Verdicchio vs Vermentino
Characteristics Verdicchio Vermentino Hue Pale lemon to straw Pale lemon to straw Color White White Aromas Citrus, green apple, oily, almond Citrus, green apple, white blossom, mineral Sweetness Dry to off-dry Dry to off-dry Acid Medium plus to high Medium Plus Alcohol (%) 12-13% 12-13% Body Light to medium Light to medium minus Intensity Medium […]
Rioja Alavesa: Quick Guide
Rioja Alavesa is the smallest of Rioja’s 3 wine-producing regions. Its primary variety is Tempranillo. Rioja Alavesa has 21% of Rioja vineyards. Where Is Rioja Alavesa? Rioja Alavesa sits in the northernmost part of the Rioja DOCa, but isn’t actually part of La Rioja. Instead, Rioja Alavea is part of Pais Vasco. Rioja Alavesa Geography […]
Rioja Wine Taste: Quick Guide
Red Rioja Wine Tasting Notes Red Rioja Wine Style Aromas Flavors Joven Fresh berries, floral notes Red fruit, lively acidity Crianza Cherry, vanilla, spice Ripe fruit, subtle oak Reserva Dark fruits, tobacco Structured, leather, oak influence Gran Reserva Dried fruit, cedar, earth Complex, full-bodied, aging potential Red Rioja wines are blends of different grapes, so […]
Rioja Reserva Aging Requirements
Rioja Reserva Aging Requirements Rioja Reserva Aging Requirements Wine Type Oak Aging Bottle Aging Total Aging Red Rioja Reserva 12 months 6 months 36 months White Rioja Reserva 6 months No specific requirement 24 months Rosé Rioja Reserva 6 months No specific requirement 24 months Rioja Reserva Pronunciation: ree-oh-ha reh-serve-ah All Rioja Reserva wines are […]
Rioja Gran Reserva: Quick Guide
Rioja Gran Reserva Pronunciation: ree-oh-ha grahn reh-serve-ah Rioja Gran Reserva wines spend at least 5 years aging. Red wines age 2 years in oak barrel and 2 in bottle. White and rose age 6 months in barrel, 4 years total. What Is Rioja Gran Reserva? If you see “Rioja Gran Reserva” on a wine bottle […]
Rioja Reserva: Quick Guide
Rioja Reserva Pronunciation: ree-oh-ha reh-serve-ah Rioja Reserva wines are oak aged. Red wines age 1 year in barrel, 6 months in bottle (3 years total). White and rose age 6 months in barrel, 2 years total. What Is Rioja Reserva? If you see “Rioja Reserva” on a wine bottle it means the wine was produced […]
Rioja Crianza: Quick Guide
Rioja Crianza Pronunciation: ree-oh-ha cree-ahn-sa Rioja Crianza wines spend at least 2 years aging. Red wines age 1 year in oak barrel. White and rose age 6 months in barrel, two years total. What Is Rioja Crianza? If you see “Rioja Crianza” on a wine bottle it means the wine was produced in the Rioja […]
Joven Wine: What Is It?
Joven Pronunciation: hove-in Joven wine is a Spanish wine classification used in Rioja. Joven means “young” in Spanish. These are wines made to be released for sale quickly with bright, fresh flavors. What’s Joven Wine Made From? Joven wines can be blends or single-varietal wines. Most joven red wines will have Tempranillo grapes, the classic […]
Verdicchio vs Verdejo
Comparing Verdicchio vs Verdejo makes sense, after all, they sound similar, and they do even share some similar qualities. Verdicchio and Verdejo are both light to medium bodied with citrus and green apple. Verdicchio has an oily and almond note. Verdejo has an herbal note. Both are medium alcohol. Here’s what you need to know […]
Vermentino vs Fiano
Characteristics Fiano Vermentino Hue Pale lemon to gold Pale lemon to straw Color White White Aromas Citrus, melon, honey, mineral, pear Citrus, green apple, white blossom, mineral Sweetness Dry to off-dry Dry to off-dry Acid Medium Medium Plus Alcohol (%) 12-13% 12-13% Body Light to medium Light to medium minus Intensity Medium Medium Key Growing […]