101 - Spanish Wine Flashcards
Wine Regions of Spain (10)
•B, BC, J, P, P/M, R, R, RB, RdD, T
•Bierzo
•Basque Country
•Jerez
•Penedes
•Priorat / Montsant
•Rioja
•Rueda
•Rias Baxias
•Ribera del Duero
•Toro
Spain
Approved Grape varieties to make Cava (3)
•Parellada
•Macabeo
•Xarel-lo
Where is all Cava made?
•Penedes
Minimum aging period for Cava to age before being sold?
•9 months
Spain
Grape Varietals to know
•4 White
•3 Red
White
•Albariño
•Godello
•Verdejo
•Viura
Red
•Temparnillo
•Garnacha
•Graciano
Spain
Major White Wine producing regions (4)
•Rias Baixas
•Rueda
•Basque Country
•Rioja
Spain
Major Red Wine producers (4)
•Rioja
•Ribera Del Duero
•Priorat / Montsant
•La Mancha
Spain
Roja
•What is this region known for?
•Grape Varietal (1)
•Three subregions?
•Known for being the “Burgundy” of Spain
Grape Varietal
•Tempranillo
Subregions of Roja
•Alavesa
•Alta
•Baja