ES_Toro Flashcards
1
Q
5 Grapes of Toro
A
• Tempranillo
• Grenacha
• Malvasia
• Verdejo
• Albillo Real
2
Q
Toro Location
3 Facts
A
• Northwest Castilla y León
• 40 Miles east of Portugal
• On Douro River
3
Q
Toro Climate
A
• Continental with dry, hot summers and cold, harsh winters
• Temperatures range from 36F to 97F
4
Q
Toro vs Tempranillo
6 Facts
A
• Shared genotypes (genetic code)
• Different phenotypes (physical characteristics)
• Longer vegetative cycle
• Thicker skin
• Deeper color
• More tannic
5
Q
Mountain Range north of Toro
A
Cordillera Cantábrica “Cantabrian Mountains”
