Sub regions of Rias Baixas
Three subregions of Rioja
3 main grapes of Cava?
Ageing requirements for Cava?
NV: 9months
Reserva: 12 months
Gran Reserva: 30 months (can only be used for Vintage, Brut Nature, Extra Brut and Brut styles)
Ageing requirements for Joven
No cask ageing
Ageing requirements for Vino de Crianza?
Reds: 2 years, 6 months in barricas
Whites and rose: 1 year, 6 months in barricas
Ageing requirements for Reserva?
Reds: 3 years, 1 year in barricas
Whites and rose: 2 years, 6 months in barricas
Ageing requirements for Gran Reserva?
Reds: 5 years, 18 months in barricas
White and rose: 4 years, 6 months in barricas