Spain

Question 1

Describe aging regimes: Crianza Corta/Sin Crianza, Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Answer 1

Crianza Corta/Sin Crianza: less oak than minimum without wood aging
Joven: new Beaujolais style
Vino de Crianza: 2 calendar years, minimum 6 months barrel, whites 1 calendar year, 6 months barrel
Reserva: red 3 calendar years, 1 year barrel, white 2 calendar years, 6 months barrel
Gran Reserva: red 5 calendar years, 2 years barrel, white/rosado 4 calendar, 6 months barrel
Gran