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Spain (General) Flashcards

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1
Q

In regards to Toro as a region, what are the follow:

  1. Main grape
  2. Main soil type
  3. Main style of wine
A
  1. Tempranillo (aka Tinta de Toro)
  2. Sandy soils
  3. Concentrated reds (old vines)
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What is the general climate of NW Spain? (3)

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  1. Maritime climate
  2. Continental with maritime influences at altitude
  3. Rainfall throughout the year
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3
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What is the climate and influences of Northern Spain? (3)

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Warm Continental climate

Altitude moderates heat

Mountains shelter from winds and rain

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What is the climate and what are the influences of NE Spain? (2)

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Maritime climate with Mediterranean influences

Altitude moderates heat

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5
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What are the two DOCa/DOQ in Spain?

A

Rioja

Priorat

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6
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Soil type on Rias Baixas

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Sand over Granite bedrock

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7
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Albariño as a variety? (4)

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Early-mid ripening
High acid
Medium alcohol and body
Green fruit, stone fruit, floral

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8
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Name the three other main white varieties in Rias Baixas?

A

Loureira
Treixadura
Casino Blanco

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9
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Name the two main trellising systems in Rias Baixas?

A

Pergola

VSP

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10
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Bierzo climate?

A

Maritime with Continental influence from altitude and being inland

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11
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Where are the 2 main areas of Bierzo?

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Fertile flat plains (inexpensive lighter styles of red).

Hillside slopes (500m+ altitude), slate soils, low yields, bush vines, higher cost of production, oak

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12
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Main grapes of Rueda?

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Verdejo

Sauvignon Blanc

Both can be blended or single varietal

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Soul types in Rueda?

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Limestone bedrock

Sandy or rocky top soil

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Rueda trellising system

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VSP

Bush vines (very old pre phylloxera)

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15
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Name a top producer in Rueda?

A

Ossian

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16
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Rueda climate?

A

Extreme Continental with altitude influencing the heat

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17
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Rueda Climatic influences?

A

Altitude (700-900m)

18
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Best sites in Biero?

A 
Hillside slopes (500m+)
slate/free draining soils
19
Q

Why does Spain have the largest vineyard in the world but they sit 3rd in the world in terms of sales?

A

Large vineyards of bush vines that can be planted at low densities (less competition for water) are scattered throughout the country

20
Q

Common pest in Spanish vineyards?

A

Grapevine Moth - managed with pheromone traps

21
Q

Tempranillo grape Ripening/budding?

A

Early budding

Early ripening

Like Pinot Noir and Gamay

22
Q

Garnacha Budding/ripening?

A

Early budding

Late ripening

(Like Nebb and Sangiovese)

23
Q

Macabeo is also know as?

A

Viura in Rioja

24
Q

Mac capacity for oak barrels in Spain?

A

330L - may differ in some DOs

25
Q

Min aging for Crianza reds?

A

24 months

26
Q

Min aging for Reserva reds?

A

36 months

27
Q

Min aging for Gran Reserva reds

A

60 months

28
Q

Min aging for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva whites?

A

12 months less than reds in all categories

All categories 6 months oak

29
Q

Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva oak aging goes up in each category in what increments?

A

6 months

So crianza 6, Reserva 12, gran Reserva 18

30
Q

Why does the aging categories of Spanish wine give little indication of style, quality and value? (3)

A
  1. Quality and yields are not specified in the aging laws
  2. Age of oak and origin oak oak not specified
  3. Only min aging requirements are giving, lots of producers go above min aging requirements
31
Q

Spanish term of oak commonly seen on labels?.

A

Roble. Used when a producer doesn’t want to use the min aging law labelling

32
Q

Styles of Roses (rosado) in Spain? (4)

A
  1. Inexpensive bulk
  2. Pale Provence style
  3. Classic deeper colour rose with long skin contact
  4. Expensive, oak matured often a blend of co fermented red and white wine and aged for ext periods
33
Q

What is the VP category?

A

Vino de Pago. Single estates with high reputation. Generally La Mancha, Navarra, Valencia and Aragon (none of the top regions)

34
Q

Spanish VT category?

A

Vino de la Terra - commonly used for PGI wines like Castilla

35
Q

Spanish ‘Vino’ category?

A

Wine without a geographical origin

36
Q

Point of difference in Spanish wine consumption vs other EU countries? (2)

A

Low domestic consumption

Trend towards drinking higher quality DO wines (this isn’t a trend in most other EU countries)

37
Q

Most important export market in terms of Volume for Spain?

A

France (21% of total volume)

38
Q

Main export markets of wines by value for Spain?

A

Germany and UK

39
Q

Albariño grape budding/ripening?

A

Mid budding

Early to mid ripening

Like other fleshy varietals like Arneis and Cortese

40
Q

Most of Spain’s wines white wines are made in what way? (4)

A
  1. Protective (SO2 at picking, picking at night)
  2. Cultured yeast (for aromatics)
  3. Stainless steel
  4. Temperature controlled fermentation at 12-16 degrees Celsius

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