Aragon Flashcards

1
Q

DOs of Aragon (4)

A

Calatayud
Campo de Borja
Carinena
Somontano

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authorized grapes of Somontano DO (Aragon)

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Blanco: Chardonnay Gewürztraminer Garnatxa Blanca, Alcanon, riesling Sauvignon Blanc

Tinto: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnatxa Tinta, Moristel Pinot Noir, Parvaleta

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3
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Vi di Finca vs Vi de Paratge (Aragon)

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Vi de Finca
100% sourced from single vineyard designated parcel

Vi de Paratge (2019)
100% sourced from a single zone

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DO Pago of Aragon

A

Ayles

In Carinena

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5
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This white grape in Somontano (Aragon) is only authorized there

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Alcanon

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6
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Wine map Aragon

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7
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Which Spanish autonomia is renowned for old, head trained, Garnacha vines?

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Aragon

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8
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What does Viñas Viejas” mean in Calatayud DO (Aragon Autonomia?)
What is Calatayud Superior?

A

old vine designation, wines must come from vineyards of at least 35 years of age

Calatayud Superior: min. 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 years of age)

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What does Viñas viejas mean in Carinena DO (Aragon Autonomia)

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indicates min. 20 year old vines (Cariñena (Mazuela)

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Main red and white Grape of Campo de Borja DO

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Garnacha commands around two-thirds of the vineyard acreage (just South East of Rioja)

white wines are based on Viura

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Grapes of Somontano DO (Aragon) just beneath Pyreneees mountains

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(“beneath the mountain”)
Blanco: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Garnacha Blanca,

Tinto: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Main Grapes of Carinena DO 1932 (Aragon)

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White: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo

Red: Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo

Viñas viejas indicates min. 20 year old vines

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Main grapes of Somontano DO (Aragon)

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Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Garnacha Blanca, Alcañón, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo

  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Moristel, Pinot Noir, Parraleta
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Main Grapes of Calatayud DO (Aragon)

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Macabeo, Malvasía, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel de Alejandria

Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah

  • “Viñas Viejas”: old vine designation, wines must come from vineyards of at least 35 years of age
  • Calatayud Superior: min. 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 years of age)
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15
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Capital of Aragon

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Zaragoza

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16
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Largest DO of Aragon

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Calatayud

17
Q

River of Calatayud that flows to the Ebro

A

Jalón

18
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Aging requirements Calatayud Superior DO

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Calatayud Superior: Wines must be aged for a min. 6 months in new or second use barriques, and they may not be released prior to 10 months after the harvest date.