Special feature on wine producing regions: Spain
About Spanish Wine
Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southern Europe , and with its Mediterranean climate and abundant sunshine, it is an area well suited to grape cultivation. It has the largest area of grape cultivation in the world, and is the third largest wine producing country after Italy and France, making it one of the world's leading wine producing countries.
In addition to the red wines of Rioja and Cava from Catalonia, Jerez (Sherry) from Andalusia is also famous. In some regions, the temperature can exceed 40 degrees Celsius in summer due to the scorching sun, and the culture of taking a siesta (afternoon nap) was born to escape the heat.
Please try Spanish wine, which is packed with the blessings of the sun.
Spanish wine highlights
Spain has a Mediterranean climate in the east and south, and a continental climate in the central plateau, with plenty of sunshine and large temperature differences , making it an ideal climate for growing grapes.
2. Barrel-aged red wineSpanish wine is known for its deep red wine blessed by the sun, and is called by different names depending on the length of time it is aged in barrels.
3. Cava made using the Champagne methodThe sparkling wine "Cava", which is made in the same bottle using the same method as Champagne, is also famous, especially in Catalonia.
4. Advanced winemaking that makes the most of local varietiesIn the past, Spanish wine was associated with cheap table wine or industrial bulk wine, except in high-end wine-producing regions such as Rioja. However, in recent years, attention has been focused on forward-thinking producers who use local varieties to create high-quality wines .
A popular red wine made in Valencia, Spain, with hints of barrel aging. A complex aroma of gorgeous fruit with lavender and minerals. Rich fruitiness, vanilla flavor from the barrel, and minerality. All the elements are well balanced and in harmony.
Penedes White
・Product number: 48002
・Producer: Bartra family
(Catalonia, Spain)
・Foods that go well with it: Marinated octopus, chicken salad, seafood fritters, quiche, salted seafood, shrimp shumai, shrimp shinjo, vegetable tempura, etc.
This dry white wine is made in Penedès, a famous wine-producing region near Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is made using Sauvignon Blanc, and has a fruity flavor with a moderate sense of maturity. It is an organic wine that is fresh yet impactful, and goes well with dishes such as paella and sauteed chicken.
Solo Cava Brut Sparkling
・Product number: 71007
・Producer: Cotino family
(Valencia, Spain)
・Pairing foods: As an aperitif, tapas, pinchos, etc.
An easy-to-drink dry sparkling wine. This Cava is made using the same bottle-fermenting process as Champagne, and is made with Macabeo and Chardonnay for a refreshing finish. It has a fruity flavor reminiscent of green apples and pears, and is a straightforward taste that is delicious from the first sip.
Parido Sherry Type
・Product number: 38004
・Producer: Nevado family
(Andalusia, Spain)
・Food that goes well with it: Tapas such as olives, seafood fritters, prosciutto, hard cheese, Japanese food, etc.
A dry sherry-type wine. Because the moisture is removed during the 5-year barrel aging, the alcohol content is high, at over 15%, even without added alcohol. As the name Pale (pale) suggests, it is characterized by its straw-like golden color and sharp, clean, dry taste.
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