2. 目錄CONTENTS
西班牙葡萄名酒 3
Great Wines from Spain
關於西班牙的歷史及紅酒 4
A Brief History of Spanish Wine Production
葡萄酒的種類與風味 5
Classification of Wines
西班牙獨特的葡萄酒品種 6
Spain's Distinct Grape Varieties
西班牙葡萄酒產區圖 8
Map of Spain's Wine Regions
公司介紹 1
About Us
4. 02
Iberia Gourmet Wines (IGW) aims at introducing the finest Spanish wines in markets where consumers are
starting to appreciate the many benefits of drinking grape based wines.
IGW's mission is to meet the growing demand for imported quality wines in important Asia-Pacific markets
like Taiwan, Korea, and Mainland China.
The individual assessment of each market is vital for our success. We perform an extensive market research
for each market, collecting primary data and secondary data through objective methods and reliable sources.
Later, we use this information to develop marketing plans aimed at promoting Spanish wines. Finally, we
work with Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade, local governments, importers, wine experts, retailers, media, etc.
to ensure the effective execution of each plan. As a result, with little effort, Asia-Pacific wine importers can
successfully distribute Spanish wines in their perspective markets.
IGW's goal is to foster long-term cross-cultural commercial agreements. Providing the best quality at the best
price and meeting the needs of each market.
We create promotional plans in cooperation with Asia-Pacific market key players like Mr. Isacs, author and
publisher of several prestigious gourmet guides and magazines, in addition to renowned international wine
magazines like Decanter, and the Spanish institute of foreign trade offices in the Asia-Pacific region.
Furthermore, we rely on Spanish wine experts for guidance selecting only the finest wines and the best prices.
IGW has offices in Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela, and Sta.Cruz de Tenerife. From these offices, we
promote and coordinate business relationships with Asia-Pacific wine importers through our Taipei office.
Currently, we are marketing wines with appellations of origin from the following Spanish wine regions:
Aragón, Canarias, Cataluña, Galicia, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla y León, and La Rioja.
In the next few months, we will sign exclusive representation agreements with wines producers in: Murcia,
Mallorca, Andalucía, Valencia, and Navarra. This will give us a competitive position to award the rights to sell
the best and most comprehensive variety of Spanish wines in the Asia-Pacific region.
Currently, we are launching a promotional campaign in cooperation with the Spanish institute of foreign trade,
Spanish wine producers, wine importers, and other wine market key players. This campaign will last twelve
months and will spawn business relations among Spanish wine producers and Asia-Pacific wine importers.
We would like to invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to reap the benefits of buying and
selling the best Spanish wines with the help and constant support of a partner who listens, understands and
looks after your specific needs. Furthermore, thanks to our local presence, you can rest assured you will
receive prompt assistance along with the best service.
About Us
5. 3
西 班 牙 葡 萄 名 酒
Great wines from Spain
Spain is located in Southern Europe. In the North, it neighbours with the Cantabria Sea, in the West we can
find the Atlantic Ocean and, of course, the famous Mediterranean Sea at the East, origin of the perfect climate
and conditions to grow exquisite wines.
Spain's varied climate and different geographic conditions are strongly influenced by the neighbouring seas.
Thus, we can find humid mountain climate, cold and hot plain climate as well as hot and warm climates in the
coastal reagions and the torrid climate of some southern regions.
Those who have had the chance to visit Spain might have witnessed bullfighting and flamenco performances.
These passionate forms of art are actually a small part of Spanish culture. In torrid summer nights one can
see crowds lingering over some wine mixed with ice in the chairs that are displayed outside the numerous
bars. Besides,during the famous "siesta" time people tend to avoid the torrid summer afternoons by staying at
home and taking naps. These are some of the major cultural elements that define Spanish people way of life.
Likewise, a common point among the Mediterranean peoples is the use of bread as main staple, fresh fruits
and vegetables, extended use of olive oil and the common consumption of great quantities of wine.
Besides being one of the major producers of wine worldwide, Spanish wines have also gained international
recognition and have obtained high value prizes worldwide. Whether it is the wine's guarantee of origin,
high quality control process and a selective process of the raw materials, the position of Spanish wines
in the international market is indisputable. All this has made possible that Spain becomes one of the major
actors in the international wine scene.
西班牙為歐洲最南端的國家,北邊臨坎特布里亞海,西邊臨大西洋,東邊則鄰將西班牙葡萄酒文化傳播到歐洲
各國的地中海;此外,乳酪及橄欖等地中海飲食也透過這個文化之海傳到了西班牙。
西班牙多元的氣候、微氣候及不同的地理特色與海洋息息相關,形成了濕多高山、寒冷、炎熱的草原、炎熱
及溫和的沿海及酷熱的南方等不同的區域。
如果您曾經到過西班牙,一定知道鬥牛士與弗朗明哥舞會令人立刻感受到熱情,也許您也知道在炎熱暑氣的
西班牙夏天,享受坐在露天咖啡廳喝著加冰塊的葡萄酒的愜意。
我們西班牙人在炎熱的下午,為了躲避炙熱的陽光,在一點到五點做長時間午睡La siesta，直到日落後才又
開始工作。
同是拉丁語系的歐洲地中海民族、義大利、南法、西班牙人，飲食都有相似的喜好,像是麵食與麵包、新鮮
水果與蔬菜、海鮮、食用大量的橄欖、橄欖油,還有消費大量葡萄酒。
西班牙除了是全球產酒種類最多的國家之一外,同時不論是法定原產區國際品牌或是混合調配的葡萄酒,以
相同價位而言,常有更優良的品質,較南半球各國及其他新興產酒國更受到青睞。
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紅酒:
特級陳年紅酒:在橡木桶存放至少兩年,瓶中三年才出廠的高級紅酒。
由特定的葡萄酒莊或著名的數個酒莊所釀造的大容量獨特紅酒,適合收藏。
白酒:在橡木桶中發酵及熟成的白葡萄酒,完整詮釋了濃郁的酒質,厚實的酒體及水果與橡木的完美結合。
氣泡酒:依據傳統釀製香檳的方法所釀造的高品質氣泡酒,須再葡萄酒窖中存放最少九個月。
特選陳年氣泡酒:與氣泡酒相同,但是熟成期至少三年。
葡 萄 酒 的 種 類 與 風 味
Classification of Wines
The Quality Wines are given specific names that describe the duration of the ageing period in these wooden
casks, as established by each Denomination of Origin and Spanish law, which ensures the same standards in
all the DOs (Denomination of Origin). These names are as follows:
Red Wines
Vino Joven (Young Wine): Also known as Vino del Año, this wine is put on the market immediately for sale.
Therefore, it has either not undergone any barrel ageing, or has undergone a shorter period than that legally
established for Crianza wines.
Vino de Crianza (Crianza wine): Red wines must have undergone at least two years of ageing, with a
minimum of six months in wood barrels (some areas of the Rioja require twelve months rather than six), and
are sold when three years old. Rose and white wines must stay in the wine cellars for one year, six months of
which must be in wooden barrels, and they are sold when in their second year.
Vino de Reserva: Red wines of this type must have remained in cellars for at least three years, one of which
must be in wooden barrels, and are sold in their fourth year. Roses and whites must have spent two years in
the cellars, six months of which must be on wood, and are sold in their third year.
Vino Gran Reserva: Only those wines considered to be the finest vintages reach this stage of ageing. Red
wines must have spent two years in wooden butts and three years in the bottle; they are sold in their sixth
year. Roses and whites remain in the cellars for four years, six months of which are spent in wooden casks.
They are also sold in their sixth year.
White Wine
White Wines are those produced with fermented and mature white grapes. The result are full-bodied white
wine varieties with deep flavour and great aroma. Some of them also contain certain fruity flavours that
provide them with a long smooth finish.
Sparkling Wine (CAVA)
These are prepared according to the highest quality controls and brewing methods. A sparkling wine needs to
be in a wine vault for at least nine months before it is commercialized.
橡木紅酒:存放在橡木桶中,存放約四到八個月的紅酒。
佳釀紅酒:出廠前,在橡木桶中熟成一年,又在瓶中再熟成一年的紅酒。
陳年紅酒:須在橡木桶與酒瓶內熟成至少共三年的高品質紅酒(1+2或2+1),即在橡木桶中存放熟成一年,
瓶中兩年或在橡木桶中存放熟成兩年,瓶中一年。
9. Grape variety is one of the most significant factors in the production of quality wines. Other variables, such as pruning
methods, fertilisers, irrigation or phytosanitary treatments may be modified, but grape variety is crucial as it transfers its
characteristics, whether virtues or defects, to the wine being made. Behind every wine there is always one or more grape
varieties lending their aroma, body and colour to the wine's personality.
Spain is fortunate to have a broad range of high-quality native grape varieties that produce noble wines. Thanks to
modern winemaking techniques that respect the fruit's inherent qualities, many of the great traditional Spanish varieties.
Interesting fact! "Six of the twelve most widely utilized grape types are of Spanish origin".
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1. Tempranillo
Red. Superb quality and very aromatic, the star of
Spanish grapes. It is considered a main variety in the
following DOs: Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Toro.
7. Albariño
White. Native to Galicia, with small, very sweet glyceric
berries which produce high quality wines. It is the basic
grape of Rias Baixas DO. There has been a dramatic
increase in the area planted with this grape over the last
few years.
2. Garnacha Tinta
Red Garnacha. A high-yielding grape that produces
vigorous wines. This is the most widely grown red grape
in Spain, especially in La Rioja, Madrid, Navarre,
Tarragona, Teruel, Toledo, and Zaragoza.
8. Verdejo
White. Very high quality and one of the best white
varieties in Spain. It makes very aromatic, glyceric, soft
wines with body. It is plentiful in Valladolid (69%), Segovia
and Avila. It is considered a main variety of Rueda DO.
3. Cariñena
Red. Produces robust, balanced wines. An excellent
complement to Garnacha, it is widely planted in Catalonia
and La Rioja, where it is known as "Mazuela".
9. Macabeo
White. Also called Viura. This is the basic cava variety.
Mainly found in Badajoz, La Rioja, Tarragona, and
Zaragoza. This is considered a main variety in
Calatayud, and Conca de Barbera.
4. Monastrell
A red, very sweet and productive grape. It produces
wines with a deep colour and considerable alcoholic
content. It is mainly found in Murcia (52%), Alicante,
Albacete and Valencia.
10. Palomino
White. A basic grape in Jerez wines, called Jerez outside
this growing area. Its high yields led to extensive planting
in many Spanish regions, especially Galicia. It flourishes
in Cadiz (68%), Orense, Valladolid, Zamora, and Huelva.
5. Bobal
A red grape which can give wines very rich colouring.
Although its quality is debated, it yields good rose wines.
Found mainly in Valencia, Cuenca and Albacete.
11. Xarel.lo or Xarello
White. Together with the Macabeo and Parellada
varieties, it makes up the trilogy of cava grapes. It
produces very aromatic wines. It is considered a main
variety in the Alella (where it is known as Pansa), Costers
del Segre, Penedes and Tarragona DOs.
6. Airen
White. This is Spain's most widely planted grape variety.
It produces wines with a characteristic bouquet and
alcohol content between 12% vol. and 14% vol. It can be
found, among other regions, in Ciudad Real (51% of
planting), Toledo, Cuenca, Albacete, Murcia and Madrid.
12. Pedro Ximenez
White grape with a high sugar content. It is most
widespread in Cordoba (68%), Badajoz, Malaga and
Valencia and is considered a main variety in the following
DOs: Jerez, Malaga, Montilla-Moriles, and Valencia.
13. Moscatel
White, superbly aromatic grape with a high sugar content.
It produces very characteristic wines and is also
frequently consumed directly as a dessert grape.
14. Listan
White. Also known as the Palomino fino (sherry) grape in
Jerez and the Canary Islands.
15. Mencia
Red. According to recent studies, this grape is very
similar to Cabernet Franc. It produces high quality wines
and is most widely planted in Leon (68%), Zamora, Lugo
and Orense provinces.
Source: Spanish institute of foreign trade
Spain's Distinct Grape Varieties
