Several questions

[Enrique A. Quiñones-Pardo]

Last night in a tasting from a winery from Penedés, Spain, the moderator made several representations that I wish you could clarify. I understand that many times the marketing and insularism contribute to some statements. Here they are.

1/ Reservas are aged four years, two in barresl and two in the bottle. I understand that is three years, two in barrels and the rest in the bottle, as minimum DOC standards.

2/ Sparkling wines are sweetened {dosage} with Port. I say that is with sugar syrup and wine.

3/ Cabernet Sauvignon was originally planted in Spain. What about France.

4/ He said that wines do not need humidity and I understand that humidity, along with the ideal temperature and darkness, among other factors, are needed for the wine to grow and be properly preserved.

5/ The best Merlot in Europe comes from Spain. Hello, what about Pomerol, like Chateau Petrus.

Thank you for your kind consideration of these topics. Really appreciate your insights.

Sincerely,

Enrique