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Why do wine connoisseurs have a unique penchant for quality wines from Spain? The answer is simple – vino Español are a fusion of different flavors. Although French, Italian and South American wines are equally famous, wine enthusiasts from across the globe seem to favor fine wines from Spain because of their uniquity.

Spanish wines stand as a living heritage of the country and speak of the rich culture and history of this European country. So ancient are the wine production techniques of Spain that they have unwritten origins. Through the years, Spain has devoted large portions of land, over 2.9 million acres, for growing high quality wine grapes. Not to mention, the country lies between the 30th and 50th parallel of the globe which means it has the perfect climate and topography for cultivating the best varieties of wine grapes. The country also has a very festive culture where wine takes a central seat.

There are several varieties of vino Español produced by major Spanish wine regions. They are concocted from native wine grape varieties that include Tempranillo, Garnacha, Palomina, Albarino, Macabeo and Parellada. Each quality wine from Spain boasts of a unique experience.

One of the well-loved Spanish wine grape varieties is Tempranillo. This variety, often dubbed as Spain’s ‘noble grapes,’ produces a unique full-bodied red wine making it very popular in the haute cuisine world. The best thing about Tempranillo fine wines is that they can be drunk young, although the priciest ones are aged for years in oak barrels. Tempranillo is mostly grown in Rioja.

For wine aficionados looking for a full-bodied but not overly dry red wine, Garnacha-derived wines are great alternative. It has a fruity, sweet flavor that most people will fall in love with. However, Garnacha fine wines contain higher alcohol content than other red wine varieties. Contrastingly, Albarino makes varietal white wines which have a distinctive aroma. It is unusually light, highly acidic and may have a bitter taste. This variety of wine grape is mostly grown in Galicia, the northwestern region of Spain.

When comparing quality wines from Spain, you need to be particular with the wine’s label. Spanish fine wines are classified depending on the quality of their content and mixture. A wine bottle with DOCa label (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) is said to be the best of the Spanish wines. Next in rank are wines with DO label (Denominacion de Origen). Less superior wines may be labeled with VdIT (Vino de la tierra), VdM (Vino de mesa) or VC (Vino comarcal). These classifications simply reflect whether the wine meets the strict regulations of Spanish winery. However, this does not mean that wines classified as low-quality are not good. In fact, there are a lot of wine lovers who prefer some wines that fall in this category.

For fine dining restaurateurs and wine connoisseurs, the bodega tells so much about the quality of the wine. The flavor of genuine Spanish fine wines depends on the region where the grapes are grown. Furthermore, the age of the wine can easily be known by just checking the bottle – Gran Reserva means the wine is at least five years, Reserva is three years and Crianza is two years.

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