The Ebro River Valley

Question 1

Why did Garnacha struggled to be the prime focus of winemakers historically?

Answer 1

Its oxidative nature

Question 2

For wines to be labeled “Vinos Viejas” (old vine), in DO Calatayud what is the minimum age ?

Answer 2

At least 35 years old

Question 3

Which DO wine region is the Aragon’s wettest and greenest?

Answer 3

DO Somantano

Question 4

What are the requirements (3) of Anejo in DO Carinena?

Answer 4

• Mini 15% abv
• Produced in an intensely oxidative method
• Min 24 months in barrel
• No bottle aging requirement

Question 5

What are three most planted varieties in DO Somontano?

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay

Question 6

What is the main climate of DO Somantaono?

Answer 6

Continental with Mediterranean influence
Impact from Cierzo wind

Question 7

True or False
Cierzo wind also impacts Navarra

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Name the Navarro subzone with the highst elevation having Tempranillo, Cab ernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay domintant

Answer 8

Tierra Estella
Also Western most of the subzones

Question 9

What is the climate of Aragon?

Answer 9

Continental

Question 10

True or False
Navarra is landlocked

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which DO Region has only seven of the 15 authorized grape varieties as indigeneous and account for only 17% of total plantings?

Answer 11

DO Somantano

Question 12

Name five sub-zones of DO Navarra

Answer 12

• Tierra Estella
• Valdizarbe
• Baja Montana
• Ribera Alta
• Ribera Baja

Question 13

What is the prime soil type of DO Carinena?

Answer 13

Reddish brown limestone

Question 14

What is the prime grape variety of DO Carinena?

Answer 14

Garnacha Tinta

Question 15

What are the wine style of DO Campo de Borja?

Answer 15

Tinta - 82%
Rosado - 10%
Blanco - 8%

Question 16

Name the capital of Navarra

Answer 16

Pamplona

Question 17

What is the climatic condition of Bardenas Reales in southeastern Navarra?

Answer 17

It is so dry considered to be semi-arid desert

Question 18

What are Arga, Aragon and Ega referring to?

Answer 18

Tributaries of the Ebro River along Navarra

Question 19

Where does the Ebro River flow from and to?

Answer 19

From the Cordilla Cantabrica to the Mediterannean Sea

Question 20

What training method occupies the majority of Aragon vineyards?

Answer 20

En Vaso (bush)

Question 21

This DO in Aragon has the half of vines between 30 and 50 years old, and its Garnacha Tinta wines are noted for their floral notes and red fruit character.

Answer 21

DO Campo de Borja

Question 22

Name the Navarra subzone bordering Aragon best known for intense color Vinos Rosados

Answer 22

Baja Montata

Question 23

True or False
Aragon is considered as a place of origin for Garnacha

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What are two primary soil types of Aragon wine regions?

Answer 24

Limeston and clay

Question 25

This DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain. Which DO?

Answer 25

DO Carinena

Question 26

True or False Along with La Rioja and Navarra, Aragon is also impacted by Cierzo wind

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is the "Fueros of Navarra"?

Answer 27

The legal system and exericse of self government granted to the people of Navarra throughout history by its ruling parties

Question 28

What is the climate of DO Calatayud?

Answer 28

Continental

Question 29

What is the climate of DO Campo de Borja?

Answer 29

Continental

Question 30

True or False More than 90% of the vines planted in Navarra are red varieties

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is the primary soil type of Navarra vineyards along the Ebro River?

Answer 31

Clay

Question 32

What are wine styles of DO Navarra?

Answer 32

Tinto - 63% Rosado - 25% Blanco - 11%

Question 33

What is the produciton method required in DO Navarra for Vinos Rosados?

Answer 33

Sangrado (Saignee) Maximum of 40l / 100 kg of juice extracted by use of GRAVITY alone

Question 34

Name the primary grape variety of DO Calatayud

Answer 34

Garnacha Tinta

Question 35

Name the features of Calatayud Superior

Answer 35

* Min 85% Garnacha Tinta * At least 50 years old vines * Lower yields

Question 36

What are primary red varieties (2) in DO Navarra?

Answer 36

* Tempranillo * Granacha Tinta

Question 37

While 90% of vines planted are red varieties, why Navarra's Vino Tinto only account for 60%?

Answer 37

Much goes into produciton of Vino Rosado which Navarra excels

Question 38

What is the wine style of DO Carinena?

Answer 38

Tinto - 89% Blanco - 8% Rosado - 3%

Question 39

True or False Navarra has more single varietal red wines than blends

Answer 39

Customary Blended red wines

Question 40

What are three sections of Navarra?

Answer 40

* Montana (Mountains) * Zona Media (Central Zone) * Ribera (Riverbank)

Question 41

What topographical feature separates the Ebro Valley from the Meseta?

Answer 41

Sistema Iberico

Question 42

When was DO Navarra awarded its DO designation?

Answer 42

1932 One of the oldest wine regions in Spain

Question 43

What is the percentage of Carinena grape in DO Carinena?

Answer 43

5%

Question 44

Name the most humid Navarra subzone with some Maritime influence along the Arga river having the most diverse palette of grapes

Answer 44

Valdizarbe

Question 45

True or False Navarra is one of Spain's most ardent proponents of the use of international varieties

Answer 45

True Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comprise approximately 30% of the total vineyard area

Question 46

True or False Six cooperatives account for the majority of the wine produced in DO Campo de Borja

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Where is DO Somantano located?

Answer 47

Foothills of the Pirineos Vines are planted at significant elevation

Question 48

What is the main grape variety in DO Campo de Borja?

Answer 48

Garnacha Tinta

Question 49

Is DO Carinena known predoiminantly for a varietal Garnacha Tinta or its blends?

Answer 49

Varietal

Question 50

What is the percentage of Vino Rosado in Navarra?

Answer 50

30%

Question 51

Name the Navarra subzone bordering Rioja Oriental and Aragon with the Ebro River cutting through and the southern most of the zones with the warmest climate

Answer 51

Ribera Baja

Question 52

What is the wine style of DO Calatayud?

Answer 52

Tinto - 91%

Question 53

Name the Navarra subzone with all three tributaries Ega, Arga and Aragon bisect with continental climate

Answer 53

Ribera Alta

Question 54

What are the wine styles of DO Somantano?

Answer 54

Tinto - 57% Blanco - 23% Rosado - 19%

Question 55

What is the main soil type of DO Somantano?

Answer 55

Brown limestone

Question 56

Why are Navarra Vinos Rosados deeply colored, full bodied and intensely flavored with a lightly tannic grip?

Answer 56

Gravity Saignee produciton method extracts a siignificant amount of flavor and color from the skins

Question 57

What year DO Carinena was awarded its DO designation?

Answer 57

1932

Question 58

Which DO wine region in Aragon is a stronghold of international varieties?

Answer 58

DO Somontano Cabernet Sauvginon, Merlot and Chardonnay account for approximately 65% of all plantings

Question 59

What is the significance of Monasterio de Nuestr Senora de Piedra?

Answer 59

It is believed that Cistercian monks first planted Garnacha at the monastery back in 13th century

Question 60

True or False Much DO Catalyud vineyards are on flat plains

Answer 60

False Foothills of Moncayo Massif (a part of larger Sistema Iberico) More than 80% of Calatayud's vienyards are situated at 650-800 m

Question 61

True or False Most vines are planted on en vaso in DO Carinena?

Answer 61

True

Question 62

Wht is the climate of DO Carinena?

Answer 62

Continental

Question 63

What is. the primary soil type along the Ebro River in DO Navarra?

Answer 63

Clay