Balearic / Canary Flashcards
DO of Balearic Islands
Four islands of Balearic
The oldest winery on the Mallorca
Hereus de Ribas
Which mountain range shields Binissalem’s vines from cold northerly winds
Serra de Tramuntana
Main white and red grapes of Binissalem DO
Blanco:
Moll, Moscatel Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Alejandría
Tinto:
Manto Negro, Gorgollassa, Callet
Synonym of Moll
Prensal Blanc
Vineyards in Canary Islands can be as high as how many meters in elevation
1500m
Which island of Canary that doesn’t contain a DO
Fuerteventura
Most planted variety in Canary Islands
Listán Blanco, it yields semi-aromatic dry whites of medium body, with a subtle nutty, savory profile
Bastardo or Trousseau is known as what in Canary
Tintilla
Which mountain stands at the center of Tenerife, and it’s the tallest peak in Spain
Mount Teide stands at the island’s center, an active volcano and Spain’s tallest peak at 3,718 meters
5 DO of Tenerife
Tenerife’s oldest and largest DO
When was the DO established
Tacoronte-Acentejo DO
1992
Europe’s highest vineyards are located in which DO of Tenerife, scaling beyond 1,600 meters
Abona DO
Canary Islands Map
What is this and where can you find this
Hoyo in Lanzarote
Pits deep enough to penetrate a layer of subsoil that can carry sufficient moisture for the plants
It shelters the vines from fiercely hot and humid winds
