Spain (including Sherry) Flashcards
Name the subzones of Rioja DOCa.
Rioja Alta, Rioja Oriental (formerly Baja), Rioja Alavesa
What are the main and secondary white grapes of Rioja DOCa?
Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo
Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés
What are the main and secondary red grapes of Rioja DOCa?
Tempranillo
Garnacha, Mazeulo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta
Is chaptalization permitted in Rioja DOCa?
No
What are the subzones of Navarra DO?
Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Baja Montaña, Tierra Estella, Valdizarbe
Where would you find Campo de Borja DO?
Aragón autonomia, Spain
Mazeula is also known as ______.
Cariñena
Somontano DO lies in the foothills of the ______.
Pyrenees
Name the Blanco grapes of Somontano DO.
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Garnacha Blanca, Alcañón, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Name the Tinto grapes of Somontano DO.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Moristel, Pinot Noir, Parraleta
What are the autonomías of Green Spain?
Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco
Name the main river that runs through Green Spain.
Miño River
Name the 5 DOs of Galicia.
Rías Baixas, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra, Monterrei
Name the subzones of Rías Baixas.
Val do Salnés, Ribeira do Ulla, Soutomaior, O Rosal, Condado do Tea
Aside from Albariño, what white grapes are used in the wines of Rías Baixas?
Loureira, Treixadura, Caiña Blanca
Torrontés, Godello
What red grapes are used in the wines of Rías Baixas?
Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira Tinta, Sousón
Mencía, Brancellao