Sunday, April 4, 2010

Spanish Aging Rules

In Rioja, Navarra, and Ribera del Duero they have the same aging requirements, everywhere else, the times are 6 months less. All times are MINIMUM



Vino Joven or Roble
less than 6 months in wood. can mean no wood at all.

Crianza 'aged'
1 year in oak, 1 year in a bottle

Reserva
1 year oak, 2 years in the bottle

Grand Reserva
2 year oak, and 3 years bottle

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