The Ebro River Valley (Navarra, Aragon) Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the term for the people’s right to self-govern in Navarra?
Fueros
What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?
Approximately 95%
Which red grape was heavily planted in order to replace vines lost from phylloxera in Navarra?
Garnacha Tinta
What are the three “general” areas of Navarra?
Montaña (north)
Zona Media (central)
Ribera (south)
The region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin. True or False?
TRUE
Combined plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot surpass plantings of Garnacha Tinta in Navarra. True or False?
TRUE
What is the most planted white grape in Navarra?
Chardonnay
Which method is the only one authorized for vino rosado production in Navarra?
Sangrado (saignée)
Which three grapes are dominant in blends of many Navarra vinos tintos?
Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
How many sub-zones in DO Navarra?
Five
What is Aragón’s primary climate type?
Continental
What are the three main threats to Aragón’s growing season?
Wind (Cierzo)
frost
hail
Name the two significant mountain ranges flanking Aragón.
Pirineos
Sistema Ibérico
What two types of soil dominate the DOs of Aragón?
Limestone
clay
Which Aragónese DO has a primary focus on international varieties?
DO Somontano
The majority of Aragón’s vines use which training method?
En vaso (gobelet)
What is the most-planted grape in DO Calatayud?
Garnacha Tinta
What is the term for DO Calatayud wines with 85% Garnacha from low-yielding vines of at least 50 years old?
Calatayud Superior
In which DO in Aragón do six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produced?
DO Campo de Borja
Which Aragónese DO is the oldest?
DO Cariñena
Which Aragónese DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain?
DO Cariñena
What are the three provinces of Aragon?
Huesca
Zaragoza
Teruel
(N to S)
What grape ties Aragon, Southern France and Sardinia together?
Garnacha
More clonal variations in Aragon
Synonym: Aragones
How old must vines be to be labeled Calatayud Superiore?
50 Years Old
Also, must be Min. 85% Garnacha
