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Re-examining Reserva and Gran Reserva: Comparative Perspectives
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Reserva
Red: 12 months / White/Rosé: 6 months.
Gran Reserva
Red: 18 months / White/Rosé: 12 months.
Raw material
135kg or 140kg or more per 100L of wine.
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FIELD NOTE 01
Reserva Criteria
According to the current INV guidelines, in addition to specified varieties and other source requirements, at least 135kg of grapes must be used per 100L of wine. The minimum aging period is 12 months for red, and 6 months for white and rosé. The period is counted from the point at which the wine becomes microbiologically stable.
FIELD NOTE 02
Conditions for Gran Reserva
At least 140 kg of raw material is required per 100 L. Minimum ageing is 18 months for red, 12 months for white and rosé. Older official PDFs mention 24 months for red, but here we use the 18 months from Resolución 26/2021 and the current guidance. When blending vintages, each component wine must meet the minimum period.
FIELD NOTE 03
It does not necessarily refer to time in barrel.
These common conditions do not mean that maturation occurs entirely in new barrels. Barrels types, durations, and bottle aging should be checked individually. Since the usage differs from the same term in neighboring Chile, always remember to note the country name along with label terms.
Incorrect. According to current guidance, white and rosé wines require 12 months, red wines 18 months.
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Is the minimum required aging period for Argentina's white Gran Reserva the same 18 months as for red Gran Reserva?
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Incorrect. According to current guidance, white and rosé wines require 12 months, red wines 18 months.
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These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
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