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Event ID #217478

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Spain’s most traditional wine region produces wine in a variety of styles. More “traditional-style” wines get their distinctive oxidized and vanilla-scented character from extended aging in old, American oak barrels, while more “modern” styles place greater emphasis on retaining fruitiness and show more new-French-oak character. In this class we will taste and discuss Rioja’s various styles as well as the impact of the areas different soil types and climatic influences on these wines. The unique white wines of this region – in both modern and traditional styles – will also be discussed.

About the instructor: Peter de Garmo is owner of Pastaworks and is founder of the Portland Slow Food Convivium.