Reserve wine

In the Italian DOC control ( similar to German quality wines psr = quality wines produced in specified regions ) Riserva denotes a wine that has been expanded and stored for at least two years. This means, for example, gekelterte of the grape harvest in the fall of 2005 wines may not be sold until the end of 2007.

The removal and storage can be done in a wooden barrel or in the bottle and is not specifically regulated. As a rule, especially serious Riserva wines in barrique be extended for at least 12 months.

In Spain there are similar names: Reserva

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