| Valencia is famous for its wine production; many | | | | When looking for a sweet red wine you might try |
| of its wines are exported overseas for use in | | | | a merlot, or a cabernet sauvignon, both of which |
| restaurants, or for personal use. Valencia's | | | | a delightful sweet red wine varieties. If looking for |
| weather climate and soil consistencies form the | | | | a dry white wine, you might try a Pinot Noir, or |
| perfect conditions for wine production. | | | | Sauvignon Blanc and if looking for a dry red wine |
| Wine is a delicacy to be served with meals and on | | | | you might try a Shiraz. |
| special occasions. Valencia is well known for its | | | | All wines should be chilled either in a fridge, or |
| fiestas and celebrations throughout the year, so | | | | bucket of ice, prior to drinking, as this allows you |
| wine is often a part Valencia's lifestyle. | | | | to derive the most benefit from the wines |
| Knowing which type of wine to select with your | | | | flavors and experience. Also, most consumable |
| meal, or to give as a present is important, as you | | | | wines are designed to be drunk within a few |
| will want to compliment your dinner with the right | | | | years from being made, so if you are buying wine |
| wine, or surprise your guest with a wine that suits | | | | for your cellar, keep this in mind. |
| their tastes. | | | | Well, now that you know a little bit more about |
| Essentially, there are types of wine and all of | | | | wines, you can enjoy Valencia's wines by making |
| some of these are more suitable to certain types | | | | the right choices. Valencia wines can be sampled in |
| of foods than others. White wines usually go well | | | | its many restaurants and also at the Spanish Wine |
| with white meat dishes, such as fish and chicken, | | | | Festival, known as the 'La Rioja Wine Festival'. |
| while red wines traditionally go with red meat and | | | | The 'La Rioja Wine Festival' Wine Festival is a |
| pasta dishes. | | | | celebration of Spanish wines and, during this time, |
| Generally, there are sweet and dry wines, which | | | | there are events and wine tasting, dinners and |
| can be found in both white and red wine varieties. | | | | lots of merriment. Valencia also holds many |
| If you are looking for a sweet white wine you | | | | fiestas throughout the year, which feature food |
| might choose a Riesling. Leaving the grapes on the | | | | and wine, such as the 'La Tomatina' Fiesta and the |
| grape vines for a longer period of time makes | | | | 'Fiesta Fallas de San Jose'. |
| sweet wines. | | | | |