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Major Grape varieties: Blanco (White) Flashcards

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Which grape is Spain’s most widely planted variety?

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Airen

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Describe the characteristics of the Airen grape variety.

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  • relatively easy to grow
  • resistant to drought, insects, & diseases
  • high-yielding
  • produces moderately acidic wine
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Airen is best used for the production of what?

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Brandy

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Name the synonoms for Airen.

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  • Manchega
  • Valdepenas
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Which regions and DOPs is Airen planted?

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Autonomous Region:
* Castilla-La Mancha

Primary DOPs:
* DO La Mancha
* DO Valdepenas

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The Alarije variety is native to which autonomous region?

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Extremadura

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The Alarije variety is a cross between which 2 Spanish table grapes?

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Gibi x Planta Nova

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Alarije shares Gibi as a parent with which Spanish variety?

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Pedro Ximenez

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Describe the characteristics of the Alarije variety in the vineyard.

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  • productive
  • prone to fungal diseases
  • thick-skinned
  • late-ripening
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Alarije?

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  • high acidity
  • prone to oxidation
  • well-suited to oak
  • produces dry, sweet, & fortified wines
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Name the synonym for Alarije.

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  • Subirat Parent
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Which regions and DOPs will you find Alarije planted in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* Cataluna
* Extremadura

Primary DOP:
* DO Penedes
* DO Cataluna/Catalunya
* DO Ribera del Guadiana

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Val do Salnes, the oldest growing area of Rias Baixas, has claimed ownership of which variety?

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Albarino

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Where did Albarino originate?

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It is unknown if this variety originated w/in the modern boundaries of Spain or Portugal, but it is thought to be indigenous to the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Describe the characteristics of Albarino in the vineyard.

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  • thick skinned
  • susceptible to mildew
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from Albarino?

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  • mineral
  • bright acidity
  • floral aromatics
  • flavors of peach, apricot, & grapefruit
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Name the synonym for Albarino.

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Alvarinho (Portugal)

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Which region and DOP is Albarino planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Galicia

Primary DOP:
* DO Rias Baixas

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Describe the characteristics of Albillo Mayor in the vineyard.

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  • disease-resistant
  • low-yielding
  • thin skinned
  • prone to sunburn & frost
  • can be challenging in the spring
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What are the characteristics of wine made from Albillo Mayor?

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  • aromatic
  • low acid
  • high alcohol
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Name the synonyms for Albillo Mayor.

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  • Albilla
  • Pardina
  • Turruntes
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Which region & DOP is Albillo Mayor planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Castilla y Leon

Primary DOP:
* DO Ribera del Duero

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Describe the characteristics of Albillo Real in the vineyard.

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  • thrives in hot, dry areas w/ sandy soils
  • thin-skinned
  • early budding
  • susceptible to spring frost
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What are the characteristics of wine made from Albillo Real?

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  • fairly neutral
  • weighty mouthfeel
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Name the synonyms for **Albillo Real**.
* **Albillo** * **Albillo de Madrid** * **Albillo Criollo**
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Which **regions** and **DOP**s is **Albillo Real** planted in?
Autonomous Regions: * **Madrid** * **Las Islas Canarias** Primary DOPs: * **DO Vinos de Madrid** * **DO Tacoronte-Acentejo** * **DO Valle de la Orotava** * **DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora**
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What is the confusion surround grapes called "**Albillo**"?
There are several grapes referred to as "Albillo something," but research to definitively identify each one is in its infancy. While **Albillo Mayor** & **Albillo Real** are *unrelated* and planted primarily in **Castilla y Leon**, the generic "**Albillo**" appears as an allowed grape in multiple regions and it is unknown which variety these grapes belong to. **Mayor** or **Real** are likely candidates.
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Which grape is one of the *Iberian peninsula*'s oldest varieties and is thought to have parented at least **16** grapes?
**Cayetana Blanca**
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The **Cayetana Blanca** variety is believed to be the parent of which **2** grape varieties?
* **Listan Prieto** * **Castelao** (Portugal)
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Describe the characteristics of **Cayetana Blanca** in the vineyard.
* drought-resistant * productive * thrives in warm conditions & sandy soil
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Cayetana Blanca**?
* moderate alcohol * moderate acidity * neutral aroma & flavor
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Name the synonyms for **Cayetana Blanca**.
* **Jaen Blanco** * **Pardina**
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Which **region** and **DOP** is **Cayetana Blanca** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Extremadura** Primary DOP: * **DO Ribera del Guardiana**
34
Which French variety is believed to be the **Hondarribi Zuri** grape?
**Courbu Blanc**
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Name the synonym for **Courbu Blanc**.
**Hondarribi Zuri**
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What are the characteristics of the **Courbu Blanc** variety and the wines it produces?
* small-berried * subtle wines * moderate acidity * moderate alcohol
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Which **region** and **DOP** is **Courbu Blanc** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Pais Vasco** Primary DOPs: * **DO Arabako Txakolina**/Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava * **DO Bizkaiko Txakolina**/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia * **DO Getariako Txakolina**/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria
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Which variety is native to **Malaga** in **Andalucia** and is likely the offspring of **Albillo Mayor**?
**Doradilla** (not to be confused w/ Doradillo)
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Describe the characteristics of the **Doradilla** grape in the vineyard.
* medium-sized clusters * small berries * prone to mildew
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Doradilla**?
* full-bodied * highly aromatic * notes of pear, citrus peel, & almond * saline character * racy acidity
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Name the synonym for **Doradilla**.
**Forastera Blanca**
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Which **region** & **DOP** is **Doradilla** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Las Islas Canarias** Primary DOP: * **DO La Gomera**
43
What is the relationship between **Garnacha Blanca** and the ***red*** **Garnacha**? How do they compare when growing in the vineyard?
This *white* variety is considered a color mutation of its *red* counterpart. In the vineyard it: * buds a little later * ripens a little earlier
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Garnacha Blanca**?
* high alcohol * moderately low acidity * prone to oxidation Careful vinification, including low-temperature fermentation, lees aging & skin maceration, results in distinctively textured wines with intriguing floral notes. Oak is frequently used to add texture & complexity.
45
Name the synonyms for **Garnacha Blanca**.
* **Garnatxa Blanca** * **Grenache Blanc** (France)
46
Which **region** and **DOP** is **Garnacha Blanca** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Cataluna** Primary DOP: * **DO Alella** * **DO Terra Alta**
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Which variety nearly disappeared in the 1970s but recovered due to the efforts of producers in **DO Valeorras**?
**Godello**
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Where is **Godello** thought to be native to?
**Galicia**
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Why is **Godello** often compared to **Chardonnay**?
This high-quality, aromatic, *white* variety is often compared to **Chardonnay** for its tendency to reflect the hand of the winemaker.
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Godello**?
* grapes ripen to high sugar levels, resulting in full-bodied wine w/ ample alcohol that hold up well to barrel-aging * balanced by good levels of acidity * capable of aging
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Name the synonyms for **Godello**.
* **Prieto Picudo Blanco** * **Verdelho** (Portugal)
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Which **region** and **DOP**s is **Godello** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Galicia** Primary DOPs: * **DO Monterrei** * **DO Valeorras**
53
Why is it that **Hondarribi Zuri** is not a single grape variety?
Current DNA research has determined that this *white* variety actually refers to **1** of **3** *white* varieties grown in **Pais Vasco**: * **Courbu Blanc** (most widely-planted) * **Crouchen** * **Noah** (America-hybrid)
54
Name the synonyms for **Hondarribi Zuri**.
* **Hondarrabi Zuri** * **Courbu Blanc** (France)
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Which **Region** & **DOP**s is **Hondarribi Zuri** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Pais Vasco** Primary DOPs: * **DO Arabako Txakolina**/Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava * **DO Bizkaiko Txakolina**/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia * **DO Getariako Txakolina**/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria
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Which variety has been incorrectly identified as **Airen**?
**Lairen**
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What region is **Lairen** native to?
**Andalucia**
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Describe the characteristics of **Lairen** in the vineyard.
* productive * drought-resistant * thrives in *clay* soil
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from **Lairen**?
* high alcohol * high acidity
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Name the synonyms for **Lairen**.
* **Malvar** * **Layren**
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Which **regions** & **DOP**s is **Lairen** planted in?
Autonomous Regions: * **Madrid** * **Andalucia** Primary DOPs: * **DO Vinos de Madrid** * **DO Malaga**

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