10-09-016-20 Moving from NY to Spain
From: christina torres [mailto:papaco95@]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 4:36 PM
To: Eric
Subject: Re: 10-09-016-20 – Shipment Confirmed On Board
Thanks Eric (: do you know the ETA of arrival at Spain (Cadiz) ?
You guys are doing a great job thanks so much!
IntlMOVE has the knowledge needed to make international moves as easy as possible.
When you are shipping your household goods to Spain, contact IntlMOVE for your international shipping needs.
When you make an international move to Spain, there are many wine varieties from your new country that you will want to try.
IntlMOVE has put together a summary of Spanish wine, to help you learn more about your new country.
There are over 2.9 million acres of vineyards in Spain, which makes it the third largest producer of wine in the world.
There are over 600 grape varieties planted throughout Spain.
However, 80 percent of the wine is produced from about 20 different grape varieties.
The most popular grape that is grown is Airén, which is a very hardy gape variety used to make white wine.
Spanish Wine Regions
The flagship regions in Spanish winemaking are Rioja and Priorato.
The Rioja and the Ribera del Duero regions are well known to wine connoisseurs for their Tempranillo production.
Tempranillo is the grape variety that is most widely planted for red wines throughout Spain.
Jerez is well known for vino de Jerez, or Sherry.
Sherry is fortified wine made from white grapes and is fortified with brandy after the fermentation process is complete.
Rías Baixas is known for its white wines made from the Albariño grape variety.
Catalonia is known for Cava, which is sparkling wine.
The Penedès and Priorat are also Spanish wine regions.
Wine Classification
The Denominación de Origen (DO) system was created in 1932 to specify the laws of Spanish wine making.
The laws were revised in 1970.
There are currently 77 Quality Wine areas in Spain.
The regulations set forth by this governing body have specific rules for grapes that can be planted, maximum yields that can be harvested, the length of time that wine must be aged and the specific information that is to be listed on the wine label.
When Spain became a part of the European Union, they changed their wine laws to be similar with other European countries’ systems.
There is now a 5-tier classification system in place that each region governs.
Regions that overlap are administered by Instituto Nacional de Denominaciones de Origen (INDO), which is headquartered in Madrid.
Wineries to Visit
Bodegas Señorío de Nava,
Ribera del Duero
This vintner is about halfway between Santander and Madrid.
At this vineyard, you will find merlot and cabernet sauvignon varieties.
There are also less known grapes that are more local to the region that are used in the winemaking process.
Antonio Barbadillo
Jerez de la Frontera
This wine producer is responsible for about 70 percent of the sherry produced in the region.
Its headquarters are in a palace, which was once built for a bishop.
Miguel Torrest
Penedes
This winery has been around since 1870.
At one time, this winery could boast the world’s largest wine vat, which holds 132,000 gallons.
This is one of the region’s most sophisticated vineyards.
La Rioja Alta
La Rioja
This vintner has been in production since 1890.
About 85 percent of the wine from this location is produced as reservas , which must be aged at least three years, and gran reservas, which must be aged at least five years.
There are many wineries in Spain that are worth a visit to learn more about the great wines in Spain.
If you do not want to visit the wineries, there is still plenty of opportunity for you to try wines from your new country when you are dining out.
When you move to Spain, let IntlMOVE coordinate and ship everything you need for your international move.
You need International Movers like IntlMOVE to ship your household goods and personal effects to Spain when you are ready to relocate.
IntlMOVE will give you personalized attention and all of your questions will be answered.
Shipping your personal belongings to Spain is easy when you put your trust in IntlMOVE!
Moving to Spain may seem like a dream come true.
There is a lot to see and even more to do!
The country offers gorgeous landscapes and a culture you will be sure to love.
Spain Fun Facts
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
The population of Spain is about 45 million and the country is about twice the size of Oregon.
The dominant religion is Roman Catholic, with 94 percent of Spaniards practicing this religion.
Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas from Spain.
As in most of Europe, the euro is the main currency.
Things to Do in Spain
If you are moving from a colder climate, you will appreciate and enjoy the many months of sunshine and warmer weather.
There are beautiful beaches to explore, museums to visit, food to try and don’t forget about the famous Spanish bullfights!
If you are feeling especially daring, you can take part in the famous running with the bulls that takes place in July at the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona.
Nature lovers can visit any of the national parks.
Hiking, biking, mountain climbing and scenic walks are just a few of the activities that residents and tourists love.
There are wetlands, coastal dunes, breathtaking beaches and isolated mountains to visit.
There is so much to see!
If you are into sports, you can take advantage of surfing, sailing and other water activities.
Golf is also a favorite Spanish pastime and there are many golf courses where you can tee-off with your buddies.
If you are into skiing or snowboarding, there are five main winter sports regions to enjoy.
Basically, you will easily find something you like in this Southern European country.
Although the Guggenheim Museum was only built in 1994, it is considered one of the top museums in the world and is located in Bilbao.
If you are into art, don’t miss the Picasso Museum in the Gothic District of Barcelona.
At this museum you will find many of Picasso’s paintings and other art mediums.
While visiting Barcelona, swing on over to the Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Although the absolutely beautiful church was begun in 1883, it still hasn’t been completed.
Madrid is also a colorful city filled with culture, art, amazing foods and a lot of experiences that you can only have in Spain.
The Palacio Real, is owned by the King of Spain and 50 out of the 2,800 rooms of the magnificent palace are open to the public.
In Granada, which is nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, is the Alhambra.
The Alhambra is the second most visited place in Europe and it was the home to Moorish Kings built in the 9th century.
Spanish Culture
The rich Spanish culture has been influenced from many different regions of the world.
The art, cuisine, language and customs are very unique.
We all dream of dozing off in the middle of the workday, and in Spain, this dream can become a reality!
Shops, restaurants and most businesses are closed for two to three hours in the afternoon for siesta.
The biggest meal of the day is at lunch, which is usually around 2 p.m.
Dinner time usually rolls around at 9 or 10 p.m.
Get ready for people to invade your personal bubble!
The Spanish stand close to each other while in conversation.
They will even touch each other on the arm or shoulder while talking.
Spanish cuisine is amazing.
The aromas and flavors are enjoyed worldwide.
If you like the food, ask for seconds!
This is an indication that you like the food and is the best way to compliment the chef.
Although Spain has a very strong Catholic influence, same-sex marriage became legal in 2005.
It was the third country to allow this after Belgium and the Netherlands.
Soccer is the most popular sport in Spain.
Local bars and homes are often crowded with rowdy fans during the games.
Bullfighting is also a popular sport and is very much part of Spain’s culture and history.
