Reserva: Difference between revisions
Created page with "'''Reserva''' is a legally defined ageing category in Spanish wine, applied to both red and white wines under the national wine regulations. It indicates a minimum period of maturation in barrel and bottle before release, distinguishing it from Crianza and Gran Reserva.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015 (entry: reserva). ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The Reserva cate..." |
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== Legal Requirements == | == Legal Requirements == | ||
According to Spanish law: | According to Spanish law: | ||
* Red Reserva wines must be aged for a minimum of three years, including at least one year in [[oak barrels]]. | |||
* White and rosado Reserva wines must be aged for at least two years, with a minimum of six months in oak.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019 (Spain—ageing categories overview). ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> | |||
These requirements represent the minimum standard; many producers choose to exceed them, particularly in prestigious appellations. | These requirements represent the minimum standard; many producers choose to exceed them, particularly in prestigious appellations. | ||
== Role in Spanish Winemaking == | == Role in Spanish Winemaking == | ||