Condado de Huelva

Question 1

Wines from this DO in Andalucia were frequently blended in the soleras of Jerez before appellation boundaries were drawn and practice forbidden

Answer 1

Condado de Huelva

Question 2

What does Condado translate to?

Answer 2

“County”
Municipality of Huelva

Question 3

Elevation of Condado de Huelva DO

Answer 3

Sea Level, soil is sand and clay

Question 4

Best grapes of Condado de Huelva are planted in these soils

Answer 4

Albariza (same soils that are prized for sherry)

Question 5

Two styles of Condado de Huelva

Answer 5

Pálido and Viejo

Question 6

Condado Pálido is this
(Condado do Huelva)

Answer 6

Aged biologically under Flor like a Fino sherry and fortified to 15.5% abv

Question 7

Condado Viejo is this

Answer 7

fortified between 17-22% abv, aged oxidatively and more like Oloroso sherry

Question 8

Aging requirements for Condado de Huelva DO

Answer 8

Blanco Tradicional: min. one year
Vino Pálido/Viejo: min. 3 years in wood
Vino Generoso de Licor: min. 2 years in wood (min 15%abv)

Question 9

Recommended white grape of Condado de Huelva DO

Answer 9

Zalema (especially for generoso styles)

Question 10

What is Blanco Joven in Condado de Huelva DO?

Answer 10

Blanco Joven: fermentation temp. cannot exceed 20°C

Question 11

Recommended and Authorized grapes for Condado de Huelva DO

Answer 11

Blanco:
Recommended: Zalema
Authorized: Palomino Fino, Listán B, Pedro Ximénez, Garrido Fino, Moscatel de Alejandría, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

Tinto: Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot