Rosado
Rosé. It’s still a well-kept secret that Spain makes some of the best rosés in… Continue reading
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Rocios
Literally, “morning dew.” The name of the process of transferring Sherry between the criaderas. The… Continue reading
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Roble
Oak in Spanish. Despite Spain’s proximity to France, many Spanish producers age their wines in… Continue reading
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Reserva
A wine produced only in excellent years. Though national law stipulates that red reservas must… Continue reading
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Pago
The Spanish term for a single estate considered exceptional, roughly equal to a “Grand Cru”… Continue reading
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Método Tradicional
Spanish term denoting SPARKLING WINE made by the Champagne method (MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE). CAVA, by law,… Continue reading
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Lágrima (la-GREE-ma)
A Spanish term, literally, “tears.” Lágrima also refers to a wine made from free-run juice… Continue reading
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Gran Reserva
A BODEGA’s top wine, produced only in excellent years and then subject to lengthy AGING.… Continue reading
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Gradazione Alcoolica
Percentage of ALCOHOL BY VOLUME.
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Flor
Literally flower, a layer of yeast cells that forms naturally on top of manzanilla and… Continue reading
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Extra Seco
SPARKLING WINE that is not quite as dry as BRUT (SECO).
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En Rama
Literally, “in an unrefined state.” The name of fino or manzanilla Sherries drawn from barrels… Continue reading
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