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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’.