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12 Jun 2015

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Spanish Sparkling Wine vs French Champagne

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 12/06/2015

Every champagne is a sparkling wine but not every sparkling wine is a Champagne. The main difference lies on the Protected Designation of Origin.

The term Champagne is set for a Protected Designation of Origin and the production according to the Champenoise technique used in French Champagne region. Only sparkling wines artisanal created in the same region and following the regulations for the aforementioned Designation of Origin can be named under the Champagne term. This wine region produces many of the best sparkling wines in the world. Read more

12 Jun 2015

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The quality of Spanish Wine

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 12/06/2015

Wine
stirs the spring, happiness
bursts through the earth like a plant,
walls crumble,
and rocky cliffs,
chasms close,
as song is born.
(P. Neruda)

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02 Jun 2015

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La calidad del vino español

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 02/06/2015

El vino
mueve la primavera,
crece como una planta la alegría,
caen muros,
peñascos,
se cierran los abismos,
nace el canto.

(P. Neruda) Read more

27 May 2015

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Sweet Wines

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 27/05/2015

Sweet wines are those ones that are naturally sweet due to the sugar abundance in their grape-juices, as the yeast has not enough capacity to process the entire sugar quantity.

Sweet wines are classified in two main groups: Read more

27 May 2015

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Vino espumoso español vs Champagne francés

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 27/05/2015

Todo champagne es vino espumoso y, sin embargo, no todo vino espumoso es Champagne. La diferencia fundamental reside en la Denominación de Origen.

El término Champagne se refiere a una denominación de origen controlada, elaborado conforme al método champenoise en la región de Champaña, en Francia. Solamente los vinos espumosos elaborados de forma tradicional en la región y que siguen las reglas de la mencionada denominación, pueden ser llamados champagne. Esta región vitícola produce algunos de los mejores vinos espumosos del mundo. Read more

26 May 2015

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Vinos dulces

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 26/05/2015

Los vinos dulces son aquellos que, debido a la elevada riqueza en azúcares de los mostos, permanecen dulces de forma natural, debido a que la levadura no tiene capacidad para transformar todo el azúcar existente.

Los vinos dulces podemos dividirlos dentro de dos grandes grupos: Read more

21 May 2015

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Fenavin 2015 es reencuentro con la verdad

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 21/05/2015

Fenavin 2015 cerró sus puertas. La que a día de hoy es la Feria Internacional dedicada al mundo del vino más importante de España ha concluido constituyéndose como un fantástico punto de encuentro entre productores e importadores del sector vinícola. Read more

14 May 2015

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Spain’s flavor

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 14/05/2015

Spain’s flavor is made out of roast suckling pig from Segovia, paella from Valencia, cheese from Zamora, Iberian ham from Guijuelo, black pudding from Burgos, prawns from Huelva, seafood from Galicia… and an endless number of delicacies.

Spain is famous for its rich and careful cuisine, every region stands out with a brilliant cookery. One of the most frequent questions of dinner guests is how to combine the table products with the appropriate wine, in order to boost and enjoy the ambrosia. Therefore, wine pairing always raises one of the biggest culinary discussions. Read more

14 May 2015

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Red wine in Spain

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 14/05/2015

Scientific research prove that a responsible red wine consumption is beneficial for humans as it fights the effects of mouth bacteria, improves the cognitive function, cleans the palate and reduces the risk level of growing some cancer types or heart diseases.

Red wine is rich in antioxidants such as resveratrol. The red wine path in the past was remarkable when it was used as a medication, antiseptic for wound recovery and digestion controller. Read more

13 May 2015

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El sabor de España

Sticky Post By ToroWine On 13/05/2015

El sabor de España se compone de cochinillo segoviano, paella valenciana, quesos zamoranos, jamón ibérico de Guijuelo, morcilla de Burgos, gambas de Huelva, marisco gallego… y un sinfín de delicias más.

España se caracteriza por su rica y cuidada gastronomía, sus diferentes regiones sobresalen por sus brillantes productos culinarios. Una de las preguntas más frecuentes que se plantean los comensales es cómo combinar los productos en la mesa con el vino adecuado, para potenciar y disfrutar del sabor de los manjares. Por ello, el maridaje suscita siempre uno de los mayores debates culinarios. Read more