Spain Aging Requirement Flashcards
What is the minimum aging period for Noble DOP wines?
18 months in a cask (<600 L) or bottle.
What is the minimum aging period for Añejo DOP wines?
24 months in a cask (<600 L) or bottle.
What is the minimum aging period for Viejo DOP wines?
36 months with marked oxidative character.
What is the minimum total aging for Crianza white/rosado wines?
18 months, with a minimum of 6 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum total aging for Reserva white/rosado wines?
24 months, with a minimum of 6 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum total aging for Gran Reserva white/rosado wines?
48 months, with a minimum of 6 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum total aging for Crianza red wines?
24 months, with a minimum of 6 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum total aging for Reserva red wines?
36 months, with a minimum of 12 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum total aging for Gran Reserva red wines?
60 months, with a minimum of 18 months oak aging (<330 L).
What is the minimum lees aging for Vino Espumoso de Calidad?
15 months.
What is the minimum lees aging for Vino Espumoso de Calidad Reserva?
24 months.
What is the minimum lees aging for Vino Espumoso de Calidad Gran Añada?
36 months.
What is the total aging for Crianza white/rosado wines?
18 months with 6 months oak aging and the remainder in bottle, oak, or stainless steel.
What is the total aging for Reserva white/rosado wines?
24 months with 6 months oak aging and the remainder in bottle or oak.
What is the total aging for Gran Reserva white/rosado wines?
48 months with 6 months oak aging and the remainder in bottle or oak.
What is the minimum oak aging for Roble/Barrica wines?
3 months in casks ≤600 L.
What is the minimum oak aging for Crianza red wines?
12 months.
What is the minimum oak aging for Reserva red wines?
12 months.
What is the minimum oak aging for Gran Reserva red wines?
24 months.
