Spain Flashcards
Who established the value of viticulture in Andalucia?
The Phoenicians
What was the Romans contribution?
They improved on the fragile, large amphorae in use
The consequences after the Moors arrival?
Consumption of alcohol was forbidden
Cristopher Columbus
New trade for wines. Heavy wines were often made in a rancio style. Sherry was possibly the first vinous export to North America.
17th Century
Spanish law barred the colonies from producing their own wine.
Consequences of Phylloxera in France?
1850-1860: Influx of French winemakers. Bordeaux trained Marques de Riscal and Marques de Murrieta return to Rioja with grape varieties and lessons from Medoc
Contribution of Marques de Riscal and Marques de Murrieta
Barrique aging, estate bottling
Alteration to the bordeaux winemaking
American oak, an economic decision based on Spain’s history of transatlantic colonial trade.
Rioja wineries who started in the latter half of the 19th century
Lopez de Heredia, CVne, La Rioja Alta, Berceo
Birth of Spanish traditional sparkling Method
Second half of the 19th century. Cava at San Sadurni d’Anoia
When Phylloxera arrived in Spain?
Near the dawn of the 20th century
Where the first Consejos Reguladores were first established?
Rioja, Jerez, Malaga in the 1930s.
Dark period of Spanish wine?
Until Franco’s death in 1975
What innovation Miguel Torres brought?
Stainless steel, temperature controlled fermentations to Catalonia in 1960s
When Denomination de origen were approved?
in the 1970
