Delicacies of Spain - Wine

Wines of SpainBarameda, very pale, with 15 to 17 percent A.B.V.
With out doubt the wines of Spain are worldThe Montilla-Morilles denominacion come from the
class, although only a few names are recognizedneighbouring province of Cordoba, and like Jerez
internationally. Like France with it's "Institut Nationalare dry, fragrant, and have a high A.B.V. content.
des Appellations d Origine" Spain has an officialIn the Aragon region the Denominacions de Origin
organization "I.N.D.O." which classifies it's nationalare Campo de Borja, Carinena, and
wines and guarantees that only wines fromSomontano.The wines of this area are dark red,
specific regions are given the regions name.with a high A.B.V. content, they have a powerful
There are currently 30 areas with "Denominacionflavour, and a very concentrated aroma. They
de Origin".are Ideal with strong flavoured and spicy dishes.
In Andalucia you will find the followingDenominacions de Origin for the La Mancha region
Jerez Sherryinclude the famous Valdepenas, Mentrida, Mancha,
Sherry is one of Spain's best known wines andand Almansa. The wines of this region are all good
they are the product of a a unique manner, it isquality, with little acidity, the light dry reds and
not the wine from a particular growing season aswhites are usually drunk young, with an A.B.V.
with a normal "vintage" wine, but is a blending ofcontent of 11 to 13 percent.
the results of different years production.The Castile region has three denominacions,
The wines are aged in oak barrels, and haveRibera del Duro and Rueda, and Toro and is
differences which are organized in to ten groups,known for its reds with 13 to 17 percent A.B.V.,
Finopale yellow colored and clear, dry,light andthe price of these wines tend to be high, due to
fragrant 15 to 17 percent A.B.V. ( Alcohol bythe limited production
Volume)On the East coast can be found the
Amontilladodenominacions of Alicante, Valencia, Jumila,
Darker yellow colored than Fino, 16 to 18 percentUtiel-Requena, and Yecia which cover a wide
A.B.V.range of wines.
OlorosoThe wines from Alicante are reds and roses with
Dark Gold color with a powerful taste yet light, 1812 to 16 percent A.B.V. while typicaly from
to 20 percent A.B.V.Valencia they are generaly white, dry and crisp.
Palo Cortadoa step between Amontillado andThe wines from Jumila area around Mercia are
Olorosooak aged, and are deep red and high in A.B.V.
Rayapart Of the Oloroso group, but not asYecla had reds, and roses, with a lower A.B.V.
fragrant and weaker to the taste.content of 13 to 15 percent, that have a mild
Pedro Jimenezflavour.
A Sweet, fragrant wine.The Catalonia region of Spain produces fine
Moscatelreds,and whites in denominacions such as
Sweet wine,dark colored and very warm Flavour.Ampurdan-Costa Brava, Alelal, Costers del Segre,
CreamPenedes, Tarragona, Priorato,and Terra Alta.
Wine made by adding alcohol and grape juice thatNavarre has the denominacion Navarre, and the
has yet not started fermenting.area produces a red wine with an A.B.V. content
Coloraround the 14.5 percent mark.
A wine made by combining Concentrated grapeGalicia in the north of Spain has the denominacions
juice and fresh grape juiceRias Baixas, Ribeiro, and Valdeorras that produce
Manzanillawines both red and white, with a light taste and
A wine made in the town of Sanlucar delow A.B.V. content.