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Spain's wine-making tradition is as old and prestigious as France's. Boasting perhaps more
vineyards than any other nation, Spain is known for its powerfully sunny climate. This boosts the
sugar levels of its wine grapes, which leads to higher alcohol content and wonderfully concentrated
flavors.
Spain's premier region is Rioja, which is acclaimed for its bold red wines. Ironically, this territory
shares a common history with France. When a phylloxera epidemic ravaged Bordeaux vineyards, many
Frenchmen fled to Rioja -- where they taught its residents how to make quality wines from local grapes,
primarily the Tempranillo grape.
War thrust Portugal onto the international wine stage in the 19th century. At that time, England was
fighting the Napoleonic Wars and couldn't obtain a steady supply of wine from France. So the British
turned to Portugal, whose distinctive Port became the favored wine in England for awhile.
Portugal is world-famous for two styles of wine, Port and Madeira. Both are fortified wines, meaning
that during fermentation, they are endowed with brandy, creating a sweet and heavy red wine. We at ENO
strongly recommend you taste Portuguese wine. Because of Portugal's geographic isolation from Europe -
and the fact that local winemakers are reluctant to adopt widespread production that would diminish
their wines - it boasts mysterious grape varieties not seen on American shelves, allowing you to discover
rare gems at very good prices.
Visit ENO to sample the fantastic variety of wines from Spain and Portugal!
Being an enophile is more than appreciating great wine - it's a lifestyle. At ENO, we celebrate good
taste with a world-class array of international wines, cheese, and chocolates. Attracting both novices
and aficionados, ENO is a casual, educational, and most important, fun tasting experience.
Escape the standard wine bar concept by making your reservations with us today.
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