La Raíz de Las Raíces

The Root of the Roots

The word "root" has an important meaning in any language. It may mean the root of a plant, or that we are talking about the place where we're from. The roots of our...

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Ribeira Sacra

Ribeira Sacra

Even the Roman gods knew how special this place called Ribera Sacra is. According to legend, the god Jupiter fell so much in love with Galicia for its beauty that...

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Rioja

Rioja

Rioja is the Spanish Denomination of Origin best known worldwide for the quality of its wines. The DO was founded in 1925, making it the oldest in the country. However,...

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La Acidez y El pH

Acidity and pH

Acidity is the backbone of wine, it is a crucial element that contributes to its structure and balance. Acidity provides a refreshing character, it cleanses the palate, and complements food...

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Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero

Two hours north of Madrid lies the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin - one of Spain's most iconic. Located in the Iberian Central Plateau, at about 750-850 meters above...

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Términos Que Confuden

Confusing Terms

  Any business usually has its jargon and wine is no different. My goal is to demystify this terminology and demystify wine itself for you. Fortunately, there is a lot...

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Navarra

Navarra

Map of Navarra Source: https://www.decanter.com The culture of Navarra, Spain, reflects the imposing character of its inhabitants. The Autonomous Community is a mixture of the Basque culture in the northern...

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Desde Borgoña a Bierzo

From Burgundy to Bierzo

Bierzo Wine Landscape The Cistercian monks were the pioneers of the concept of terroir. They studied the soils of Burgundy meticulously in the 9th century, raising the quality of the...

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Rioja y Burdeos - Una historia conjunta

Rioja and Bordeaux - A joint history

The Train Station in Haro The winds from the Cantabrian Sea blow towards the mountains surrounding Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, colliding with the Sierra de Cantabria - the mountain...

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Vino Español de Africa

Spanish Wine from Africa

Fronton de Oro Vineyards, Gran Canaria, Source: Ross Maloof The Canary Islands are an archipelago of completely volcanic origin, emerging on the African plate just twenty million years ago. Since...

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El Hogar del Vino

The Home of Wine

Every plant has a home - Corn: The Americas, Lychees: Asia, Wheat: The Middle East, etc. The vines used to make wine: Vitis Vinifera also has its roots, and these...

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