Spanish winemaking term
How to pronounce Joven
Joven is pronounced HOH-ven. The stress falls on HOH.
HOH-ven
What is Joven?
A Spanish wine classification meaning young, indicating wines released without oak aging or with minimal time in barrel. Joven wines are designed for immediate consumption, emphasizing fresh, vibrant fruit character. This style is common across Spanish wine regions, from Rioja to Navarra.
The name means “Young” in Spanish.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as JOH-ven.
In Spanish, j is a raspy h sound made in the back of the throat: HOH-ven.
Often heard as YOH-ven.
Spanish j is not a German j but sounds like the ch in Bach: HOH-ven.
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