Monday, November 30, 2009

A-DI-VIÑAS OF THE DAY XI

Would you know what year that was launched REVIVAL plan to begin to recover and identify wines valdeorreses?

A-DI-VIÑAS OF THE DAY X (answer)

Today we know the answer to the question yesterday on the A-DI-VIÑAS.El invention that marked the birth of A Rúa was the arrival of the railroad Valdeorras, inaugurated by King Alfonso XII in 1883.

A-DI-VIÑOS OF THE DAY XI

How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew?

A-DI-VIÑOS OF THE DAY X (ANSWER)

Today we know the answer to the question yesterday on the A-DI-WINE. The material used to Cork is part of the silicone to be a topic of great controversy in the wine world.

XI: Curiosities of Valdeorras







Did you know that in the seventies experiments were conducted to retrieve the variety Godello in Valdeorras?

XI: Curiosities of the bottle





Did you know that the bottles have also been used to launch the craft tradition?

The ritual involves tying a bottle of champagne on a rope, a person picks up and throws the recipeinte against the hull of the boat (bow). Sometimes it takes several releases until it explodes.


XI: The universe of the Valdeorras


On 27 July 1945 was accorded the D.O. Valdeorras by ministerial decree and declared protected designation of origin, the geographical name of Valdeorras and is the Regulatory Council.

XI: The universe of the bottle


We can not forget that the maturation of the wine continued in the bottle. In the well-corked bottle with a cork healthy, there is a decrease that develops the bouquet of wine, harmonizing and rounding. Since the eighteenth century, the sense of functionality, manageability, custom and prejudice have played more baroque forms and have defined a practical and logical lines for bottles that are traded.

The star of the day: Castelo do Bolo



The Castle is located in the village of Bolo, and its tower is visible from long distances. It is estimated that its construction began in the twelfth century, but suffered extensive damage in the riots of the Irmandiños and rebuilt in the fifteenth century. Rehabilitated a few years ago, today can admire the Torre da Tribute of 20 meters, the remains of the interior and exterior walls, the courtyard and the well.

Friday, November 27, 2009

A-DI-VIÑAS OF THE DAY X

Would you know say that invention marked the birth of the municipality of A Rúa?