Oak Aged Spanish Wines

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Spanish red wines spend varying amounts of time ageing in oak.  If you see 'Crianza' on the label of a Spanish wine from Rioja then you know that it has spent at least 12 months ageing in oak.  Other Spanish reds only need to spend 6 months ageing in oak to be classified as Crianza.  However, all Crianza reds must spend a minimum of 24 months maturing in total.

Confused yet?  Want something even smoother?  Then look for a Reserva, which must mature for at least 36 months or a Gran Reserva, which must spend 60 months ageing.