Valencia And Wine
Valencia is famous for its wine production; many of its wines
are exported overseas for use in restaurants, or for personal
use. Valencia's weather climate and soil consistencies form the
perfect conditions for wine production.
Wine is a delicacy to be served with meals and on special
occasions. Valencia is well known for its fiestas and
celebrations throughout the year, so wine is often a part
Valencia's lifestyle.
Knowing which type of wine to select with your meal, or to give
as a present is important, as you will want to compliment your
dinner with the right wine, or surprise your guest with a wine
that suits their tastes.
Essentially, there are types of wine and all of some of these
are more suitable to certain types of foods than others. White
wines usually go well with white meat dishes, such as fish and
chicken, while red wines traditionally go with red meat and
pasta dishes.
Generally, there are sweet and dry wines, which can be found in
both white and red wine varieties. If you are looking for a
sweet white wine you might choose a Riesling. Leaving the grapes
on the grape vines for a longer period of time makes sweet
wines.
When looking for a sweet red wine you might try a merlot, or a
cabernet sauvignon, both of which a delightful sweet red wine
varieties. If looking for a dry white wine, you might try a
Pinot Noir, or Sauvignon Blanc and if looking for a dry red wine
you might try a Shiraz.
All wines should be chilled either in a fridge, or bucket of
ice, prior to drinking, as this allows you to derive the most
benefit from the wines flavors and experience. Also, most
consumable wines are designed to be drunk within a few years
from being made, so if you are buying wine for your cellar, keep
this in mind.
Well, now that you know a little bit more about wines, you can
enjoy Valencia's wines by making the right choices. Valencia
wines can be sampled in its many restaurants and also at the
Spanish Wine Festival, known as the 'La Rioja Wine Festival'.
The 'La Rioja Wine Festival' Wine Festival is a celebration of
Spanish wines and, during this time, there are events and wine
tasting, dinners and lots of merriment. Valencia also holds many
fiestas throughout the year, which feature food and wine, such
as the 'La Tomatina' Fiesta and the 'Fiesta Fallas de San Jose'.