Overarching Labeling Laws for All of Spain

Question 1

What is the aging requirement for red wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Crianza?”

Answer 1

Minimum 2 years total with a minimum 6 months in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 2

What is the aging requirement for red wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Reserva?”

Answer 2

Minimum 3 years total with a minimum 1 year in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 3

What is the aging requirement for red wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Gran Reserva?”

Answer 3

Minimum 5 years total with a minimum 18 months in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 4

What is the aging requirement for white wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Crianza?”

Answer 4

Minimum 18 months total with a minimum 6 months in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 5

What is the aging requirement for white wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Reserva?”

Answer 5

Minimum 2 years total with a minimum 6 months in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 6

What is the aging requirement for white wines that are DO and DOCa if a wine is labeled “Gran Reserva?”

Answer 6

Minimum 4 years total with a minimum 6 months in oak.*

*Oak barrels must have a max capacity of 330 Liters

Question 7

Any DOP wine can use the following aging designation: Noble. What does this term mean?

Answer 7

Noble: min. 18 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle.

Question 8

Any DOP wine can use the following aging designation: Anejo. What does this term mean?

Answer 8

Añejo: min. 24 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle.

Question 9

Any DOP wine can use the following aging designation: Viejo. What does this term mean?

Answer 9

Viejo: min. 36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character.