Truly Spanish Food, in America At least
Food has always been a vital part of Spanish culture and tradition. Families bond over food, and special occasions like weddings, birthdays, graduations and holidays is always dominated by food. Spanish heritage would include century-old recipes, created not only to please the appetite but to maintain the health of the body as well. According to [...]
Date: Thursday 12, 2009
Cava, an Exceptional Suitable Alternative to French Champagne.
Cava is a sparkling wine made in closely the same way as Champagne. Cava is an exceptionally suitable alternative to French champagne and …
Date: Saturday 13, 2008
Ribera del Duero
Among the most prestigious in Spain, the Regulating Council of Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero has worked towards the success of its wines on both a national and international scope.
Date: Wednesday 12, 2008
Uncorking the Truth about Spanish Wines
While the demand for wine has shown a general decline over the last few years throughout Europe, particularly in table wines, Spanish wines with Denominación de Origen (Designation of Origin) are showing steady growth, both in domestic and foriegn markets. To see why this has occured, we need to understand exactly what D.O. means [...]
Date: Wednesday 12, 2008
Spanish Wine, the Future in Wine.
There´s only one word to describe the growth and development within the Spanish wine sector in the last decade: incredible. Dramatic investments both publically and privately have been made, particularly over the last ten years, to improve the quality and reputation of Spanish wines internationally. Spain is now the 3rd largest wine-producing region in the [...]
Date: Monday 10, 2008
Sherry Wine, the Most International Spanish Wine.
According to the Greek geographer, Strabon, the Phoenicians were the ones to introduct the first vine into this region of the Iberian Peninsula. Soon after, consumers and investors alike began to take an interest in Jerez, like the many British families who directed a large part of their business to the region. Today, Jerez is [...]
Date: Monday 10, 2008
Denominacion de Origen
The Spanish system for wine classification that fits the requirments of the European Economic Community’s top-quality wine category. This “designation of origin” is similar to France’s APPELLATION D’ORIGINE CONTRÔLÉE. To qualify for Denominación de Origen (DO) status, wines must meet specific requirements including geographic areas where the grapes must be grown and the wines made, [...]
Date: Sunday 12, 2008
Wine Enthusiast´s Best Spanish Wines 2008
Wine Enthusiast´s Best Spanish Wines 2008 - Best Wines from Spain
With 96 points:
# Cirsion 2005 from Bodegas Roda (DOCa Rioja)
With 95 points:
# San roman 2004 from Maurodos (DO Toro)
With 94 points:
# Numanthia 2005 from Numanthia-Termes, S.L (DO Toro)
With 93 points:
# Lui Selection 2004 from Abelis Carthago (DO Toro)
# Vendimia Seleccionada 2004 from Amador Garcia (DOCa [...]
Date: Monday 14, 2008
Wine Spectator´s Best Spanish Wines - 2007
Wine Spectator´s Best Spanish Wines - Best Wines from Spain
WIth 96 points
La Edicion Limitada 2004 from Bodegas LAN (DOCa Rioja)
With 95 points:
# Torre Muga 2004 from Bodegas Muga (DOCa Rioja)
With 93 points:
# Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2004 from Pago de los Capellanes (DO Ribera del Duero)
With 92 points:
# As Sortes Val do Bibei 2005 [...]
Date: Wednesday 14, 2007
Spanish Wine Cellar 2008
This year’s events offer the opportunity to meet with over 60 wine companies, and for buyers and sellers to connect directly with the goal of importing new Spanish brands to the U.S. market. The Spanish Wine Cellar features companies representing over one-hundred wines from regions such as Bierzo, Penedés, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Rueda and [...]