Spain - Castilla Y Leon Flashcards
Bierzo main grape?
Mencia - 75% of plantings
Other Galician grapes grown
Bierzo min % Mencia in red blends?
Min 70%
Alicante Bouchet allowed as other grape but mostly single varietal wines are made
Styles of Mencia wines?
Similar to Tempranillo, light and fruity examples to full bodied and oaked. Always medium+ to high acid
Topography in Bierzo? (2)
- Flat plains and lower slopes - fertile loam - higher volume
- Hillside slopes at up to 850m - good drainage, slate, old vines - quality wines
% Old vines in Bierzo?
80% of vines are over 60 years old
Significant producer in Bierzo?
Palacios
(Same company as the Priorat producer)
Toro altitude?
620-750m
High diurnal range
Main grape in Toro DO?
Tinta de Toro
Similar to Tempranillo but thicker skins so higher tannin and colour
Soils in Toro DO?
Sand
Lots of old bush vines
Famous producer in Toro DO?
Numanthia
(Moet and Hennessy)
Vineyard altitude in Ribera Del Duero?
750-1000m highest in Castilla y Leon
Higher diurnals
Hottest days
Coldest nights
Rainfall in Ribera Del Duero?
Relatively low at 400-600mm
Trellising in Ribera Del Duero?
Mostly Bush vines
The same as other regions in Castilla y Leon
Newer sites on trellises
Red Grape varieties permitted in Ribera Del Duero? (5)
- Tempranillo (75% min)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Garnacha
Main white grape in Ribera Del Duero?
Albillo
