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Spain is the second largest producer of wine in the world, the largest being France and the third Italy. The best known Spanish wine is probably Sherry, which is produced in Jerez. The country’s three most important red wine regions are Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Penedes. In Rioja, the law permits the use of four red grape varieties. Tempranillo is the primary grape used, followed by Garnacha (also known as Grenache), Graciano and Mazuelo. The latter two are excellent but difficult to grow varieties. Crianza wines are those that have been aged for two years, Reservas are aged three years, and Gran Reservas (also known as Reserva Especial) are aged at least five years. Ribera del Duero lacks the long history of Rioja and was recognized as an official wine region in 1982. Penedes produces both red and white wines. The largest Spanish wine brand name, Torres, is a major producer there. Quality Until about 25 years ago, Spanish red wines were generally of mediocre quality. Many were aged too long in wood, overpowering their freshness and fruit character. However, quality has risen to the point that they compete successfully in the international market. Very high quality Spanish wines have recently become “trendy” in some circles. Wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. has identified the following as Spain's greatest estates: Artadi, Clos Erasmus, Alvardo Palacios, Tinto Pesquera, Dominio de Pingus, and Bodega Vega Sicilia. Mas La Plana 1970 (then known as 'Gran Coronas Black Label') received first place in the important Cabernet blend category of the Wine Olympics. Wine regions Spain's major wine producing areas are: Almansa Calatayud Cariñena Jerez Jumilla La Mancha Rias Baixas Ribera del Duero Rioja Toro Utiel-Requena Valencia Gifts2Drink provide a high quality Spanish wine gifts service offering unique and stylish Wine to buy with unique gift packaging that our customers can rely on to impress every time. We are the UK's top supplier of Spanish wine gifts and we specialise in Wine. We have over 500 unique gift ideas available only online from Gifts2Drink. "...We have built a long lasting reputation with our customers for providing a high quality Spanish wine gifts service every time with a personal touch..." We pride ourselves on our personal and reliable luxury gift service. Because we use our own professional florists to create each and every Wine gift that you buy, we can guarantee the very best value gifts on the internet! Gifts2Drink have built a long lasting reputation with our customers for providing a high quality service with a personal touch, to suit every budget. We can deliver your Spanish wine gifts to anywhere in Europe within 5 days and anywhere within the mainland UK on the next working day. |
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