Joven

/HOH-ven/
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Young Spanish wine with no oak aging.

Full Definition

Joven ('young') is a Spanish wine classification for wines released without required oak aging, meant for immediate consumption. These wines showcase fresh fruit character without oak influence. In Rioja, Joven wines must be sold within a year of harvest. Compare with Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva.

Related Terms

crianzareservagran reserva

See Also

riojaaging
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