This was so incredibly informative and interesting to me. I do love the Spanish traditional Rioja, but have also tried the French style and appreciate it also. I really appreciate learning the terroir and how the three regions within Rioja differ. You are so thorough and knowledgeable in wine information. I have learned so much…. Thank you very much.❤
Hi Thomas, look out for cuvees that are aged in French oak for 12 to 18 months in French oak, single vineyards that sort of stuff. As I said in the video, it's not a clear line between the two style but more of a gradient, but shorter oak treatment and French oak are markers of the more "French" approach as described here if we can call it that :) Hope this helps
As an American, I used to think that the Spanish used American oak because they liked us more than the French. And then I learned that it’s because they used American oak because of their colonies in the Americas and it was a way to celebrate their global presence
