Spain- Castilla y Leon Flashcards
1
Q
Name the DOs of Castilla y Leon
A
Bierzo Tierra de Leon Arribes Tierra del Vino de Zamora Toro Rueda Ribera del Duero Arlanza Cigales
2
Q
What is the elevation of Ribera del Duero
A
700m to 850m
3
Q
When did Ribera del Duero achieve a DO status
A
1982
4
Q
Name 5 of the top producers of Ribera del Duero
A
- Vega Sicilia
- Pesquera
- Aalto
- Emilio Moro
- Dominio de Pingus
5
Q
What is the white grape of Ribera del Duero
A
Albillo Mayor
6
Q
What are the synonyms for Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero
A
- Tinta del Pais
- Tinto Fino
7
Q
What are the red grapes of Ribera del Duero
A
- Tempranillo, min 75%
- Garnacha
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
8
Q
Aging requirements for red wines in Ribera del Duero
A
- Crianza- 2 years, including 1 year in oak
- Reserva- 3 years, including 1 year in oak
- Gran Reserva- 5 years, including 2 years in oak
9
Q
What is the red grape of Tierras?
A
Juan Garcia
10
Q
Aging requirements for white wine in Ribera del Duero
A
- Crianza- 18 months, including 6 months in oak
- Reserva- 24 months, including 6 months in oak
- Gran Reserva- 48 months, including 6 months in oak
