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The Ebro River Valley is politically divided into which 3 autonomous regions?

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  1. Comunidad Foral de Navarra (“Navarra”)
  2. Aragon
  3. La Rioja
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What is the Fueros of Navarra?

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Linked to Pyrenean law (a form of Roman law), the fueros refer to the legal system and exercise of self-government granted to the people of Navarra throughout history by its ruling parties.
Today, Navarra is a “Comunidad Foral (the noun derived from fuero) within the framework of Spain’s standing as a nation of autonomous communitites. As a result, the fueros grant the Navarrese people the right to decide upon matters which directly affect them while yielding respect for the Spanish Constitution of 1978.

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What was the primary grape variety replanted in Navarra after the phylloxera devastation?

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Garnacha

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Where is Navarra located?

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Situated in northern Spain, this autonomous region is bordered to the north by France, by the autonomous regions Pais Vasco & La Rioja to the west, and Aragon to the east & south.

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How many provinces are there in Navarra?

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  1. Navarra
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What 3 sections is Navarra traditionally grouped into?

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  1. Montana (Mountains): in the north
  2. Zona Media (Central Zone): in the centre
  3. Ribera (Riverbank): on the banks of the Ebro River in the south
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Name the capital of Navarra.

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Pamplona (Basque: Iruna)

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What is the climate in Navarra?

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Continental

  • the northern area bordering Pais Vasco receives some maritime influence from the Bay of Biscay
  • Montana area has the lowest temperatures & highest levels of rainfall
  • Easternmost section is the coldest
  • Westernmost section is the rainiest
  • Zona Media is slightly drier than Montana w/ similar seasonal temperature swings
  • Ribera has the largest seasonal temperature variations, lowest levels of rain & is subject to the Cierzo wind
  • Bardenas Reales, in the southeastern area is so dry it is a semi-arid desert
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Where are the majority of vineyards planted in Navarra?

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Zona Media & Ribera, the 2 southern areas on hillside slopes & valley floors.

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Name the highest mountain peak in Navarra.

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Mesa de los Tres Reyes (Table of the Three Kings) (8,018ft/2,444m): located at the intersection of Navarra, Aragon, & the Bearn Province of France.

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Name the tributaries of the Ebro River located in Navarra.

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  • Aragon River
  • Arga River
  • Ega River
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What soil types are found in Navarra?

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  • Ebro River Basin: sedimentary loams, marls, & sands
  • Northern areas: more alluvial
  • Southern parts near the Sierra de la Demanda: more limestone
  • Ebro River: more clay
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What grape varieties are planted in Navarra?

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  • Tempranillo (34%)
  • Garnacha (23%)
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot (30%)
  • Chardonnay (5%)
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What styles of wine are produced in Navarra?

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  • vino tinto (60%)
  • vino rosado (30%)
  • vino blanco (10%)

Note: 90% of vines planted are red varieties

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What are the characteristics of white wines from Navarra?

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Most vinos blancos are meant for early consumption.
However, some wineries are producing barrel-fermented, varietal Chardonnay in a Burgundian style.

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How are the vinos rosados of Navarra made?

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Via sangrado (saignee) in DO Navarra.
A max. 40l/100kg of juice may be extracted only by the use of gravity. What is left in the tank is used for red wine production.
It can take several hours to draw off the juice therefore a significant amount of flavor & color is extracted from the skins.

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What are the characteristics of vinos rosados from Navarra?

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Deeply-colored, full-bodied, & intensely flavored. Some versions have a lightly tannic grip.

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What styles of vinos tintos are produced in Navarra?

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Wine styles range from fresh wines with little or no oak to those with extended barrel aging.
Aged wines may carry the traditional aging designations of Crianza, Reserva, & Gran Reserva.
Blended red is customary in this region with the following being the dominant grapes:
* Tempranillo
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot

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Name the only DOP of Navarra.

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DO Navarra (1933)

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Navarra?

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  • Tinto (63%)
  • Rosado (25%)
  • Blanco (11%)
  • Other (1%)
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What soil types are found in DO Navarra?

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Predominantly marl, loam, & sand throughout; some limestone in the south; clay along the Ebro River.

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What is the climate in DO Navarra?

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Continental with maritime influences
* 16-22/400-550mm annual rainfall

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Name the white grape varieties of DO Navarra.

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Authorized:
* Garnacha Blanca
* Viura/Macabeo
* Malvasia Riojana/Alarije
* Moscatel de Grano Menudo
* Chardonnay
* Sauvignon Blanc

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Name the red grape varieties of DO Navarra.

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Authorized:
* Tempranillo
* Garnacha Tinta
* Graciano
* Mazuelo/Mazuela (Carinena)
* Merlot
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Syrah
* Pinot Noir

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Name the **5** sub-zones of **DO Navarra**.
1. **Tierra Estella** 2. **Valdizarbe** 3. **Baja Montana** 4. **Ribera Alta** 5. **Ribera Baja**
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Which of **DO Navarra**'s sub-zones has the highest altitude?
**Tierra Estella**
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Where in **Navarra** is **Tierra Estella** located?
This sub-zone of **DO Navarra** is the western-most sub-zone & borders parts of **Pais Vasco** & **La Rioja**.
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Describe the topography of **Tierra Estella**.
The terrain is hilly & vineyard elevations are the highest of the 5 sub-zones.
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What soil types are found in **Tierra Estella**?
* *clay* * *marl* * *loam* * *gravel* * *sand*
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Name the dominant grape varieties used in **Tierra Estella**.
* **Tempranillo** * **Cabernet Sauvignon** * **Chardonnay**
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Which sub-zone of **DO Navarra** is the most humid?
**Valdizarbe** This area receives some maritime influence.
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Where is **Valdizarbe** located?
This sub-zone of **DO Navarra** is situated in the north-central portion of the DOP along the Camino de Santiago. Mountain ranges are located to the north & west of the growing area. The *Arga River* cuts through the vineyards.
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What soil types are found in **Valdizarbe**?
* *marl* * *loam* * *alluvium*
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Name the grape varieties grown in **Valdizarbe**.
* **Tempranillo** * **Garnacha Tinta** * **Cabernet Sauvignon** * **Merlot** * **Chardonnay** * **Malvasia Riojana**
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Which sub-zone of **DO Navarra** is best known for *vinos rosados* of intense color?
**Baja Montana**
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Where is **Baja Montana** located?
This sub-zone of **DO Navarra** lies in the foothills of the *Pirineos* in the northeastern part of the **DOP** bordering **Aragon**.
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What soil types are found in **Baja Montana**?
* *marl* * *loam* * *sand* * *limestone* * *gravel*
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Name the primary grape varieties of **Baja Montana**.
* **Tempranillo** * **Garnacha Tinta**
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Where is **Ribera Alta** located?
This sub-zone of **DO Navarra** sits at the center of the **Navarra** region. Vineyards are planted on high terraces.
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What is the climate in **Ribera Alta**?
**Continental** * large diurnal/seasonal temperature shifts * low rainfall
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Name the **3** primary *Ebro River* tributaries that run through **Ribera Alta**.
1. *Ega River* 2. *Arga River* 3. *Aragon River*
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What soil types are found in **Ribera Alta**?
* *loam-clay* * *marl* * *sand* * *limestone*
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Name the primary grapes of **Ribera Alta**.
* **Tempranillo** * **Graciano** * **Chardonnay** * **Moscatel de Grano Menudo**
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Which of **DO Navarra**'s sub-zones is the southernmost?
**Ribera Baja** It is also the warmest.
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Where is **Ribera Baja** located?
This sub-zone of **DO Navarra** is situated to the southern corner of **Navarra**. It borders the **Rioja Oriental** as well as part of **Aragon**. The *Ebro River* cuts through it.
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What soil types are found in **Ribera Baja**?
* *loam* * *limestone* * *marl* * *sand*
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Name the grape varieties planted in **Ribera Baja**.
* **Tempranillo** * **Garnacha Tinta** * **Viura** * **Moscatel de Grano Menudo**
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Name the **Vino de Pagos** of **Navarra**.
1. VP Pago de Arinzano (2007) 2. VP Pago de Otazu (2009) 3. VP Prado de Irache (2009) | NOT NTK
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Which *Vino de Pago* was the first to receive this status in **Navarra**?
VP Pago de Arinzano | NOT NTK
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Where is VP Pago de Arinzano located?
This Vino de Pago is in a valley formed at the edge of the Pirineos near the eastern end of the Tierra Estella sub-zone. The *Ega River* twists through the vineyards. | NOT NTK
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What styles of wine are produced in VP Pago de Arinzano?
* Tinto (64%) * Blanco (36%) | NOT NTK
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What is the climate in VP Pago de Arinzano?
Continental with maritime influence * some extreme heat near the end of summer * 27in/680mm annual rainfall * *Ega River* helps to moderate temperature swings | NOT NTK
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What soil types are found in VP Pago de Arinzano?
* *loam* * *sand* * *limestone* | NOT NTK
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Name the grape varieties in VP Pago de Arinzano.
White [Authorized]: * Chardonnay Red [Authorized]: * Tempranillo * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot | NOT NTK
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Where is VP Pago de Otazu located?
This Vino de Pago is located within the Pamplona basin & represents Spain's northernmost Pago. It is hemmed by the *Arga River* on its western & northern borders. | NOT NTK
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What styles of wine are produced in VP Pago de Otazu?
* Tinto (79%) * Blanco (21%) | NOT NTK
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What is the climate in VP Pago de Otazu?
Continental with maritime influences * maritime influences from both Atlantic & Mediterranean * 31-35in/800-900mm annual rainfall * substantial rain in winter & spring, resulting in later harvests than the rest of Navarro * affected by *Cierzo* winds | NOT NTK
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What soil types are found in VP Pago de Otazu?
* *clay* (near the mountains * *gravel* (near the river) | NOT NTK
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Name the grape varieties of VP Pago de Otazu.
White [Authorized]: * Chardonnay Red [Authorized]: * Tempranillo * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot | NOT NTK
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What style of wine is produced in VP Prado de Irache?
*Tinto* (100%) | NOT NTK
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What is the climate in VP Prado de Irache?
**Continental** with **maritime** influence * 24in/600mm annual rainfall * affected by *Cierzo* winds | NOT NTK
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What soil types are found in VP Prado de Irache?
* *chalk* * *limestone* * *clay* | NOT NTK
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Name the red grape varieties of VP Prado de Irache.
Authorized: * Tempranillo * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot * Graciano * Mazuelo/Mazuela (Carinena) * Garnacha | NOT NTK
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Name the Vino de la Tierras of Navarra.
1. VT 3 Riberas (2009) 2. VT Ribera del Queiles (2003) (Navarra/Aragon) | NOT NTK
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What area does the VT 3 Riberas cover?
Entire autonomous community of Navarra with the exception of the areas designated DOCa Rioja. | NOT NTK
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What wines styles are produced in VT 3 Riberas?
* *Tinto* (77%) * *Rosado* (23%) * *Blanco* (<1%) | NOT NTK
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Name the *white* varieties permitted under VT 3 Riberas.
Authorized: * Chardonnay * Moscatel de Grano Menudo * Garnacha Blanca * Sauvignon Blanc * Viura (Macabeo) * Malvasia * Xarel-lo * Parellada * Riesling * Gewurztraminer * Maturana Blanca * Tempranillo Blanco * Verdejo * Albillo Mayor/Turrentes | NOT NTK
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Name the *red* varieties permitted under VT 3 Riberas.
Authorized: * Cabernet Sauvignon * Garnacha Tinta * Graciano * Merlot * Tempranillo * Syrah * Mazuelo/Mazuela (Carinena) * Pinot Noir * Monastrell * Bobal * Maturana Tinta | NOT NTK
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What area does the VT Ribera del Queiles cover?
Overlaps Navarra (southern tip) & Aragon (western tip) along the Queiles River. | NOT NTK
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What style of wine is produced under VT Ribera del Queiles?
Tinto (100%) | NOT NTK
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Name the grape varieties of VT Ribera del Queiles.
Authorized: * Cabernet Sauvignon * Graciano * Garnacha Tinta * Merlot * Tempranillo * Syrah | NOT NTK

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