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20.1 Spain - Galicia Flashcards

1
Q

What is the largest DO in Galicia?

A

Rias Baixas

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2
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How many DOs are there in Galicia?

A

Five

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3
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What is the largest co-operative in Rias Baixas?

A

Bodegas Martín Códax

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4
Q

What is the climate of Rias Baixas?

A

Maritime with warm summers, mild winters and high annual rainfall

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5
Q

What makes Albarino suitable to damp climates?

A

Thick skins that make it less prone to damage from rot

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6
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What are the soils of Rias Baixas?

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Free-draining sand over granite

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7
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What is the principal grape variety of Rias Baixas?

A

Albarino (95%)

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8
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When does Albarino ripen?

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Early to mid

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9
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What three other varieties is are permitted to be blended with Albarino in Rias Baixas?

A

Loureira
Treixadura
Caiño Blanco

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10
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What are the two local black varieties in Rias Baixas?

A

Sousón
Caiño Tinto,

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11
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How many sub-regions are there in Rias Baixas?

A

Five

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12
Q

What is the oldest subzone with the greatest plantings and concentration of wineries in Rias Baixas?

A

Val do Salnes

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13
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What is the coolest, wettest sub-region of Rias Baixas and why?

A

1) Val do Salnes
2) It is located directly on the coast

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14
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On which river does O Rosal lie?

A

River Mino

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15
Q

Are O Rosal’s wine typically varietal or blends?

A

Blends

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16
Q

Why is O Rosal typically warmer than Val do Salnes? (2)

A

1) Its vineyards are on south-facing riverbank sites on the north of the river
2) It is less surrounded by the Atlantic

17
Q

Why does Condado do Tea produce wines that are riper in style with more peach fruit and slightly lower acidity?

A

It is further inland than Val do Salnes and O Rosal so warmer

18
Q

What is the newest Rias Baixas subzone?

A

Ribeira do Ulla

19
Q

What is the smallest Rias Baixas subzone?

A

Soutomaior

20
Q

Name two Rias Baixas producers know for their quality

A

Pazo de Senorans
Palacio de Fefiñanes

21
Q

What is the local term for pergola in Rias Baixas?

A

Parral

22
Q

Why is pergola the traditional training method in RB?

A

When trained relatively high, this system promotes air circulation under the canopy, reducing the likelihood of fungal diseases.

23
Q

Why are modern RB producers moving to VSP?

A

Easier to mechanise

24
Q

Describe RB’s winemaking in four general terms

A

1) Protective to retain fresh fruit flavours
2) The white grapes may be macerated for a few hours to enhance the intensity and texture.
3) Cool fermentation in stainless steel
4) Partial malolactic conversion in cool years to reduce malic acidity

25
Q

What is the Spanish term for on lees?

A

Sobre lias

26
Q

Are more expensive expressions of RB stored on lees?

A

Yes, for 1-2 years and often longer though not stirred

27
Q

What are the two biggest export markets for RB?

A

1) USA
2) UK

28
Q

What are the main four other Galician DOs?

A

1) Ribeiro DO
2) Ribeira Sacra DO
3) Valdeorras DO
4) Monterrei DO

29
Q

What is Ribeiro DO’s climate?

A

Maritime (just south-east of RB)

30
Q

What is the principal white grape variety of Ribeiro DO?

A

Treixadura

31
Q

What is the climate of Ribeira Sacra DO?

A

Continental with maritime influence depending on exposure

32
Q

Explain the terroir of Ribeira Sacra DO

A

1) Precipitous and deep valley sides at various altitudes and aspects.
2)The stony slopes provide good drainage and conduct heat during the day but make viticulture extremely labour
intensive.

33
Q

What is the principal black grape variety of Ribeira Sacra DO?

A

Mencia

34
Q

What is the most easterly Galician DO?

A

Valdeorras DO

35
Q

What is the climate of Valdeorras DO?

A

Continental but with plentiful rain

36
Q

What is the principale variety of Valdeorras?

A

Godello

37
Q

At what altitude are most Valdeorras vineyards planted?

A

300m

38
Q

What is the climate of Monterrei DO?

A

Continental with hot summers and relatively low rainfall

39
Q

Monterrei DO is mostly bulk but quality-minded producers are crafting which varieties?

A

1) Godello
2) Mencia

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