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These wines range from about 15% to 17% alcohol and the aging process is quite complex, differing from traditional wines. Jerez:įamous for fortified wines such as Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, and Oloroso (from lightest to darkest). The white wines from this region are typically dry and crisp and go perfectly with seafood. The grape varietal Albariño accounts for 90% of total production, which when paired with pulpo a la gallega (Galician Octopus) forces you to close your eyes and moan. The area boasts about its extremely slow fermentation process that better extracts aromas from Garnacha and other grapes. If rosé is your thing, then look no further than the region of Navarra. Ribera´s slightly more famous brother La Rioja typically has a fuller body and more intensity, which takes more time to calm down. As far as red wine goes, these subtle flavors and medium body are as good as it gets. Wines from this region must be composed of at least 70% tempranillo. I have extensively travelled these regions and here are my picks of the four best kinds of wine to try in Spain: Ribera del Duero: There is a governing body with strict quality control called denominación de origen (designation of origin, or D.O. Unlike in The United States, wines from Spain are not separated by grape varietal, but by region.
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Spain is blessed with numerous regions whose climates lend themselves to complex and full wine flavors. If you enjoy wine and socializing, drinking wine will truly be the easiest way to learn Spanish! If you meet someone from a specific region, mentioning a wine you enjoy from their hometown can be a great way to impress and connect. There is good wine nearly everywhere in Spain. Study Spanish wines and you will have a great topic to talk about and definitely have fun while finding new ways to improve your Spanish. This, I don't really believe, but I do think that a glass of wine can start a conversation and that knowing some Spanish wine vocabulary can definitely help. Some people say that they speak a language better after they have had a drink.