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Txacoli, have you tried it?
Posted by Ferran on 07 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: wine
If you don’t know what Txacoli is don’t worry, until a few months a go I also had no clue but thanks to some connoisseur friends I have been introduced to this fantastic drink. Txacoli is a type of sparkling white wine the proceeds from the Basque region. It is poured like sidra but has a much tastier and refreshing taste (in my opinion).
If you live in the United States you can now find three denominations of this wine from the Vizcaya, Gipúzcoa and the Alava regions. Most trendy restaurants especially in New York and San Francisco have caught on to this new craze and are going wild for this tasty treat.
If you haven’t tried it don’t be afraid of the name pronounced (chacoli), it is worth any embarrassment you may endure while trying to order it..
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Snooth, personalized wine selection Web Site
Posted by julia on 19 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: wine
If you are like me and love wine but are not a connoisseur and don’t know what wine to choose not to worry. I found this great website called Snooth that gives you different wine selections to choose from and compare. You can save your favourites and add any that are not on their list. They keep a list of your likes and are then able to give you recommendations.
The wines are reviewed by other members of this website and each wine is given an overall rating.
Madrid Wines
Posted by julia on 14 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: wine
Like everything Spain its wine is one of its treasures and Madrid being the capital of this great country is making sure that their wine labels are not only up to date but have the utmost quality since they are a representation of the entire nation.
The Vinos de Madrid website has great information regarding their wine label packaging so that you know what each brand means. For example; Reserva Black Label are wines that have been aged for at least two calendar years, six months of which need to be in wooden casks for white, rose and red wines, while the Gran Reserva Black Label indicates wines that have been aged for 36 months, in which one year of that the red wine is stored in oak casks and 6 months for white wine.
There you have it, visit their website to learn all about the different styles of wines and where to get them while in Spain.
more information vinosdemadrid
Women and Wine tours
Posted by julia on 27 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: cities to visit, wine
I found this great website titled Women & Wine, just my kind of place. They have a small community that caters to women and their love of travel, and of course great wine. They have a mini wine shopping area where you can buy anything dealing with wine.
But what does this have to do with Spain you ask? Well it seems they arrange wine tours all over the United States and Europe. All you need to do is let them know where you want to go, how many people in your party and they take it from there. Great idea if you don’t know where to start.
more information womenwine
Hotel El Prado a wine theme hotel
Posted by julia on 19 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: hotels, cities to visit, wine
What is a hotel in Spain without the mention of wine right? Well, as common as it sounds not until now has a hotel in Spain actually dedicated its entire theme to wine. the hotel El Prado, located about 200 meters from the Thyssen Musem is the first of its kind offering themed wine rooms.
The hotel is divided into different denominations of wine origins. The first floor is trickily dedicated to Andalucia, other themes are La Rioja and Jerez. If you are a wine connoisseur, there is no doubting where you will stay your next visit to Madrid.
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Spain is a big winner in the Ecological Biofach fair of 2007
Posted by julia on 26 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: wine
The Ecological Biofach fair of 2007 celebrated in Nüremberg Germany, offered an ecological international wine contest and guess what? Spain won 5 gold medals and 21 silver medals. A great accomplishment considering there where over 1,129 wines from 294 contestants proceeding from 13 countries. The judges represented 43 professionals in the wine sector.
A list of the winning wines has been presented by the ministry of agriculture, one of the big winners is the Bodegas Robles who brought home one of the gold medals for their. Pedro Ximénez BIO “Piedra Luenga”. Spain really knows their wines and now we know they know thier ecological wines.
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Make your own Sangria
Posted by julia on 22 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: Delicatessen, wine
Sangria, what can be said that has not been said before about this awesome typical Spanish drink. My favorite summer treat, a nice refreshing glass of sangria. Sitting down in an outdoor bar with friends and sipping a glass of sangria is probably one of the most enjoyable things one can do in Spain or anywhere else.. but in Spain it is a lot more fun.
How do you make sangria you many ask? There are many different ways you can make this treat. You just need the basic ingredients: wine and fruit the other compliments vary with each recepie. My fathers recepie is one of my favorites and it contains, red wine (a cheap bottle), a shot of , Cognac, sprite, orange juice and cut up fruit of your choice. In the beginning you will need to experiment until you get the right taste (its fun trying your mixtures until you get it right).
You can always just run to your nearest bar in Spain and order a glass or jar full of this red delicacy.
Dinastia Vivanco wine culture and more
Posted by julia on 13 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: cities to visit, wine
The Rioja part of Spain is very well known for its wine making processes and this is the place to come and visit if you want to learn more about the history and the tasting’s of wine. Dinastia Vivanco offers you a little of everything in this amazing complex. With four generations of wine making experience the Vivenco family welcomes you to get to know them and their passion.
You will be able to visit the wine museum which offers a collection of items the family has gathered through the years. This museum hopes to be an international resource for wine information, history, wine making processes and references. Dinastia Vivanco also offers a restaurant with a wood fire oven in which oak from wine casks are burnt as well as vine twigs rootstocks from the vineyard.
All this in an environment which is sure to relax and at the same time excite and delight you.
more information | dinastia vivanco
Wine Routes of Spain
Posted by julia on 07 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: Delicatessen, cities to visit, wine
Spain is the second largest producer of wine in the world and what is a trip to Spain without taking one of its wine routes? Each region of this country has its own specialty wines and each one brings with it different traditions and history.
There are several organized tours you can sign up for that will take you through several wine tours so you can experience the magic of this tasty art. You will be able to experience first hand the wine making process and of course taste the final product along with typical food of the region.
A wine tour is a must do when is Spain. It will be one of the most incredible adventures you will ever feel and taste.
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Enate, the first Spanish winery to be awarded an international certificate
Posted by julia on 16 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: wine
We all know Spain is known for its great wine and now Enate becomes the fifth Spanish company to be awarded the seal of honor. This award certifies that Enate is fully equipped to deliver the consumer a product that meets with all the compliances of the food safety regulations.
Enate is a winery from Huesca that offers a wide range of wine from its estate of the art facilities you can visit any time you like.
more information | winesfromspain