20.4 Spain - Navarra

Question 1

What three climatic features influence Navarra DO’s climate?

Answer 1

1) Atlantic to the north-west
2) Mediterranean to the south-east
3) Pyrenees to the north-east

Question 2

What two Navarra DOs are further south and so warmer and drier?

Answer 2

1) Ribera Alta
2) Ribera Baja

Question 3

What three Navarra DOs have most Atlantic influence and so are cooler, wetter?

Answer 3

1) Baja Montana
2) Valdizarbe
3) Tierra Estella

Question 4

What is the most common black grape variety in Navarra DO?

Answer 4

Tempranillo

Question 5

Are international varieties permitted in Navarra DO? If so, what?

Answer 5

Yes - Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay

Question 6

For which varieties is French oak common in Navarra DO?

Answer 6

International varieties

Question 7

What common Spanish labelling terms might be seen on Navarra DO wines?

Answer 7

Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Question 8

For which varieties is American oak common in Navarra DO?

Answer 8

Tempranillo

Question 9

What variety that used to be widely planted shows much promise and why?

Answer 9

1) Garnacha
2) Old vines

Question 10

What is the principal white variety of Navarra DO?

Answer 10

Chardonnay

Question 11

What four other white varieties are also grown in Navarra DO?

Answer 11

1) Moscatel de Grano Menudo
2) Sauvignon Blanc
3) Viura
4) Malvasia

Question 12

Is direct pressing permitted in Navarra DO for its rose wines?

Answer 12

No, short maceration only