Spain Flashcards
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What was the first DOCa & when?
Rioja in 1991
What is Viñedos Singulares?
as of 2018, the official way to print single vineyards on their labels, they can submit the vineyard to be reviewed
What are the qualifications for a Viñedos Singularies?
- soil must be assessed
- vines must be at least 35 yrs old
- estate must have been working with the site for at least 10 years
- wine must pass tasting panel
- harvest at a significantly lower yield than regional wines
Name the five sub-regions of Rias Baixas
Val do Salnés Rubero do Ulla Soutomaior O Rosal Condado do Tea
describe the climate of Rias Baixas
Humid & Martime due to influence of Atlantic Ocean, rivers & estuaries
“Green Spain” due to higher rainfall than the rest of Spain
Describe varieties/blending of Rias Baixas?
- if labeled Rias Baixas it is 100% Albarino
- Sub-regions are typically 70% Albarino but can be blended with Loureiro or Treixadura
Name the sub-regions of Rioja?
The follow the Ebro river West to East:
- Rioja Alta
- Rioja Alavesa
- Rioja Baja
What are the main red grapes of Rioja?
Tempranillo is dominate but typically blended with:
- Mazuelo (Carignan)
- Graciano
- Garnacha
these 4 grapes must make up 85% of blend & 95% if de-stemmed
Name dominate white grape of Rioja
Viura (Macabeo)
What are the aging requirements in Rioja?
- Crianza: 1 yr. in oak & 2 years total
- Reserva: 1 yr. in oak & 3 yrs total
- Gran Reserva: 2 yrs. in oak & 2 yrs in bottle for 60 mo. total aging
All Oak casks MUST be barrique
What is Tempranillo known locally as in Ribero del Duero
Tinto Fino & Tinto del Pais
What are the main red & white grapes for Ribeiro del Duero
75 %Tempranillo & whites are 75% Albillo Mayor
Describe Ribeiro del Duero aging requirements
- Joven: aged less than 3 months in oak
- Roble: aged min. of 3 mo in oak
- Crianza: 1 yr. in cask for 2 yr total aging
- Reserva: 1 yr. in cask for 3 yr. total aging
- Gran Reserva: 2 yr. in cask & 5 yr. total aging
what is the climate of the Ribeiro del Duero?
continental with challenging climate of very hot summers & cold winters, extreme diurnal shifts
where are the highest elevation vineyards in Spain?
Ribeiro del Duero
what style of wine is Ribeiro del Duero
red wines mostly made with Tempranillo. Grapes get very ripe while preserving natural acidity in spite of hot summers. Due to intense diurnal shift & high elevation
name the soil type found in the best vineyards in Priorat?
Llicorella: mix of black slate & quartzite
Name the 5 original “Clos” of Priorat?
Clos Mogador Palacios' Clos Dofi Clos Erasmus Clos de l’Obac Clos Martinet
What are the main grapes of Priorat?
Garncha & Carinena
What percentage of Cava is produced in Penedes DO?
95%
What are the 5 varieties of Penedes DO?
Parellada Xarel-Lo Macabeo Malvasia Chardonnay
What are the three regions of Penedes?
Baix- Penedes
Medio-Penedes
Alt-Penedes (one of Europe’s highest altitude growing regions)
What is the hottest wine region in Spain?
Jerez
Describe the climate in Jerez?
Humid Atlantic winds “poniente” cool down on the coast while also encouraging flor growth.
Hot, dry “Levante” winds warm up inland & almost cook the grapes while on the vine.
