Wine gift in Spain?

Question

I will be living with a family when I study abroad in Spain. I have been told that it is customary to bring some gifts. One thing I was going to bring is a bottle of wine.

What wines do they prefer in Spain? And what is a good American wine I can bring?

Thanks... I know nothing about wine... :)

Answer 1

The most popular Spanish wine is Rioja (pronounced row-ha) and is widely consumed there. But, as a gift I would give something from my own country. There are, believe it or not, many fine and respected wines from the USA. As a gift I would suggest one of the following:

LaCrema....Pinot Noir from CA  $32

Clos du Bose...Marlstone from CA $45

Dr. Konstandu Frank...Dry Reisling from NY   $18

Answer 2

a good spanish rioja ...pronounced reeocka

"a good american wine" (bit of an oxymoron lol) but i'd go for a fruity californian pinot noir

Answer 3

s***w wine give them a black d***o and a blow up doll. they'll like that alot more.