Copas Y Tapas

After the past few days excitement I had intended that today was going to be a recovery day. Not so. I did manage to get some shut eye but then mi casa was full with the sound of music and chattering voices of amigos. Don Duende was in full swing in the kitchen preparing tapas while Señora Comecocos was in full swing with the copas. She also did a good job recharging glasses of gathered amigos. I do like being fussed over and purred away much to everyone's delight.

Factoid: It has been said that the wine of La Rioja in Spain is "the best wine in the world in terms of value for money." This region in the north of Spain produces red, white and rosé wines, as well as the idiosyncratic clarete. The red wines are those of most interest.
La Rioja wine is classified into four types, according to its quality and aging. For red wine, the types are:

_____________________Aged in barrels____Aged in bottles

Vino de crianza min._______1 year min.______6 months
Vino de reserva min.______1 year min._______2 years
Vino de gran reserva min.___2 years min______3 years

Rioja Wine