DOs Flashcards
What are the 2 DOCs?
Rioja and Priorat
Name 2 DOs from the North-West (Galicia)
Rias Baixas and Ribeiro
What is the key grape for Rias Baixas?
Albarino
Name 2 DOs from North Central Spain (Castilla Y Leon)
Ribera del Duero and Rueda
Name one DOs from Northern Spain
Navarra
Name 2 DOs from North Eastern Spain (Aragon)
Cataluna and Penedes
Which DOC is in North Eastern Spain?
Priorato
Which DOC is in Northern Spain?
Rioja
What is DO Rias Baixas known for?
unoaked, lemony whites (albarinos)
Describe the soil of Rias Baixas
rocky
What are the key grapes for DO Ribeiro?
Palomino;
Treixadura;
Torrontes
Describe the topography of DO Ribeiro
hillside growing with steep slopes
Describe the climate of DO Ribeiro
it is a transition zone between oceanic and Mediterranean
Describe the wines of DO Ribeiro
known for whites; known for their fresh, slightly acidic taste
Describe the topography of DO Ribeira Sacra
steep hillsides to maximize vine exposure to the sun
Describe the soil of DO Ribeira Sacra
generally all are alluvial, over a slate based subsoil
Describe the climate of DO Ribeira Sacra
more continental than Atlantic; long hot summers and cool autumns; high rainfall
What are the key grapes of DO Ribeira Sacra?
Albarino;
Treixadura;
Godello;
Torrontes;
Does DO Ribeira Sacra produce reds or whites?
whites
What are the wines of DO Ribeira Sacra known for
fruit forward, medium body, fresh character
Describe the topography of DO Valdeorras
on the banks of the river Sil in the south of the province of Ourense (Galicia)
Describe the climate of DO Valdeorras
combo of Atlantic, continental, and a specific micro-climate in the Sil Valley
What is the key white grape of DO Valdeorras?
Godello
What is the key red grape of DO Valdeorras?
Mencia
