin, Spanish wines are also categorised by their
Expansion type and
Maturation classified in barriques.
- Vino de Autor: Top wines from the best vines
- Gran Reserva: 60 months minimum ageing in oak barrels and bottle
- ReservaMaturation for at least 3 years, 12 of which in oak barrels
- CrianzaDepending on the growing region, at least 6 or 12 months in oak barrels and a further year in the bottle
- Semicrianza, Barrica, RobleNo official designation, aged for 3 to 6 months in barrels
- Vino Joven, CosechaAgeing in steel tanks, these wines are drunk young
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