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The Ten Best White Wines of Spain
The wine was first produced during the Neolithic period, according to archaeological evidence found in the Zagros Mountains in the region now occupied by Georgia, Armenia and Iran.
Once in Egypt, Greece and Rome, was worshiped Dionysus or Bacchus (god of wine) and the Bible refers to wine in several passages, among others which recounts the last supper of Jesus, who offered a glass of wine to his disciples representing his blood.
We know that in China 4,000 years ago, already knew the fermentation of grapes, and in Egypt in the fourteenth century a. C., known as viticulture. Julius Caesar was a great lover of wine and introduced throughout the Roman world.
“The wine owes its further development to the spread of Christianity, as the wine to the celebration of mass.”
The monasteries, with their methods of preparation and extraction, were the forerunners of viticulture and winemaking, leaving footprints as clear as wine priory from the word prior.
Desede then it has rained a lot. Perfection have been dramatically production systems and all business was born around.
This is a list of the 10 best Spanish white wines, made by Juan Fernández Cuesta on ABC, taking as a principle value, after the end of twenty wine tasting:
Adega do MOUCHE
Bodega Francisco García Pérez (2009). Variety: treixadura. Source: D.O. Ribeiro. Density and freshness, elegance and power. Great wine, time to grow. Approx.: 15-20 euros.
ALTER ENSO
Magellan Cellars (2009). Main Variety: Verdejo. Origin: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. Stunning floral and fruity aromas. Maturity and distinction. Sufficient volume. Approx.: 30 euros.
SORTED AS
Bodega Rafael Palacios (2009). Variety: godello. Source: D.O. Valdeorras. In this vintage reaches a higher level. Live big, huge, elegant. Another very personal creation. Approx.: 25-30 euros.
AUZELLS
Cusiné Thomas Winery (2009). Source: D.O. Costers del Segre. Cluster of grapes (principal, Macabeo), holding a French wine that you enjoy when you try it. Approx.: 10-12 euros.
Edetària
Bodegas Edetària (2009). Source: D.O. Terra Alta. Superb wine. Immense. Distinction. Preparation striking white grenache with a touch of Maccabees. Approx.: 15-20 euros.
Fefiñanes III YEAR
Bodega Fefiñanes Palace (2007). Variety: Albariño. Source: D.O Rias Baixas. Albariño capitalized. Delicacy, perfect acidity, sweetness, texture. Approx.: 25-30 euros.
NAIADES
Bodegas Naia (2008). Variety: Verdejo. Source: D.O. Rueda. Large, long, great quality, floral hints. Strong message of finesse and freshness. Approx.: 20-25 euros.
OSSIAN
Wines & Vines Winery Ossian. (2009). Variety: Verdejo. Origin: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. Simplicity is a virtue. Excellent old vines and grapes. Outstanding. Approx.: 18 euros.
SAN CLODIO
Bodega San Clodius (2010). Main Range: treixadura. Source: D.O. Ribeiro. Finesse and freshness. Perfume, flowers, white fruits and volume. Perfect combination. Approx.: 10 euros.
Talei
Castell D’Encus Bodega (2009). Varieties: sauvignon blanc and semillon. Source: D.O. Costers del Segre. Pure Freshness and tight acidity. Sensational. Approx.: 18 euros.
Avoid Excessive Alcohol to Stay Healthy
The year-end festivities mark the start of the holiday period brought about many changes in the routine itself of the months in which we work. Increase out to eat out, it roasts and festivals, often accompanied by an occasional drink.
Unfortunately, alcohol has become one of the protagonists of our celebrations, even when we know the risks of excessive alcohol consumption causes. Not only limited to a nasty hangover. We can also suffer from inflammation of the pancreas, headaches, liver and gastric disorders, not to mention traffic accidents.
Thus, the better to avoid problems is to not drink, but if you do, please follow these simple and healthy tips.
• Remember that drinking is an accompaniment to food, not vice versa.
• Do not mix alcohol with caffeinated drinks because the stimulating effects of these relaxants override the alcohol and increase their impact, although less noticeable at first.
• No abuse of alcohol combined with carbonated drinks. Radicals carbonated soft drinks with bubbles allow the alcohol more easily cross the blood brain barrier, causing the toxic effect of the drink faster and accused.