Albarino Wine

If you think Spain, bullfights, paella and flamenco without doubt in mind. Rioja can also feature out your list and rightly so, because it contributes to a large share of exports of Spanish wines and is almost certainly one of, if not the most famous wine from leaving the country. However Rioja is not the only wine that Spain produced by an effort of imagination. Take time to discover the diversity of superb wines from Spain - you're sure to be a real treat!

Legendary Rioja

Rioja is named after the region where it is grown and is made predominantly from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It produces a very fruity wine red, caramel, oak, and often flavors. It is a great match for rich red meat like lamb. It is probably worth remembering, however, that because of its reputation, Rioja often high prices which means that while you will receive a bottle of good taste of Spanish wine, you will not necessarily get greater value for money in the world.

Value regions

If the value of money is your thing, you might want to look Navarre, the neighboring region of Rioja. It produces a great tasting Spanish wines, like those emerging from Rioja, but without the price tag. Also in the North Priory, who did great things with some of the international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, and Tempranillo and Grenache. Look Riax Baixas and Rueda for some delicious dry whites, Albarino and Verdejo including, and Sauvignon Blanc. In central and southern Spain, try the areas of La Mancha, Jumilla and Yecla for a selection of fruity and dry white Spanish. The South is, of course, famous for producing sherry.

Grapes

There are a large number of grapes grown in Spain, including many international varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Besides these, you also come across an exciting range of wines indigenous, including Albarino, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-Lo.

Jargon

Certain terms are used on Spanish wines to describe how the old wine and how long it was aged in oak barrels. They are also an indication of the quality of wine, so it's worth taking the time to learn what they mean. "Vino Juven" literally means young wine. It is bottled the year after it is grown and sold immediately. "Crianza" indicates that the wine has been aged for two years and has spent at least six months in barrels Oak (12 in Rioja) and is relatively easy to drink young wine. "Reserva" means the wine has been aged for three years and spent a minimum of one of those years in oak barrels. Finally, the "Gran Reserva" indicates that the wine has been cellared for five years with at least two in oak and is considered a high quality wine to maturity.