Balearic Islands Flashcards
How far are the Balearic Islands from mainland Spain?
50-185 miles
Clay topsoil found in Mallorca
Call vermell
Balearic Island winds?
Tramontana - cold dry wind blowing from between Central Massif (Fr) and Pyrenees. Affects Menorca more, Mallorca protected by Sierra de Tramontana
Embat - local, afternoon, humid warm sea breeze primarily affecting Mallorca. Salt laden.
Top white grapes
Prensal Blanc/Moll
Chardonnay
Top red grapes of Baleric Islands?
Manto Negro
Callet
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Prensal Blanc/Moll
Indigenous Thin skinned Lacks acidity Often blended w/ Viognier/Chardonnay Tropical notes Easy drinking Popular locally
Callet
Indigenous Drought resistant Late ripening Low - mod alcohol Moderate acidity Often blended (CS) Light, rustic wines Mineral/Salty
Manto Negro
Main indigenous grape Thick skinned Mid - late ripening Mildew resistant High alcohol Prone to oxidation Dark fruit flavors DO Binissalem min 30%
DO Binissalem Grapes
75% red
37% Manto Negro
26% Cabernet Sauvignon
Minimum 30% Manto Negro
25% white
56% Prensal Blanc/Moll
Minimum 50% Prensal Blanc or Moscatel (white and sparkling)
Mallorca DOs
Binissalem
Pla i Llevant
DO Pla i Llevant
Limestone w/ clay topsoil (call vermell)
International grape focus 77%
58% red, 42% white
Embat affected
Tramontana
Cold, dry wind from between Pirineos and Massif Central. Mallorca somewhat shielded by Serra de Tramuntana, Menorca more directly affected.
Embat
Soft, humid sea breeze blowing over land in sunniest part of day, tapering off when sun goes down. Salt laden and thought to impart some saline notes to island wines.
Highest peak in Mallorca
Puig Major 4,741 feet
Islands of Balearic peninsula
VT Formentera, VT Ibiza, VT Mallorca, VT Menorca, Cabrera
Formentera and Ibiza are known collectively as what?
Pityusas
What archipelago is off the southern coast of Mallorca?
Cabrera
Mallorca soils
Nutrient poor, calcareous, with limestone subsoil high in calcium and magnesium carbonate.
Capacity to hold water crucial.
In many areas, limestone rich soils forms hardpans which must be broken to allow roots to penetrate
Menorca soils
Marl atop limestone and sandstone
Ibiza soils
Clay loam atop limestone
Formentera Soils
Limestone and sand
Fogoneau
Indigenous red primarily in Pla i Llevant
Similar in flavor, structure and aroma to Gamay.
Main grape of Ibiza and Formentera?
Monastrell
Only river?
Santa Eulalia on Ibiza
