viña vieja
/biɲa bjexa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'old vine' is translated into Spanish as viña vieja.
You can use viña vieja to refer to an old vine. In some parts of Latin America, the phrase parras viejas might be used to refer to old vines.
Is it said differently in some regions?
viña vieja is commonly used in regions like Chile and Argentina.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, viñas viejas are associated with 'pre-phylloxera' vines, which are rare plants that survived a Great French Wine Blight in the 19th century.
- The word vieja is actually a diminutive in disguise, originating from the Late Latin vetula, which means 'little old one'.
- If you are describing a very old, prestigious vine, you might hear the term cepa vieja used by winemakers.
Examples in context
- Nos deleitamos con un vino producido con uvas de una viña vieja, transmitiendo la riqueza del terroir.We relished in a wine produced from grapes of an old vineyard, conveying the richness of the terroir.
- Esta viña vieja produce un vino excelente.This old vine produces an excellent wine.
- Buscamos una viña vieja en la región.We are looking for an old vine in the region.
- La viña vieja tiene raíces muy profundas.The old vine has very deep roots.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are tasting wine at a vineyard.
- LucíaPrueba este tinto de viña vieja.Try this old vine red wine.
- MateoTiene un sabor muy intenso y elegante.It has a very intense and elegant flavor.
- LucíaEs la característica principal de la viña vieja.That is the main characteristic of the old vine.
- MateoMe encanta este vino, Lucía.I love this wine, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vieja, viña, CC BY-SA 4.0.
